WAgS To Gather At Mondure
Women in agriculture – or “WAgS”- in the South Burnett have been invited to attend a special, free day organised for them next week.
Council Consolidates Grants Programs
The South Burnett Regional Council is overhauling its grants programs, introducing a new system on July 1 that will change the way not-for-profit community groups can apply for assistance.
Wondai’s Expo Blooms At Easter
The Autumn Garden Expo in Wondai coincided with the Easter long-weekend this year, which almost guaranteed it would be a huge weekend for organisers.
Ringsfield House Reopening Delayed
Nanango’s Ringsfield House – which shut its doors on March 31 – may be closed longer than planned
Brooke’s Coming Back For Netball Clinic
Three netball players from the Brisbane West Lions will visit Nanango on Sunday to share their wisdom with local netballers.
$29,943 For Local Groups
The South Burnett Regional Council awarded $29,943 in grants to 22 community groups at Wednesday’s monthly Council meeting.
600 Cattle Yarded At Murgon
The market was dearer throughout for the 600 cattle yarded by agents at Murgon’s fortnightly sale on Tuesday.
Easter Numbers Good,
But Not Record-Breaking
The number of tourists visiting the South Burnett over the Easter break was good, but not record-breaking
Free Workshop For Businesspeople
A free workshop to help inspire local businesspeople will be held in Kingaroy next week.
Proposal For Huge Solar Farm
A Queensland company is planning to build a massive solar farm next to the Woolooga high-voltage sub-station on the Wide Bay Highway.
Council Approves Three New Developments
The South Burnett Regional Council has given the go-ahead to three new business developments in Kingaroy and Nanango.
PUP’s Had Its Day
The Palmer United Party – led by controversial businessman Clive Palmer – has applied to the Australian Electoral Commission to be deregistered as a Federal political party.
Hours Left To Book Tickets
If you’re interested in attending South Burnett Women’s next event, you have just HOURS to book a ticket.
Three Men Hurt In Rollover
A RACQ LifeFlight crew had to use night vision goggles to gain access to three shooters badly injured when their 4WD rolled on a private property late on Monday night.
Easter Races Eggs-trordinary
An extraordinarily large crowd filled Lee Park on Saturday to enjoy the Nanango Race Club’s annual Easter race meeting in near-perfect Autumn weather.
Orchids In The Pink (Or Purple)
South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff spent a fair bit of time scouring the displays at the South Burnett Orchid Society’s annual show in Wondai on Saturday.
Visitors And Locals
Mingle Over Morning Tea
Proston Round Table joined with the Proston Men’s Shed to host a meet’n’greet on Easter Saturday
Castra Deb Ball A Hit
Murgon’s Castra retirement complex isn’t usually the first place that springs to mind when talk turns to debutante balls … but that could all be about to change.
Two Injured In Highway Crash
A woman has been flown to Royal Brisbane Hospital with suspected spinal and chest injuries after two vehicles collided on the Burnett Highway north of Nanango on Monday morning
Show Time Is Fun Time
We are very lucky in the South Burnett to have such high quality agricultural shows.
