Bumper Fields For Kumbia
The fields for Tuesday’s gala day at Kumbia are exceptional in size with 67 acceptances, including 12 reserves, representing an average of more than 13 runners per race.
Fun Night To Help Farmers
Saturday night’s “locals helping locals” comedy night fundraiser in Kingaroy has raised at least $8000 to help South Burnett farmers.
Wondai ‘Best In Queensland’
Wondai residents are celebrating the town’s latest honour … being named Queensland’s Tidiest Town for 2018 in the prestigious Queensland Tidy Towns competition.
Alternative Pathway To Uni
School leavers looking to maximise their chances of going to university – or who want to use their summer break to get ready for uni – have been encouraged to apply for the University of Southern Queensland’s Accelerated Entry Pathway Program.
$4800 Grant To First Aiders
South Burnett First Aid Volunteers have received a $4800 grant from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program to improve access to their Murgon Training Centre.
Swimmer Charged After Polair Chase
A 32-year-old Nanango man has been charged with multiple offences following a helicopter chase – and a one kilometre swim – on Friday night.
Airbag Recall May See Regos Cancelled
Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads has warned motorists that ignoring the national Takata airbag recall could lead to their car registrations being cancelled.
Kumbia Leading Cricket Ladder
Kumbia are sitting on top of the ladder with 14 points after four rounds of the South Burnett B Grade cricket competition
Call To Extend Rail Trail To Proston
The Coverty Creek Community Development group has launched a campaign to extend the South Burnett Rail Trail from Murgon to Proston.
‘Make Your Mum And Dad Proud’
He’s in the NRL Hall Of Fame, he’s captained Australia, Queensland and the Broncos, he was known for his on-field aggression … but on Wednesday all Gordon Tallis wanted to talk about was family.
South Burnett Dams Get A Boost
It’s a good feeling to know that summer is finally on its way. The water temperatures in both dams are rising considerably during the day, which makes for some pretty intense fishing at times
Windscreen ‘Smashed With Bat’
Police are investigating an apparent road rage incident which occurred in Wondai last Tuesday (October 23).
Nanango Donations Hit The Road
Do you remember the South Burnett Food For Queensland Farmers campaign initiated earlier this year by Nanango resident Trina Lucas?
Scheme To Subsidise Apprentices
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed a new plan to subsidise the wages of apprentices in regional and rural communities.
Subway Deals Will Help Foodbank
The Subway shop in Kingaroy will be joining in with fellow stores across Australia in a “Live Feed” promotion on Friday (November 2) to help Foodbank Australia.
Work Starts On Dairy Code
The Federal Government has started formal consultations on a mandatory code of conduct for the dairy industry.
Don’t Issue An Invitation To Thieves
Last Sunday, Kingaroy police officer David Tierney was out walking his dog when he spotted a vehicle parked outside a Kingaroy newsagency.
Canteen Targets Healthy Eating
The volunteers at the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary Canteen believe that healthy eating is as easy as A-B-C.
Container Refund Scheme Begins
The State Government’s new container recycling deposit scheme officially began on Thursday so South Burnett residents can now redeem eligible containers for 10c in Kingaroy, Cherbourg and Kilkivan.
Speed … You’ll Lose Your Licence Or Worse
Kingaroy Police are frustrated that drivers are still putting their lives at risk on local roads by ignoring repeated road safety messages.
