Small Grants Available For Schools
Time is running out for schools to access funding for new computers, sporting equipment or refurbishments through the Federal Government’s $30.2 million Local Schools Community Fund.
Pig Truck Overturns
A semi-trailer driver has been taken to Dalby Hospital with chest pain after a truck carting pigs crashed at Jimbour West on Monday morning.
Three Hurt In Rollover
Three people were injured when a dual-cab 4WD ran off the Burnett Highway and rolled early on Saturday morning.
Tammy Appointed To FRC
Queensland barrister – and former Cherbourg resident – Tammy Williams has been appointed Family Responsibilities Commissioner.
Green Light For Chinese Wind Farm
The State Government has approved the construction of a 64MW 16-turbine wind farm by Chinese-owned Australian Energy Wind Farm (AEWF) at Mannuem.
All Set For Wondai Show Day
Wondai Show officials had their wishes granted this week when the region was dusted by its first light rainfall in weeks.
Joeys Star At Junior Carnival
The crowds of people in Kingaroy last weekend weren’t all here just for BaconFest, there was also a huge junior soccer carnival under way which attracted teams from across southern Queensland
Family Health Day At Cherbourg
Cherbourg Health Service is marking Women’s Health Week with a Family Health Day which aims to raise awareness of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD).
Nanango Hosts Soccer Grand Final
It will be a big day for Nanango soccer fans on Saturday with both their men’s and women’s teams contesting the Grand Finals on home turf.
Ros Is Running Off To London
Five years after being diagnosed with breast cancer, South Burnett councillor Ros Heit is proving that a devastating diagnosis doesn’t have to be a fatal one.
No Relief In Sight For Farmers
The Bureau of Meteorology released its Spring outlook on Thursday, and it’s not good new for farmers.
Coffee With A Cop Draws Good Crowd
Police from Kingaroy and Murgon stations have hosted “Coffee With A Cop” events to coincide with Road Safety Week, and both look to have been a success.
Family Tales Charm Proston
Former Proston resident Merle Johnson stirred memories with her family memoir, ” ‘Leven Little Lonsdales”, during a special Proston Library event on Thursday morning.
Council Plans New Effluent Dump
South Burnett Regional Council is planning plans to build a Stock Effluent Disposal Facility near the Stuart River Rural Fire Brigade shed on the Bunya Highway.
Meals On Wheels Kitchen Ready To Roll
South Burnett Care’s new $350,000 Meals On Wheels kitchen was officially opened on Thursday to coincide with the organisation’s annual morning tea for volunteers
Rollover On Highway
A driver was lucky to escape with only minor injuries after a single-vehicle rollover on the D’Aguilar Highway on Wednesday afternoon.
High Voltage Experts Coming To Woolooga
Australia’s only electrical crew trained to work on live high voltage equipment will be paying a visit to Powerlink’s 275 kilovolt Woolooga substation next week.
Tenders Sought For Fire Stations
The State Government has opened tenders to build new fire stations at Yarraman and Kilkivan
Entries Open For Art Competition
Wondai Regional Art Gallery is calling for entries in its annual October Art Competition, which will be offering more than $8500 in cash prizes this year.
Drought Bites Into Bega Result
Bega Cheese released its 2018-19 financial results on Wednesday, revealing it had achieved a record milk intake, record production tonnages and record gross revenues
