Sign Up Early And Get A Discount
People who’d like to take part in the annual South Burnett Relay For Life can get a discount if they sign up in the next four weeks.
Park Visitors Face New Smoking Bans
Smokers visiting Queensland’s national parks will face a new range of restrictions from Wednesday (February 1).
Come & Try Junior Bike Racing
Boys and girls who’d like to see what motorcycle riding is like as a sport and being invited to come to Kingaroy Showgrounds on Sunday morning, February 5.
What’s The Future For Ringsfield?
The future of Nanango’s historic Ringsfield House could depend on the results of an upcoming meeting of the Nanango Historical Society.
Women’s Day Brekkie Coming In March
The second annual International Women’s Day Breakfast will be held at Cassis Restaurant in Booie on Wednesday, March 8 … but you’ll need to be quick if you plan to attend.
Blackbutt Rolls Avos For Australia Day
The ancient art of avocado rolling was a centrepiece of Blackbutt’s Australia Day celebrations last Thursday.
Video Planned To Promote Rail Trail
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association has commissioned a video to help promote the trail.
Community Grants Program Opens
Applications for Toowoomba Regional Council’s latest round of community grants open on Wednesday (February 1).
Mining Union Slams Pay Ruling
The CFMEU has pledged to fight “a shocking” decision by the Fair Work Commission last Friday that could cost tens of thousands of coal industry employees hundreds of millions in lost earnings.
Funeral For Well-Known Teacher
A funeral service will be held on Thursday for former Kingaroy State High School teacher Tony Cush who died on Saturday.
ACCC Looking Into Dairy Industry
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is inviting dairy farmers to participate in a series of public forums as part of its Dairy Inquiry.
Quad Laws Start This Week
Children under eight will not be allowed to be carried as passengers on quad bikes under new laws that come into effect on Wednesday (February 1).
Town Curfews Not A Goer: Councillor
The idea of imposing a 10:00pm to 6:00am curfew on Murgon’s youth is not a goer, Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff said on Monday.
Meet The King Of Kingaroy!
Meet the new “King of Kingaroy” … Gold Coast speedway driver Greg Worling has been crowned king for a second reign after the fifth annual Kings Royal.
Group Ready For Another Year Of Song
Thirty-two years of singing is a record very few choral groups ever achieve, but Sing Australia will be notching up another birthday this year.
How You Celebrated Australia Day 2
Here’s how the South Burnett celebrated Australia Day at Murgon, Nanango and Yarraman.
Deb Celebrates With Her Mum
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington spent Australia Day outside her electorate this year … but it was all in a good cause.
Bowlers Spoiled For Choice
Lawn bowlers were slightly spoiled for choice on Australia Day, and many of them took advantage of the fine weather to spend the day on the greens.
Happy Australia Day!
In regional Queensland you can always be guaranteed a terrific Australia Day, and this year has been no exception.
Locals Head Out
There’s no local racing for a little while yet, so this Saturday will see South Burnett units heading up to Thangool and down to Warwick.
