Rail Trail Section Maps Released
DTMR has released a new collection of section maps for the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
MP Hosts Ice Forums
South Burnett residents concerned about the impact of ice (methamphetamine) on their community are invited to attend an ice forum at Kingaroy Town Hall on Tuesday, June 6.
Wind Farm Gets Planning Approval
AGL’s Coopers Gap Wind Farm proposal passed another milestone on Monday when the project received planning approval from the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.
Deb’s Bowled Over By Festival
Once a year, Goomeri goes pumpkin crazy: the streets are filled with decorated pumpkins, pumpkin hats, pumpkin costumes, pumpkin sports … but, most importantly, pumpkin rolling.
Feedback Sought On Volunteer Strategy
The State Government is seeking feedback on a new, long-term strategy to support its Rural Fire Brigade and SES networks amid growing concerns they could disintegrate due to a lack of new volunteers.
Small Business Promised Faster Payments
A voluntary code of conduct launched by the Business Council of Australia to speed up payments by big businesses to smaller ones has been welcomed by Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd.
Arts Forum Planned To Oppose Cuts
Cuts to arts funding at all levels of government will be one of the key issues debated at a regional arts forum to be held in the South Burnett later this year.
Trophies Galore At Autumn Meeting
Nanango’s Autumn Race meeting is always dripping with trophies, and Saturday’s outing was no exception.
Local Voice On
Breakaway Tourism Group
A new breakaway tourism association formed by Toowoomba businessman John Wagner has a local aboard
Not Just Cars At Scouts’ Big Day
If you didn’t make it to the Kingaroy Scouts’ annual show’n’shine on Saturday, you missed out on more than just a well-attended car show.
Chickens Go On Show At Nanango
Wyandotte chicken breeders from as far afield as Western Australia, northern NSW and Charters Towers converged on Nanango’s Showgrounds on Saturday to show off and admire each other’s birds.
Wine’s Just Fine For High School
Kingaroy State High School students are going into the wine business, and fans of what is arguably the South Burnett’s smallest winery can look forward to a KSHS Rose later this year, along with a port and a sherry.
Two Hurt In Three Vehicle Smash
Two people were taken to hospital after a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Rogers Drive and the D’Aguilar Highway south of Kingaroy about 10:45am on Sunday.
Taylors Road Upgrade Starts Monday
The notorious intersection of Taylors and Meiers Roads with the Bunya Highway north of Kingaroy will be getting an upgrade from Monday (May 29).
Red Ants Allow Nanango Back In
Nanango and Kingaroy ended up with a draw after a bizarre end to their A Grade rugby league game played at Nanango on Saturday.
Applications Open For
Threatened Species Fund
South Burnett organisations that work to protect native species can now apply to a new fund for financial help to carry out activities such as seed banking, flora and fauna surveying and community workshops.
New Staff Join Community Hospital
Three new staff have started work at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital, taking the total number of visiting medical officers at the Kingaroy medical facility to 12.
Another Horse Falls Victim To Hendra
A horse euthanased on a Gold Coast Hinterland property has been confirmed to have been infected with Hendra virus.
Police Want Young Drivers To Stay Safe
When police are called out to a road crash, the last thing they want to see is a young person laying dying inside a wrecked car.
Councils Get Reconciliation Week Grants
The South Burnett Regional Council and Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council have both received one-off $5000 grants to celebrate National Reconciliation Week, which runs from May 27 to June 3.
