Crunch Time In Soccer Comps
It’s crunch time in the 2018 Football South Burnett competition with the minor and major semi-finals being played this weekend at the Kingaroy soccer fields.
Go Local, Buy Local Dairy
Queensland dairy farmers will be celebrated as the “Cream of Australia” in a new state-wide promotional campaign launched at the Ekka.
Georgie To Take Top Role At AgForce
Durong grazier – and ABC Board member – Georgie Somerset is set to become the new General President of rural industry lobby group, AgForce Queensland.
Whimsy, Colour And Exploration
Kingaroy Art Gallery’s latest exhibitions feature the whimsical, the colourful and the deeply personal.
Man Charged Over Quad Bike
A 46-year-old Nanango man has been charged in relation to a quad bike allegedly stolen from a property on East Nanango Grindstone Road at Glan Devon on August 6.
FRRR Has More Funds Available
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal – which has funded many projects in the South Burnett – now has more than $525,000 available for grants to rural, regional and remote communities to address local community priorities.
Drought Commissioners To Brief Premier
Former National Party MP Vaughan Johnson has been appointed one of two new volunteer Queensland drought commissioners by the State Government.
Long Bushfire Season Ahead
Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford has warned that Queensland is in for a long bushfire season, following 230 fires recorded at the weekend.
Aussie Action Raises $10,000
Organisers of the Kumbia State School P&C’s annual brain drain are smiling after raising another $10,000 for the school at their recent night of fun.
Armed Robbers Target Ryke Fuel
Detectives investigating the armed robbery of Ryke Fuel in Kingaroy on Sunday night have released video and images of two people who may be able to help with their inquiries.
Firefighters Protect Gordonbrook Homes
A fire which broke out on a property adjacent to the Memerambi-Gordonbrook Road on Sunday evening was whipped up by north-easterly winds, pushing it quickly towards homes on Cooleys Road at Gordonbrook.
Private Camping Now Insured
Farmers who allow campers to pitch a swag on their properties can now be covered against potentially ruinous public liability insurance claims if something goes wrong.
Volunteer Grants Open
The latest round of the Federal Government’s popular Volunteer Grants scheme is now open.
Rider Killed in Crash
A man has died in a collision between a motorbike and a car on the Burnett Highway near Tansey on Sunday morning.
Large Fire At Okeden
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has issued an Advice alert in relation to a bushfire burning near Parishs Road at Okeden, just north of Proston.
The Gray, White And Orange Flavoured Cup
Luke Nolen partnered Black Caviar for 22 of her 25 victories, and to date, Hugh Bowman has been on Winx for all but five of her 29 successes.
Did Someone Mention Bacon?
Kingaroy’s going pig-crazy at the moment (is there any pink paint left in town?) as the BaconFest weekend of events trots even closer …
All Major Banks Now Offer Offsets
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed announcements by Westpac and ANZ that they will now allow farmers to offset money held in Farm Management Deposits (FMDs) against their agricultural lending.
$200,000 Boost For CRAICCHS
Cherbourg Regional Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Services – better known as CRAICCHS – is one of six organisations to receive funding under the latest round of the State Government’s Empowering Families grants program.
Hoopert Wins Senior Premiership
Former Murgon jockey Jason Hoopert, currently recovering from a race fall, has taken out the 2018 South East Queensland Country Jockeys Premiership
