Moreton Starts Mine Approval Process
Moreton Resources’ proposal to build a new coal mine near Kingaroy moved a step closer this week
Santa Thanks Hivesville Helpers
Santa Claus was full of praise for his many helpers when he arrived at Hivesville’s Christmas Carnival on Friday night.
Special Lunch Helps Local Families
Struggling South Burnett families will be a little bit better off this Christmas, thanks to a charity lunch hosted by South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell in Kingaroy on Friday
Three Charged After Street Brawl
Kingaroy police had to use capsicum spray to break up a wild fight in the CBD early Saturday morning
Hardwood Logs To Drop 21pc
Future log availability from Australia’s commercial plantations is forecast to decrease, according to a report released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).
Santa Cruises Kingaroy Streets
The South Burnett Gas Guzzlers car club invited members from other local clubs for a special Christmas Cruise last week.
$150 Sports Vouchers Open Soon
South Burnett parents have been urged to not miss out on the next round of “Get Started” vouchers
New Laws Aim To Protect Miners
The State Government says a range of health and safety reforms – to become law on January 1 – will protect Queensland coal miners from black lung disease.
No One Nation Candidate For Nanango … Yet
One Nation won’t field a candidate for Nanango in the next State election .. not yet, anyway
OP Results Out Saturday
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) will release final results and OPs for Year 12 graduates online on Saturday (December 17).
Blackbutt E Coli Scare Over
Blackbutt and Benarkin residents can breathe a bit easier – and stop boiling water
VP Day Memorial Enjoys A Facelift
A unique memorial marking the sacrifice of Australian troops during World War II has enjoyed a makeover, thanks to the long memory of a former Kingaroy Apex Club member.
Two Directors Join Stanwell
Two new Directors have joined the Board of Stanwell, the government-owned corporation which owns the Tarong and Tarong North power stations and Meandu Mine.
English Rules At Roma
The name Contessa Diamantina di Roma is well connected with western Queensland place names – she was the wife of Sir George Bowen, this state’s first governor.
Have You Seen This Baby Boy?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help find a baby boy missing from Caboolture.
Keep On Boiling, Blackbutt
The “boil water” alert for Blackbutt and Benarkin will have to stay in place until at least Monday
Dairy Chief Eyes Parliament
Dairy industry observers were surprised on Thursday when Australian Dairy Farmers president David Basham announced he was stepping down from the role for three months “to pursue other interests”.
Transfer Duty Relief
Extended To Water Rights
Farming families who transfer water rights within a family will be relieved of paying transfer duty.
Honour For Former Mayor
Former Kingaroy Shire Mayor Roger Nunn was honoured on Wednesday when the South Burnett Regional Council officially renamed the Glendon Street car park “Roger Nunn Place”.
Another Stanwell Scholarship On Offer
Stanwell Corporation announced on Thursday they will be offering a second $10,000 a year tertiary study scholarship in 2017.
