Saints Training To Start Soon
It’s quite a few months until the AFL Darling Downs season begins, but the South Burnett Saints have been wasting no time in making their preparations for 2019
Solar Battery Grants Now Available
The State Government is offering grants and interest-free loans for households and small businesses to install batteries to store their solar power.
Waste Levy Delayed, Increased
Queensland Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has criticised the State Government for delaying the introduction of Queensland’s waste levy until mid-2019.
A Big Thank You To Everyone
The BlazeAid camp near Kingaroy Airport – which has been operating for a little over a month – will be officially breaking up this week.
Smart Farms Grants Now Open
Landholders and community groups are being encouraged to apply for up to $200,000 under Round 2 of the Federal Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants scheme.
Bulk Business Opens It Doors
A gap in the South Burnett’s retail business scene was filled on Monday with the re-opening of a bulk supply business to private shoppers.
CCTV Helps Nanango Police
Nanango’s CCTV has helped local police identify people allegedly involved in three separate offences last week.
$2m Study To Improve Irrigation
The Federal Government will spend $2 million to improve water infrastructure for farmers in the South and North Burnett as part of its national drought-proofing plan.
Immunisations Up, But Problems Remain
The release of a new health report shows child immunisation rates in the Darling Downs Public Health Unit area are strong, but several challenges remain.
Horse’s Name Revives Anzac Memories
The bond between man and horse has found various expressions through the ages.
Alison Iszlaub: 1936 – 2018
A funeral service will be held on Thursday (November 22) for the former “first lady” of Wondai Shire, Alison Iszlaub.
Is Nanango Qld’s 5th Dirtiest Town?
A report released by the Australian Conservation Foundation has rated Nanango as the fifth most polluted postcode in Queensland … but is this really fair or accurate?
Students Salute End Of School
Cheers and applause erupted from the crowd of spectators lining Gore Street on Friday evening as students from Murgon State High School paraded along the red carpet for this year’s Year 12 formal
Big Changes Planned At St Mary’s
St Mary’s Catholic College principal Angela Myles is feeling excited about several programs that are being introduced into the school in 2019.
Aussie Champion Exerts Dominance
Last weekend’s racing at the Kingaroy Speedway attracted national and State champions to battle it out in five categories of dirt track racing.
Murgon Holds Down Top Spots
Murgon remains in top spot on both the A Grade Gympie and South Burnett B Grade competition ladders after notching up more wins last weekend.
Laptop Stolen From Museum
Two windows were smashed and a laptop stolen during a break-in at The Ration Shed Museum complex in Cherbourg.
Courts Adopt Reconciliation Plan
A Reconciliation Action Plan developed by the Magistrates Courts of Queensland was officially unveiled in Cherbourg last week.
$1.2m More For Memorials
The Queensland Government will provide a further $1.5 million in funding to continue a veterans’ memorial program and support services for veterans.
Vegetation Clearing To Start
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that a “fauna spotter” will be present during the upcoming clearing of native vegetation along sections of the Maidenwell–Bunya Mountains Road.
