Show Society Plans New-Look Dinner
The South Burnett Show Society is planning a new-look event this year for the announcement of its 2018 Kingaroy Miss Showgirl.
Round 5 Applications Open
Local MP Deb Frecklington is encouraging groups and individuals to submit applications for Round 5 of her “Local Hero Grants”.
Hospitals Still Working To Close The Gap
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Dr Peter Gillies reaffirmed the service’s commitment to improving Indigenous health at a Close the Gap Day event at Cherbourg Hospital on Thursday.
Two Injured In Crash
A man has been airlifted to Toowoomba Hospital in a stable condition on Thursday after a multi-vehicle crash on the corner of the Bunya Highway and Silverleaf Road at Murgon.
Thank You For The Rain
Our two dams have seen some much-needed water flows over the past month, and while it wasn’t a huge amount, it’s still been enough to lift the water levels and keep the fish active.
Sale Breaks Month-Long Drought
Just under 1000 were yarded in Murgon Tuesday after a month without a sale due to weather conditions.
KCCI Urges Businesses To Submit EOIs
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging qualified South Burnett businesses to submit expressions of interest for work on the Coopers Gap Wind Farm.
Phone Campaign Targets MP
The organiser of an online petition urging the Federal Government to release a Tamil family from detention and allow them to return home to Biloela has now launched a phone campaign aimed at local MP Ken O’Dowd.
Photo Competition Aims To Woo Teachers
Young photographers are being asked to get clicking and capture images to attract new teachers to regional, rural and remote schools.
Expo 88 Comes To Life In Kingaroy
Did you catch Jason Ford on TV at the weekend? The well-known Kingaroy resident is not only the South Burnett’s own celebrity chef, he’s also a guru about everything connected to World Expo 88.
Mayor Says Mergers Not All Bad
The mergers of Queensland councils forced on communities by the State Government 10 years ago have not been all bad according to South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell.
Perseverance Rewards Greg Hayes
Last November apprentice Greg Hayes opened his account when the Stewart Barr prepared Endless Puzzle took out the $10,000 Digger’s Cup at Gympie.
Principal Takes A New Job
Taabinga State School’s long-serving Principal Susan Beatty will be leaving soon to take up a new position in Yeppoon.
NAIDOC Grants Open
Applications have now opened for Federal Government funding to support 2018 NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Helpers Wanted For Easter Run
The Maidenwell Community Group is seeking helpers to man drink stations during the upcoming Easter Running Festival
AgForce Seeks Extension To Deadline
AgForce is calling for more time for rural landholders to have their say on proposed new Queensland vegetation management laws.
Anthrax Case Sparks Reminder
A recent outbreak of anthrax on a cattle property near St George has prompted the State Government to remind farmers to vaccinate cattle and sheep against the killer disease.
LNP Seeks Nominations
The LNP is calling for nominations from party members to contest the seat of Blair at the next Federal Election.
Mining Postives Outweigh Negatives: Poll
A CSIRO national survey on attitudes toward mining shows that three-quarters of Australians think mining companies should gain consent from local communities before development.
Festival Delivers $500,000 Boost
The South Burnett Wine and Food In The Park Festival delivered a $500,000 economic boost for Kingaroy and nearby towns on the weekend, despite rainy conditions.
