Concert Offers Music For Everyone
Concert goers who’d like to help a good cause are in for a special treat this Saturday night (May 27).
One Nation Backs Jimna Tower
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has joined the protest to save the Jimna Fire Tower from demolition
Law Change Gives Teens ID
Young people aged 15 to 17 will soon be able to obtain proof-of-age cards under legislative changes being introduced in Queensland Parliament on Tuesday.
Rotary Helps Make Library Safer
The Kingaroy Library will become a safer place to visit from Tuesday onwards, thanks to the Kingaroy Rotary Club.
Graziers Urged To Take
Part In Dieback Survey
South Burnett graziers are being urged to take part in a Meat and Livestock Association survey investigating pasture dieback.
$30,000 Donation To LifeFlight
Gympie Regional Council has presented RACQ LifeFlight with a donation of $30,000 to help save lives in the region for another 12 months.
Another Record-Breaking Run
Former champion athlete Robert de Castella is used to breaking records, but his marathon efforts weren’t the kind of records the organisers of the Reconciliation Fun Run from Murgon to Cherbourg were interested in celebrating on Sunday.
4G Coverage Coming To Kumbia
Kumbia will get better mobile phone coverage when a 4G small cell is installed there this week, Minister for Science Leeanne Enoch has announced.
Health Commission To Target Obesity
The Queensland Government will invest $20 million to establish a new public health body to tackle Queensland’s high obesity and chronic disease rates.
New Laws Proposed For Mine Rehabilitation
The Queensland Government wants to introduce new laws to make certain mines are properly rehabilitated, in order to protect the environment and create more jobs in the resource services industry.
A Day Of Upsets On The Park
Saturday’s sixth round of this year’s South Burnett football competition provided a day of upsets for fans.
KCCG Says Moreton Statement Misleading
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group says a recent statement submitted to the ASX by Moreton Resources about its Kingaroy coal mine contains “errors and generalisations” that could mislead investors.
Blackbutt Celebrates ‘Fantastic’ Show
The 83rd annual Blackbutt Show had something for everyone this year – a dog show, a large equestrian competition, woodchopping and the finals of several Sub-Chamber competitions to determine who will represent the South Burnett at the Ekka.
Dog Breeder Register Starts May 26
New laws designed to crack down on puppy farms will start this week, Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne said on Sunday.
New Show Promises Big Surprises
Theatre goers can expect several big surprises this August when the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society raise the curtain on their next show.
MP Calls For Road Funding After Crash
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has again called for more road funding to be spent on a section of the New England Highway between Cooyar and Crows Nest.
Local Sparkie Stars In Documentary
He’s probably best known for his day job, but South Burnett electrician Owen Blamires’ kind heart has made him one of the stars of a new documentary which will be launched in Armidale on Friday night (May 19).
Are You Ready For A Fun Run?
There’ll be a special group taking part in Sunday’s seven kilometre Reconciliation Fun Run from Murgon to Cherbourg.
School Salutes Jim’s Legacy
The Kumbia community, and his many friends and relatives, were shocked when Jim Lenihan died suddenly in March 2015.
Young Players Picked For Bulls
Several young South Burnett rugby league players have earned spots in representative teams following last weekend’s 47th Battalion carnival in Maryborough.
