AgForce Welcomes Extension
AgForce has welcomed the Federal Government’s extension of the Farm Household Allowance to provide extra short-term relief for drought-affected farmers.
Netball Courts Bounce Back
Nanango netballers were back in action for the first time on their eye-popping new courts on Friday afternoon.
Mayor Tips Minimal Rates Increase
South Burnett Regional Council’s 2018-19 Budget will impose a minimum rate increase on ratepayers, Mayor Keith Campbell promised on Tuesday.
Large Grass Fire Under Control
A large grass fire which broke out near the New England Highway at Upper Yarraman on Tuesday morning was brought under control by 12:55pm.
Old Church Enjoys Mural Makeover
Nanango has a new attraction on its mural trail with the official unveiling on Saturday of the re-decorated Churchyard Shop in Burnett Street.
Kilkivan-Goomeri Health Services Update
I am cautiously optimistic following the announcement by the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service that they will deliver community health services to Kilkivan and Goomeri.
Damien Aims For Leadership Role
Coolabunia dairy farmer – and former South Burnett councillor – Damien Tessman is the only Queenslander taking part in Dairy Australia’s “Developing Dairy Leaders” program.
Road Trip Takes It Toll
The long trip to Goondiwindi didn’t work out well for the South Burnett Saints on Saturday in the AFL Darling Downs competition.
Local Competition Delivers Mixed Results
Barambah may be sitting on the second spot in the Women’s Division this year, but the Panthers think third-placed Wests may be the team to watch.
Conference Plans Taking Shape
Planning is well under way for QRRRWN’s 25th annual conference which will be held in Kingaroy in September.
Rail Trail Tourism Rising
Tourist numbers on the South Burnett Rail Trail are already matching traffic flows on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail between Blackbutt and Moore, according to new data released by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Young Crims ‘Getting Slap On The Wrist’: MP
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says juvenile offenders in the South Burnett have been getting a “slap on the wrist” before being sent back home.
Mayor’s Prayers For Sister City
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio said the thoughts and prayers of the people of the Toowoomba region were with the people of Japan following Monday morning’s earthquake.
Junior Debaters Head To Area Final
A team from St Mary’s Catholic College will be flying the flag for the South Burnett at the Area finals of the Apex High School Debating competition following a close contest last week.
$33,000 Upgrade At Lions Park
A family fun day was held at the Murgon Lions Park on Sunday to mark the official opening of a new $33,000 car park.
Man Hurt In Bike Crash
A man aged in his mid-50s has been flown to Toowoomba Hospital with suspected head injuries after falling from a motorbike in the Cooyar area.
Region Hit By Cold Snap
Kingaroy was the coldest place in Queensland on Saturday morning, recording a chilly -3.3 degrees
Reconciliation Fun Day Draws Crowd
Blackbutt ran its first-ever Reconciliation Week celebration recently, and now organisers hope to make it an annual event.
Nanango Takes Ekka Trifecta
It was a big night for the Nanango Show Society on Saturday … not only did they host the annual dinner for South Burnett show societies, but their entrants were also selected to represent the region at this year’s Brisbane Ekka.
Murgon Roars Back To Life
Murgon shook off the disappointment of its previous week’s performance in the South Burnett rugby league senior competition to come roaring back into contention for 2018 on Saturday.
