Region To Escape Water Price Rise
The South Burnett seems likely to escape proposed household water price increases under new bulk water charges recommended to the State Government.
Work Starts On Seed Plant
Construction has started on Crumptons’ new pure seed processing plant in Kingaroy, but owner Sonie Crumpton doesn’t expect it to be fully operational until April or May next year.
New Festival Format Proves A Winner
The new-look five-day Kilkivan Great Horse Ride Festival proved to be an overwhelming success, organisers say.
Official Launch Planned For Tourism Season
The third in the series of “Unpacked” functions focussing on South Burnett tourism will be held on Thursday, April 19, in Kingaroy – and the public have been invited to come along!
Linc Energy Found Guilty
Linc Energy has been found guilty in the Brisbane District Court of causing serious environmental harm at its underground coal gasification project near Chinchilla.
Wondai Rolls Out Winners
After a break from training that lasted for more than 11 years, Neville “Shorty” O’Toole had pottered around with just a handful horses since the spring of 2015, without luck.
RSPCA Calls For Rodeo Ban
The RSPCA has again called for the banning of rodeos and bull rides following the death of two animals in the Moreton Bay region at the weekend.
Powerful Display At Nanango
Organisers of the third annual Power Up Car Show & Shine And Swap Meet are “rapt” with the results – with 50 cars and 17 motorbikes taking part in the display.
Bloomin’ Marvellous Art At Wondai
Wondai’s Autumn Garden Expo is just around the corner, so that means it’s time for Wondai Art Gallery to burst out into bloom with its annual exhibition of flower and garden-themed paintings.
Soccer Match Postponed
The Round 5 Toowoomba Championship soccer match – due to be played on Saturday evening in Kingaroy – was postponed at the last minute, catching everyone by surprise.
May Deadline For Park Residents
The two remaining residents of the Wondai Caravan Park have until the end of May to find alternative accommodation following a decision by the South Burnett Regional Council to close the facility permanently .
Double Header To Kick Off League
Round 1 of the South Burnett senior rugby league competition will get underway on Saturday with a double-header to be played at Cherbourg.
Better Mobile Coverage On Highway
Motorists using the Wide Bay Highway will soon receive better Telstra mobile coverage between Kilkivan and Woolooga.
Elderly Woman In Serious Condition
An elderly woman had to be cut free from the wreckage of an overturned dual cab ute after a crash on the Burnett Highway at Wyalla, north of Nanango, on Friday morning.
Teenage Girl Still Missing
Police are continuing to appeal for assistance to help find a 13-year-old girl missing since last Thursday.
Two Face Child Sex Charges
Two South Burnett men have been arrested and charged by Townsville police over separate alleged child sex incidents.
Taliqua’s Ready For Action
South Burnett beach volleyball star Taliqua Clancy will hit the sand at 3:00pm on Friday for her first match during the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Festival Runs Up A Record
The three-day Maidenwell Running Festival celebrated its fourth outing over the Easter weekend with the largest roll-up of runners seen to date.
Kids Have A Cracking Time Out West
A bunch of tired but happy families returned to the South Burnett on Thursday after enjoying a whip-cracking time in western Queensland over Easter.
Belt Up Below The Bump
New Queensland Health data shows many pregnant women are not wearing their seat belts correctly, or are scared to wear them altogether.
