Easter Bunny Salutes At Nanango
The bar ran out of champagne, 70 kilos of chips were cooked … by any measure, Nanango’s Easter Race meeting on Saturday was a huge success
$20m Promise To Replace Bridge
The Federal Coalition has promised to spend $20 million to replace the single-lane John Peterson Bridge over the Boyne River near Mundubbera if re-elected.
Garden Expo Eats The Opposition
Wondai’s 22nd Garden Expo was a huge success over the Easter weekend … despite the number of competing events on offer around the South Burnett.
New Deputy At Development Body
Maryborough real estate agent Tony Nioa has been appointed deputy chairman of Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett.
Where To Pre-Poll Vote
Can’t wait to vote? There will be two polling booths open in the South Burnett for people who need to cast their votes ahead of the May 18 Federal Election.
Wine Workshop To Boost Tourism
Wine Australia has scheduled a two-day “Growing Wine Tourism” workshop to be held in the South Burnett next month.
On-The-Spot Fines Now Active
New fines to deter on-farm protesters came into force in Queensland on Friday.
Native Title Meeting In Gayndah
A meeting will be held in Gayndah on May 26 as part of the decades-long process by Wakka Wakka native title claimants to gain legal recognition.
Dickabram Bridge To Close Again
Work will resume next week on the $8 million project to rehabilitate the Heritage-listed Dickabram Bridge, part of the former Kingaroy-Theebine rail line.
Have Your Say On Flood Plans
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting Yarraman and Cooyar residents to comment on draft floodplain risk management measures over the next few weeks.
Robbers Burn Stolen Ute
Police have recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux trayback used in two robberies in Kingaroy last week.
Grants For Yarraman Groups
Two Yarraman community groups will benefit from the latest round of Toowoomba Regional Council’s Community Grant Program.
Community Groups Needed For Show
The South Burnett Show Society has an unusual money-making opportunity for community groups … but they’ll need to be quick to take advantage of it
Scouts Get Back To Basics
A mini tent-city sprang up on the outskirts of Kingaroy over the Easter Long Weekend for the annual “Kiwi Woggle”, a celebration of everything linked to scouting.
Barbecue Raises $2000 For Autism
A special lunch held in Kingaroy’s Glendon Street forecourt last Wednesday raised $2000 to help young local residents with autism.
Changes Ahead For Local Libraries
Nanango library will be turned into a boutique library for six months during the refurbishment of the former Nanango Shire Council Chambers.
Gympie Tip Fees Set To Rise
Gympie Regional Council (GRC) residents will soon have to pay substantially more to dump rubbish at Council tips.
Draws Released For Federal Election
The Australian Electoral Commission completed the draws on Wednesday for the upcoming Federal Election, with a total of 1514 candidates running for office across Australia.
‘Bunny’ Pulls Rabbit From Hat
Brian Laherty conjured up an impressive victory on Saturday that delighted both serious and omen punters at Nanango’s Lee Park
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its traditional Anzac Day Race Meeting at the Wondai Racecourse in Baynes Street, Wondai on Thursday, April 25
