Nanango Water Restrictions Changed
Emergency water restrictions planned for Nanango have been postponed for a week
MP Calms Soil Contamination Fears
The State Government has emphasised that “general farm work” has not been affected in the Chinchilla area despite hydrogen gas being located in the soil.
Cooyar Breaks Out Cocktails For Show
The Cooyar Show Society will be breaking new ground this Saturday night with a sparkling Cocktail Party at Cooyar Memorial Hall.
Man Injured In Motorbike Crash
A man aged in his 20s suffered suspected head injuries in an off-road motorcycle crash near Nanango on Monday afternoon.
Ice Will Make You Old
It’s no secret that country towns in Queensland – including those in the South Burnett – have a problem with ice and other amphetamines.
Union Fears Asbestos Threat
The Electrical Trades Union has called on the Department of Transport and Main Roads to stop all below-ground work on traffic lights and street lights statewide after asbestos was discovered in the network.
Tourism Conference Coming To Kingaroy
Accommodation in Kingaroy could be in short supply in a fortnight, if only briefly.
Wind Farm Passes Another Milestone
The Coopers Gap Wind Farm project has moved another step forward with news the Queensland Office of the Coordinator-General has accepted AGL’s Environmental Impact Statement.
Free GOMA Workshop In Wondai
The Wondai Regional Art Gallery will be hosting a free workshop for children aged from 6 to 11 on Sunday, March 19.
Green Re-Elected Funfest President
Former South Burnett councillor Barry Green was re-elected as president of the Nanango Funfest committee at the group’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday night.
More UCG Contamination Found
ABC News is reporting that more contamination has been found near the underground coal gasification site formerly operated by Linc Energy near Chinchilla.
Cherbourg Challenges NSW Champs
Former South Sydney and Parramatta NRL player Chris Sandow was the Cherbourg Hornets’ “secret weapon” when they played for the honour of Queensland against a NSW side in Newcastle on Thursday night.
Murgon Yards 1000 Head
Prolonged hot and dry weather being experienced through parts of the Burnett saw cattle numbers swell to 1000 at Murgon’s cattle sale on Tuesday.
‘Wide Bay In Pictures’ Date Extended
If your child is a budding creative genius, their artwork could adorn the office walls of Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien at Parliament House in Canberra.
Grand Plan To Help Local Community
When Robyn Logan and Shane Robinson took over the Wooroolin pub last July they cooked up a “grand” plan to try to make a difference in the small town.
Shaleise Helps Make History
Former Cherbourg resident Shaleise Law helped to make Queensland sporting history on Sunday when she ran on to the field for the Brisbane Lions in Round 1 of the new AFL Women’s competition.
Apprentices Owed ‘Millions’ In Back Pay
Queensland apprentices could be owed millions in back pay after the Fair Work Commission found they have been paid under the wrong award for the past three years.
Yallakool Makes Queensland’s Top 10
Yallakool Tourist Park on Bjelke-Petersen Dam has been rated as one of the top 10 caravan/tourist parks in the state.
Grass Fires Keep Crews Busy
Rural fire volunteers were called out to fires at Brooklands and Benair on Wednesday.
KCCG To Ramp Up Campaign
Representatives from the Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group are due to meet with the Office of the Coordinator-General on Thursday to discuss Moreton Resources’ Kingaroy coal mine project.
