Opening Day For Expo Exhibition
The official opening of Kingaroy’s special 30th Anniversary Expo 88 exhibition will be carried out on May 1 by special guest Sallyanne Atkinson.
Action Aplenty At Nanango Show
The 109th annual Nanango Show was a galloping success at the weekend with crowds enjoying a jam-packed program of action in the show rings, at the rodeo and in sideshow alley.
Markers Make Rail Trail Safer
The South Burnett Regional Council has begun installing QR2id safety markers along the South Burnett Rail Trail to improve safety for trail users.
Panthers, Wests Take The Points
The fourth round of the South Burnett’s local football competition was played in Nanango and Kingaroy on Saturday.
Gambling Numbers Falling
A new survey released by the State Government on Monday shows gambling on poker machines has declined by more than 5 per cent over the past five years.
Communities Petition For Health Nurse
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is pressing for the appointment of a Community Health Nurse for Kilkivan and Goomeri, but says the State Government isn’t listening.
Superb Local Defence At Wondai
Three horses that work at Wondai repelled the invaders on Anzac Day, and a Kumbia galloper made it four victories out of a possible five for South Burnett outfits.
Kingaroy Upgrade Feedback Due Today
Opportunities for the community to provide feedback on the South Burnett Regional Council’s proposed multi-million dollar revitalisation plan for the Kingaroy CBD close today (Monday).
Woman Hurt In Horse Fall
RACQ LifeFlight airlifted a woman, aged in her 40s, after she fell from a horse near Gayndah on Sunday evening.
Three Charged With Drug Offences
Gympie detectives are continuing to investigate how a 31-year-old man received a gunshot wound
‘It’s Up To Us To Fight For The Bush’
Queensland Rural Ambassador Christie McLennan made an impassioned plea on behalf of rural Queensland while officially opening the Nanango Show at the weekend.
Ergon Tests Fireproof Poles
Ergon Energy is trialling the use of two fire-resistant products on selected power poles to determine their effectiveness in protecting them from bushfires.
Bombers Blast Away Saints
The Bombers proved too strong at home for the South Burnett Saints in Round 2 of the Darling Downs AFL competition on Saturday.
Free Property Maps At Fire Workshop
A fire management workshop will be held on May 22-23 in Kingaroy to help property owners learn how to create a Fire Management Plan, and balance fire safety with conservation of native plants and animals.
We’re All Set For Nanango Show!
Nanango’s Roz Frohloff will be raising funds for the LifeFlight helicopter rescue service – but hopefully won’t need the service herself! – at Saturday’s Nanango Show.
Caravan Park To Be Demolished
Wondai’s former Mackenzie Street caravan park is going to be demolished with work expected to start after the last tenant leaves next month.
New Face At Saleyards
There’s a new face around the Murgon and Kingaroy saleyards … Across Country Real Estate & Livestock at Murgon has hired a new cattle auctioneer.
Workshops Aim To Build Community
The Red Earth Community Foundation has organised a series of workshops and study tours for local residents interested in building a stronger South Burnett.
Meet’n’Greet At Private Hospital
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next Meet’n’Greet will be held on May 15 at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy.
Kingaroy Was In The Pink
Kingaroy’s T.J. O’Neill Oval turned pink last Saturday for the Kingaroy Red Ants’ annual “Playing For A Cause” fundraiser for cancer research.
