Federal MPs Back Budget
Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud and Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien both believe this year’s Federal Budget is good for rural Australia.
Races Help LifeFlight Save Lives
Burrandowan Picnic Race Club presented a cheque for $6890 to the LifeFlight Foundation last month … and it’s keen to raise even more dollars for the life-saving charity this weekend.
Well-Travelled Horses Target Burrandowan
Saturday’s meeting at Burrandowan has a long tradition of attracting enthusiasts from places far and wide. For many it is a cherished catch-up
Full Fields For Burrandowan Picnic Races
The Burrandowan Picnic Race Club will be holding its 96th annual race meeting at the Burrandowan Racecourse 66km west of Kingaroy this Saturday, May 12.
MP Warns Against Labor, One Nation
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has issued a warning to primary producers across Queensland: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Labor are a threat to farming families and rural communities.
AgForce Gives Budget A Thumbs-Up
AgForce says this year’s Federal Budget is “measured and forward looking” with some good investments in key priority areas for Queensland broadacre primary producers, but it is overlooking other issues of immediate importance.
Highway Misses Out On Budget Dollars
A proposal for an urgent upgrade of the Brisbane Valley Highway was overlooked in this week’s Federal Budget, despite lobbying by the South-East Queensland Council of Mayors.
New Laws Aim To ‘Restore Trust’
The State Government will seek new powers to suspend or dismiss Mayors and Councillors who are facing serious integrity charges when State Parliament resumes next week.
Where To Have Your
Say On Draft Parks Plan
Council has released the times and locations for one-on-one consultations over its draft parks plan
What The Budget Offers South Burnett
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison’s 2018-19 Budget, brought down on Tuesday night, includes 10 sweeteners for rural and regional Australia.
Happy Campers Gather At Kilkivan
So you’re happy with a few hundred – or a few thousand – “likers” on your Facebook page? How would more than 217,000 sound?
Netball Club Wins Excellence Award
The Nanango and District Netball Association has won a prestigious Minister’s Excellence Award for its drive to recruit members from Cherbourg.
Fun Day Of Cricket At Kumbia
The Kumbia Cricket Club’s annual seven-a-side cricket family day is on again this month … with loads of fun promised and all for a good cause!
Job Openings At Wind Farm
The Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry is urging experienced plant operators and HR drivers looking for work to apply to Wagners Investments and the WorkPac Group in Toowoomba.
Winter Fishing Patterns Begin
It’s been an interesting month of fishing in the two South Burnett dams … with the slight influx of water and the cooler weather setting in, there’s been a lack of consistent fishing as the water and season settles.
Huge Weekend At Kingaroy Showground
The organisers of the South Burnett’s largest rural show are smiling after looking over the results of a big weekend at Kingaroy Showground
Girl Hurt In Camping Accident
The RACQ LifeFlight helicopter airlifted a toddler to hospital on Sunday after a camping accident near Kilkivan.
Swickers Expansion Ready To Roll
Construction company Wiley has been appointed to design and build the new $60 million slaughter room at Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory.
Freeze … We’re The Police!
Be warned … pretending to be a statue won’t fool Kingaroy police!
Local Businesses Make It To The Top
Proston business couple Nick and Anita Blanch didn’t take home a major prize from the 2018 WFI Insurance Small Business Achiever Awards on Friday night, but they’re not unhappy.
