Rotary Offers Much-Needed Support
Jenny Morgan’s been at it again … collecting bras for the ladies of Papua New Guinea, but this time she’s getting a helping hand from the Kingaroy Rotary Club.
SBRC Ready To Auction 74 Properties
The South Burnett Regional Council is preparing to put 74 properties which have more than three years of outstanding rates out to auction.
Don’t Be Complacent, Parents Warned
While the number of whooping cough cases have dropped to a five year low in Queensland, health authorities have warned parents not to become complacent.
Council Approves Two Piggery Expansions
The South Burnett Regional Council has given development approvals to two piggeries so they can more than triple their production from 11,700 standard pig units (SPU) to 42,250 SPU.
RSPCA Aims To ‘Clear The Shelter’
The Kingaroy RSPCA is aiming to “clear the shelter” this weekend with $29 adoption fees for all animals.
Search Begins For New CEO
The South Burnett Regional Council has begun its search for a new Chief Executive Officer.
Dalby Man Wins $3m
A Dalby man has won more than $3 million in Powerball.
QCWA Stalwart Dies After Surgery
Well-known Ellesmere resident – and former QCWA State President – Marian Mudra OAM died on February 14 after complications from recent surgery.
Harrison To Represent Kingaroy
Year 12 student Harrison Lucas, from St Mary’s Catholic College, will represent the Kingaroy Lions Club at the regional finals of the Lions Youth of the Year competition.
Stock Route May Extend Rail Trail
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association want to connect Nanango to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
Cherbourg Marks Apology Day
The Cherbourg community marked the 10th anniversary of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s Apology to the Stolen Generations with a special get-together at The Ration Shed last week.
Melissa To Be Guest Speaker
QRRRWN president Melissa Barnett will be the special guest speaker at South Burnett Women’s International Women’s Day breakfast on March 8.
MBDA Pushes For More Police
The Murgon Business and Development Association will meet with Cherbourg’s elders to discuss crime prevention
QRRRWN Launches New App
The Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN) will be launching a new app next week to encourage women to do more exercise.
Town Hall Tribute To Mr Murgon
The memorial service for Bill Roberts – “a Murgon man through and through” – attracted a large crowd of family members, friends and former council and political colleagues to Murgon Town Hall on Monday.
Smithfield Appoints New CEO
The Smithfield Cattle Company has appointed a new CEO with a long history in the beef industry
Two Hurt In Crash
Two people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision on Elk Street, Nanango, on Tuesday morning.
‘One Stop Shop’ For Complaints
Consumers and small businesses will have access to free, fast and binding dispute resolution after legislation was passed to establish the Australian Financial Complaints Authority..
Local Music Line-Up For Festival
The South Burnett Wine and Food In The Park Festival will be pursuing an all-local music line-up for the second year running following a positive reaction to the concept at last year’s event.
Yarraman Forms Chamber Of Commerce
A Chamber of Commerce has been formed in Yarraman.
