$32,000 Raised At Dinner
The recent Dinner With The Captains has raised an amazing $32,000 for the South Burnett Relay For Life.
Racing Salutes Pioneer Family
Nanango’s pioneer heritage was celebrated alongside the excitement of the first South Burnett meeting of the new racing year on Saturday.
Youths Arrested Over Car Thefts
Three youths have been arrested in relation to recent car thefts and break-ins in Kingaroy
Car Workshop For Women
Kingaroy Police will be presenting their first “Under the Bonnet – Safer Driving for Women” workshop on Wednesday, September 9.
Lions Support Private Hospital
Kingaroy Lions Club presented the South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation Board with a cheque for $1000 at its recent meeting held at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital.
New Faces At Murgon Station
There are four new police constables on the beat in the Murgon area.
MP Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has thrown her support behind the South Burnett Community Orchestra following a recent break-in which resulted in the theft of some of their
Council Targets Aged Water Pipes
South Burnett Regional Council has begun a program to replace 5.6km of ageing water pipes in the region, some of which are up to 60 years old.
Parents’ Cyber Safety Night
The suicide of 14-year-old Amy ‘Dolly’ Everett in January after she came under a sustained cyber-bullying attack sounded a warning to all parents about the dangers of social media.
Pedestrian Hit In Car Park
A 70-year-old woman from Nundah suffered a hip injury when she was accidentally struck by a reversing vehicle in the car park behind Kingaroy SupaIGA on Wednesday morning.
Fire Brigade Called To Shop
Firefighters were called on Thursday morning after smoke was spotted coming out of the front of a former shop in Toomey Street, Yarraman.
Young Artists Take Over Gallery
Young Booie artist Kathleen Gogerly stole the show at the Wondai Art Gallery’s Junior Arts Competition on Friday, taking home the top three awards.
Deb’s A Winner In The Kitchen
If ABC political reporter Annabel Crabb ever wants to do a Queensland version of her popular “Kitchen Cabinet” TV show, she should look no further than the South Burnett’s very own Deb Frecklington
LNP Won’t Back Bail Houses
The LNP will not support the establishment of a bail house for young criminals in the South Burnett.
Shoppers Support Drought Appeal
All profits from sales in the fresh department at Woolworths supermarkets across Australia on Saturday will be donated to Rural Aid’s Buy a Bale appeal.
Ratepayers Win Six-Week Extension
All South Burnett ratepayers have been given a six-week extension in the discount period for their latest rates notice after agitation by a recently formed ratepayers’ group.
Longest Rail Trail Now Officially Open
Australia’s longest continuous hiking, cycling and horse riding rail trail is now a reality with the official completion of the final stage of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
Council To Consult On Tourist Guide
The South Burnett Regional Council will consult on Wednesday with tourism operators about the recent release of its “Let’s Go South Burnett” tourist publication.
Workers Spruce Up Youth Park
About 30 staff from Boehringer Ingelheim – a major producer of duboisia in the South Burnett – stepped away from their day jobs recently to volunteer their time and skills to renovate the Kingaroy Youth Park.
Council Ideas Receive Funding
South Burnett Regional Council will receive funding to develop a regional Water and Wastewater Strategy under Round 2 of the State Government’s Maturing the Infrastructure Pipeline Program.
