Blockbuster Result For Local Entries
South Burnett entrants have excelled in the first stage of the inaugural Limousin Blockbuster hoof and hook competition, judged at the Beaudesert Saleyards last week.
Truckie Trapped In Overturned Rig
A 48-year-old man has been flown to hospital after being trapped for about two hours in the cabin of his over-turned semi-trailer on Sunday night on Kilkivan-Tansey Road.
Planets Align For Duffs
Last Saturday’s memorial races for Lewis Duff and his son Neal at Wondai were marked by a number of high points for the clan.
Angry Ratepayers Promised Road Fix
All the South Burnett’s dirt roads will “see a grader” within 12 to 18 months, about 65 angry ratepayers were promised at a public meeting held at Durong Hall on Thursday night.
Get Set For A Day Of Family Fun!
There may not be pig-racing this year, but the infamous dunk tank will be back and there’ll be lots of local VIPs tempting you to get them wet at the annual RACQ LifeFlight Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 18.
Kingaroy Streetscape Put On Hold
Kingaroy’s CBD upgrade has been put on hold after failing to win a $2 million Federal Government grant for the project
Safety Upgrade For Truck Rest Areas
Green reflectors have been installed at 21 sites on the Burnett Highway between Nanango and Coominglah, north of Monto, to alert heavy vehicles about upcoming stopping places.
Stanwell To Call Tenders For Mine
Stanwell Corporation will call for tenders later this year seeking companies interested in operating its Meandu coal mine at Tarong.
Cherbourg Serves Up Feast Of Fun
NAIDOC Week celebrations are a great time for people to get together, have fun and celebrate culture … so it’s always a very busy time at Cherbourg!
Grants Announced For Shows
The State Government has announced the latest round of annual funding for Queensland’s 129 local show societies.
Craft Festival Showcases Local Skills
The Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery officially opened the second month of its Winter Craft Festival on Saturday, and gallery volunteers are preparing for another busy month.
Countdown To The Finals
With only four games left before the finals, just two competition points separate the top five teams in the Toowoomba Rugby League U18s competition
Angels Help Bring Relief To Hospital
Youngsters at Kingaroy Hospital’s emergency department will be able to tell their troubles to a cuddly bear or owl to help take the edge off a visit, thanks to the hard work of the Angel Knitters and Crocheters Group.
Cattle Tick Restrictions Eased
Biosecurity Queensland has released an updated version of the Queensland Biosecurity Manual which eases some restrictions about moving cattle from a ticky zone to an abattoir in a tick-free area.
Crime Response ‘Too Little, Too Late’
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has slammed the Police Minister’s response to local crime problems
Grant Will Help Gallery Expand
The Wondai Regional Art Gallery will get a new kitchen and extra storage facilities soon, thanks to a $31,000 grant from the Federal Government.
It’s Time To Get Tested
This week is not only NAIDOC Week, it’s also National Diabetes Week …
$5000 Grant To QRRRWN
The Queensland Rural Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN) is one of 104 recipients across Australia to share in the latest round of funding from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal.
D’Aguilar Highway Shamed Again
The D’Aguilar Highway has again been named one of the Top 10 worst roads in Queensland in a survey conducted by the RACQ.
BIEDO Tour Updates Local MPs
South Burnett political leaders were taken on a “listening tour” of some of the region’s businesses on Monday by the Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO).
