Two Reasons To Eat In The Street
A quirky “eat in the street” dinner will be held in Nanango on August 31 to launch the town’s new Soundtrail app and – hopefully – mark the end of fundraising for the Butter Factory Park project.
Driver Trapped In Rollover
Two men were taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a single vehicle traffic crash on Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road at Booie on Thursday afternoon.
Domo Stories Recorded Forever
Lots of memories – and many stories – were shared in Cherbourg on Saturday with the official opening of the Domo Exhibition in the historical precinct.
Stonehouse Welcomes Travellers
More than 450 people from all over south-east Queensland travelled to Moore on Saturday for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see one of the region’s oldest buildings up close.
AgForce Hails Drought Future Fund
AgForce has commended the Federal Government’s creation of the Drought Future Fund as “progressive” and “the right path to better drought management” for its emphasis on preparedness and risk management rather than the traditional crisis response.
Lifeline Quits Recycling Scheme
Kingaroy’s Lifeline shop is still listed on the Re.Turn-It website but the charity store is no longer accepting cans and bottles for 10c payments.
Thieves Target Three Businesses
Police are investigating the unlawful entry of two business in a retail complex on Youngman Street, Kingaroy, and a neighbouring business in Sawtell Street.
New Grants Available For Schools
South Burnett schools could buy new equipment, undertake building projects or source extra targeted support through a new Federal grant program.
Brain Drain Calls For Sponsors
UPDATE: The Kumbia Brain Drain has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 26.
Applications Open For Rural Grants
A new round of the State Government’s Rural Economic Development (RED) grants program has opened for expressions of interest.
Kevin Shares A Message Of Hope
If you’re out and about in Kingaroy or Nanango over the next few days, keep an eye out for pedestrian Kevin Mudford … you can’t miss him, he’s hauling a huge wooden cross behind him!
Sun Shines For Rail Trail Festival
The weather was perfect for this year’s family-friendly Murgon Rail Trail Festival on Sunday, and Murgon’s community groups turned out in force to support the event.
‘Dangerous’ Driver Charged
A 25-year-old Murgon man will face a string a charges after police allegedly spotted him driving dangerously on Cherbourg Road.
State ‘To Partner’ Over Alcohol
A review of Alcohol Management Plans (AMPs) in Queensland’s 19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities has been finalised by the State Government.
Mayor Launches Innovation Awards
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio this week launched the 2019 Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards.
Apprenticeships … Apply Now!
It’s that time of the year … Stanwell, Ergon and Energex are inviting applications for apprenticeships and traineeships at these government-owned enterprises.
AgForce Hosts Update In Durong
Rural lobby group AgForce will hold an information session in Durong on Friday as part of a series planned to explain recent State Government changes to protected plant trigger mapping.
Council Calls For Fairer Federal Funding
South Burnett Regional Council has called on the Federal Government to deliver more funding to smaller regional and rural councils by making funding models fairer.
Nanango SHS Powers To Final
Nanango SHS will play Murgon SHS in the Open final of the Wide Bay Southern Broncos Challenge after semi-finals played at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy on Tuesday
Council Plans Spring Listening Tour
South Burnett Regional Council will embark on its annual “listening tour” in late September and early October.
