Fire Brigade Called To Shop
Firefighters were called on Thursday morning after smoke was spotted coming out of the front of a former shop in Toomey Street, Yarraman.
Young Artists Take Over Gallery
Young Booie artist Kathleen Gogerly stole the show at the Wondai Art Gallery’s Junior Arts Competition on Friday, taking home the top three awards.
Deb’s A Winner In The Kitchen
If ABC political reporter Annabel Crabb ever wants to do a Queensland version of her popular “Kitchen Cabinet” TV show, she should look no further than the South Burnett’s very own Deb Frecklington
LNP Won’t Back Bail Houses
The LNP will not support the establishment of a bail house for young criminals in the South Burnett.
Shoppers Support Drought Appeal
All profits from sales in the fresh department at Woolworths supermarkets across Australia on Saturday will be donated to Rural Aid’s Buy a Bale appeal.
Ratepayers Win Six-Week Extension
All South Burnett ratepayers have been given a six-week extension in the discount period for their latest rates notice after agitation by a recently formed ratepayers’ group.
Longest Rail Trail Now Officially Open
Australia’s longest continuous hiking, cycling and horse riding rail trail is now a reality with the official completion of the final stage of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
Council To Consult On Tourist Guide
The South Burnett Regional Council will consult on Wednesday with tourism operators about the recent release of its “Let’s Go South Burnett” tourist publication.
Workers Spruce Up Youth Park
About 30 staff from Boehringer Ingelheim – a major producer of duboisia in the South Burnett – stepped away from their day jobs recently to volunteer their time and skills to renovate the Kingaroy Youth Park.
Council Ideas Receive Funding
South Burnett Regional Council will receive funding to develop a regional Water and Wastewater Strategy under Round 2 of the State Government’s Maturing the Infrastructure Pipeline Program.
Cash Stolen During Break-In
Kingaroy Police are investigating a break-and-enter at a business on the Bunya Highway
2019 Opening Date For Bunnings
Reports that work will start within weeks on the new Bunnings complex in Kingaroy could be a little premature.
Stephanie Named Ekka Champion
Proston Show Junior Rural Ambassador Stephanie Flint has notched up another 2018 title, being named Champion School Led Steer Parader at the Brisbane Ekka.
ACCC Takes Action Over Barley Claims
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken action in the Federal Court against Landmark (trading as Seednet) for allegedly making false, misleading and deceptive claims in a fact sheet for its barley variety, “Compass”.
Laser Stolen From Council Site
Nanango Police are hunting a thief who stole a laser from a South Burnett Regional Council worksite on Memerambi-Barkers Creek Road.
Calling All Local Heroes
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging groups and individuals to submit applications for Round 6 of her “Local Hero Grants”.
The Fish Are On The Move
The fishing has changed considerably in the South Burnett since the onset of winter but with a little bit of patience and some searching you can find some cracking catches of native fish.
Saints Put On Dogged Display
The South Burnett Saints celebrated their Heritage Day on Saturday with a thumping win against an undermanned Coolaroo side at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
Next Year I Will Get A Flu Shot …
On Saturday, July 28, I woke up and realised I had the ‘flu (or something very much like it) … and just four days later I was in Kingaroy Hospital.
Marietta Earns Distinguished Medal
Hodgleigh resident Marietta Wetzig has earned Toastmasters International’s highest award – the Distinguished Toastmaster Medal – the first member of the South Burnett club to achieve this honour.
