Dinner Tickets Are Selling Fast
Tickets for “Style With The Stars”, the launch dinner for this year’s Wine & Food In The Park Festival, are selling fast.
Region Plans To Welcome Motorcyclists
The South Burnett is poised to declare itself the first “motorcycle friendly” region in Australia to encourage more motorcyclists to tour the region.
Elderly Driver Injured
An elderly man has been airlifted to hospital after a head-on collision on the Kilcoy-Murgon Road near Jimna on Tuesday.
Doubts Raised Over Ergon Purchase
The proposed purchase of a disused Ergon Energy building in Kingaroy may be deferred or dropped following concerns the project could turn into a costly mistake.
Competition To Be Judged This Week
Entries have been received from from Victoria, NSW and across Queensland for Kingaroy’s inaugural $10,000 Sculpture prize.
Register For Backpacker Tax
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has reminded employers who wish to claim the 15 per cent tax “backpacker” rate for their working holiday staff that they must first register with the Australian Taxation Office to be eligible.
Seminar Aims To Keep
Farmers Out Of Trouble
Farmers … would your property pass a Fair Work inspection or audit? Are you confident you’re meeting all your legal obligations under the Fair Work Act and awards?
Racing Crowd Thinks Pink
Nanango’s Lee Park was a sea of pink on Saturday as race goers braved the hot, sunny weather to enjoy the South Burnett’s first race meeting of the year.
Kokoda Porters Trek To Kingaroy
Kingaroy resident Peter Ranasinghe is used to shepherding Australian tour groups on treks along the challenging Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea.
Man Injured In Roof Fall
A man aged in his 50s suffered suspected spinal injuries when he fell about three metres off a roof on Monday afternoon.
Home Power Bills Tipped To Rise 1.7pc
Electricity prices look set to rise again, with small business bills expected to increase by 1.5 per cent, household bills by 1.7 per cent, and farmers and irrigators by up to 1.9 per cent
Kingaroy Firm Wins Contract
Kingaroy-based Wards Electrical has been awarded a State Government contract to perform maintenance at four local schools.
When Am I Getting NBN?
South Burnett residents wondering when the NBN will reach their homes or workplaces should be pleased by a major update to the NBN website announced on Monday.
Georgie Joins ABC Board
Durong grazier – and former Q&A panellist – Georgie Somerset has been appointed to the Board of the ABC.
Proston Show Ready To Rock
A crowd of about 50 people packed the Proston Community Hall on Saturday night to revive one of the town’s long-standing traditions.
Futsal Results – February 23
Results from South Burnett Futsal games played in Kingaroy on February 23
Boundary Change ‘Common Sense’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says it’s “common sense” to make the South Burnett one State Electorate
Two Charged After Esk Incident
Detectives have charged two men with driving offences after a violent burglary at Esk on Sunday
New Licensed Bistro Is Very Sheik
Country music legend Chad Morgan paid a flying visit to Blackbutt on Sunday afternoon, and a big slice of the town’s business, community and sporting leaders were there to welcome him.
Have You Seen Her?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 21-year-old Kingaroy woman missing since Saturday evening.
