Murgon Market Up Slightly
Tuesday’s fortnightly cattle sale in Murgon saw 850 cattle yarded and the market improve slightly in some areas.
Radel To Run In Callide
North Burnett councillor Robbie Radel has put up his hand to stand for Katter’s Australian Party in Callide at the next State election.
Overseas Visitors Up 14.9pc
Southern Queensland Country Tourism – the regional promotion body dumped recently by the South Burnett Regional Council – has hit back, releasing figures that show overseas visitors to the region have risen over the past year.
Gone But Not Forgotten … Farewell Ficus!
Proston’s famous footpath ficus plant is no more … local residents watched in stunned disbelief – and some with anger – as the hardy plant was given the chop on Monday.
Rugby League’s Best On Show
The best of South Burnett rugby league – past and present – was on show at the Wondai Town Hall on Saturday night for the annual presentation of awards.
Bellringers Coming To Kingaroy
A Brisbane-based community handbell ensemble which is celebrating 10 years of music making will be coming to Kingaroy on Tuesday, September 26.
Many Wins For South Burnett Wineries
South Burnett wineries have held their own against the best in Australia at this year’s Queensland Wine Awards
New Handbook For JPs
Queensland Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations have a new set of tools to help them do their work.
Gamblers Win Big At Casino Night
Prohibition was temporarily lifted in Nanango on Saturday night as gangsters and flappers took the opportunity to roll the dice and try to emerge the winner of the town’s fourth annual Casino Night.
Two Men Killed In Crash
Two men have been killed in a single-vehicle crash on the Maidenwell-Bunya Mountains Road at Wengenville
Driver ‘Twice Legal Limit’
A 33-year-old Wattle Camp man will face a drink-driving charge after he was stopped by the Kingaroy Road Policing Unit on Markwell Street, Kingaroy, on Thursday evening.
Nanango Accident: Police Seek Help
Police are seeking public help to identify a truck involved in a traffic incident north of Nanango on Sunday night which has left a man seriously injured
Right Royal Celebration At Wondai
Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey AC added a vice-regal touch to Wondai’s Centenary Show at the weekend … but he’s not the first Governor to have dropped in over the years.
Emergency Beacon Guides Search
An injured trail bike rider was rescued on Saturday morning after spending an uncomfortable night in bushland off Black Snake Road, south-east of Kilkivan.
Taabinga Declared A Coal-Free Community
Residents of Taabinga Village near Kingaroy declared on Saturday they want to remain a coal-free community.
May The Run Roll On
In recent weeks, South Burnett interests have kept the scoreboard ticking over, and this weekend will see the district’s representatives scattered far and wide.
Relay For Life Offers Car Karaoke
Participants in this year’s Relay For Life have the opportunity to become car karaoke stars.
Cherbourg Books Grand Final Berth
A last-minute 34-28 victory by the Cherbourg Hornets on Saturday earned last year’s South Burnett premiers a ticket straight through to the 2017 Grand Final
Councils Get Tick Of Approval
Queensland councils have won a tick of approval from their communities, according to a new survey commissioned by the Local Government Association of Queensland.
A Big Thank You To Volunteers!
Meals On Wheels volunteers from across the South Burnett gathered at the SBcare Centre in Kingaroy this week to help mark National Meals On Wheels Day and enjoy a much-deserved morning tea.
