Firefighters Protect Gordonbrook Homes
A fire which broke out on a property adjacent to the Memerambi-Gordonbrook Road on Sunday evening was whipped up by north-easterly winds, pushing it quickly towards homes on Cooleys Road at Gordonbrook.
Private Camping Now Insured
Farmers who allow campers to pitch a swag on their properties can now be covered against potentially ruinous public liability insurance claims if something goes wrong.
Volunteer Grants Open
The latest round of the Federal Government’s popular Volunteer Grants scheme is now open.
Rider Killed in Crash
A man has died in a collision between a motorbike and a car on the Burnett Highway near Tansey on Sunday morning.
Large Fire At Okeden
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has issued an Advice alert in relation to a bushfire burning near Parishs Road at Okeden, just north of Proston.
The Gray, White And Orange Flavoured Cup
Luke Nolen partnered Black Caviar for 22 of her 25 victories, and to date, Hugh Bowman has been on Winx for all but five of her 29 successes.
Did Someone Mention Bacon?
Kingaroy’s going pig-crazy at the moment (is there any pink paint left in town?) as the BaconFest weekend of events trots even closer …
All Major Banks Now Offer Offsets
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed announcements by Westpac and ANZ that they will now allow farmers to offset money held in Farm Management Deposits (FMDs) against their agricultural lending.
$200,000 Boost For CRAICCHS
Cherbourg Regional Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Services – better known as CRAICCHS – is one of six organisations to receive funding under the latest round of the State Government’s Empowering Families grants program.
Hoopert Wins Senior Premiership
Former Murgon jockey Jason Hoopert, currently recovering from a race fall, has taken out the 2018 South East Queensland Country Jockeys Premiership
$32,000 Raised At Dinner
The recent Dinner With The Captains has raised an amazing $32,000 for the South Burnett Relay For Life.
Racing Salutes Pioneer Family
Nanango’s pioneer heritage was celebrated alongside the excitement of the first South Burnett meeting of the new racing year on Saturday.
Youths Arrested Over Car Thefts
Three youths have been arrested in relation to recent car thefts and break-ins in Kingaroy
Car Workshop For Women
Kingaroy Police will be presenting their first “Under the Bonnet – Safer Driving for Women” workshop on Wednesday, September 9.
Lions Support Private Hospital
Kingaroy Lions Club presented the South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation Board with a cheque for $1000 at its recent meeting held at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital.
New Faces At Murgon Station
There are four new police constables on the beat in the Murgon area.
MP Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has thrown her support behind the South Burnett Community Orchestra following a recent break-in which resulted in the theft of some of their
Council Targets Aged Water Pipes
South Burnett Regional Council has begun a program to replace 5.6km of ageing water pipes in the region, some of which are up to 60 years old.
Parents’ Cyber Safety Night
The suicide of 14-year-old Amy ‘Dolly’ Everett in January after she came under a sustained cyber-bullying attack sounded a warning to all parents about the dangers of social media.
Pedestrian Hit In Car Park
A 70-year-old woman from Nundah suffered a hip injury when she was accidentally struck by a reversing vehicle in the car park behind Kingaroy SupaIGA on Wednesday morning.
