ACTU Slams Miners’ Plan To Axe Awards
The ACTU has slammed a proposal by the Australian Mines and Metals Association to abolish the award system that sets pay and conditions for Australian workers.
Car Smashes Into Tree Near Nanango
Police are investigating why a car skidded off the D’Aguilar Highway into a tree near Nanango on Saturday afternoon.
Aerial Artwork Wins $2200 Award
A Munduberra artist with long-standing ties to the South Burnett has won the inaugural $2200 David Bryce Rural Art Award.
Woman Hit By Car In Kingaroy
A woman was struck by a car on a pedestrian crossing at the corner of Haly and Glendon Streets in Kingaroy on Friday afternoon.
Last Chance To Book
Friday (April 13) is the last chance to for local primary producers to book into the next South Burnett Community Agriculture Network meeting.
Stags To Make 2018 Debut
After enjoying a bye in Round 1, Nanango will step out for the first time in the South Burnett senior rugby league competition on Saturday
Sprints Roar Back Into Action
Organisers are hoping a big crowd will reward their efforts at the third annual Wondai Sprints this weekend.
Long Tan Veteran Coming To Wooroolin
A retired Army Colonel who commanded Australian troops at the Battle Of Long Tan will be this year’s special guest at Wooroolin’s Anzac Day commemorations.
Fete Brings Fun To Kumbia
Kumbia’s Catholic community organised an old-fashioned Saturday afternoon fete recently, and the happy event drew a good roll-up.
Moreton Delays Release Of EIS
Moreton has pushed back the date for its Kingaroy coal project’s Environmental Impact Statement
Numbers Up, Prices Ease At Murgon
Murgon Agents yarded just under 1000 for the fortnightly cattle sale on Tuesday, April 10.
Council Joins Yurika Power Trial
Toowoomba Regional Council has become the first council in Queensland to join a trial to optimise electricity use with the eventual aim of saving ratepayers’ money.
Abattoir Fuelled By Biogas
An abattoir in rural NSW has teamed up with a Queensland energy provider to turn its waste into energy, thanks to funding from the Federal Government’s Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Tough Challenge Tonight For Aussies
Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho Del Solar face a tough Grand Final game this evening (April 12) against Canadian pair Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes in the Commonwealth Games beach volleyball competition.
Families Snap Up CTC’s Fun Day
South Burnett CTC’s annual Family Fun Day attracted more than 600 people to the Kingaroy Youth Park on Wednesday, almost double last year’s big day.
Quilters Send Comforts Overseas
Visitors to this year’s Nanango Show with a fondness for quilting will be able to see something special
Dams Enjoy A Little Bit More Water
Boondooma and Lake Barambah have seen a small influx of water from some great rain recently.
More RV Parking Spaces Needed
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has laughed off rumours he doesn’t want a free camping area in Kingaroy because he is related to one of the town’s caravan park operators.
Boy Injured In Horse Fall
A teenage boy was airlifted to Brisbane on Tuesday following a serious fall from a horse in the Mundubbera region.
Motor Racing Proposal Still Active
Media reports Triple R Motorsport has “pulled the plug” on its proposal to build a motorsport complex in the South Burnett are not correct.
