Dragon’s Tale Now In Libraries
South Burnett libraries are now stocking a book produced by a local author to help people struggling with mental health issues, particularly depression and bullying.
Driver ‘Clocked At 192km/h’
A Nanango man was refused bail in Southport Magistrates Court on Monday after allegedly driving at speeds of up to 192km/h on the M1 motorway in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Councillors’ Fears Put Plan At Risk
A proposal to move Wooroolin Railway Station back to its original location has attracted support from the Wooroolin community but has aroused concerns in some South Burnett councillors.
Barry’s Work Hasn’t Gone Unnoticed
Barry Richardson – and his dog “Tank” – are a familiar sight around Blackbutt … at times, Barry seems to be involved in just about everything that goes on in the town!
MP Welcomes Royal Commission
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – one of the LNP backbenchers who had been pressing hard for a judicial inquiry into Australian banks – has welcomed the Royal Commission announced last week.
Winter Crop Yields Slashed
Mixed seasonal conditions have slashed winter crop yields in Australia, according to the Australian crop report released on Tuesday by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.
Four Parrots Stolen
Kingaroy Police are investigating the theft of four parrots from an address in River Road on Monday night.
Races Outpace The Rain
Nanango Race Club’s Christmas Race Meeting went ahead on Sunday despite dire rainfall threats of 25mm to 50mm from the Weather Bureau.
Volunteers Top 270 Years’ Service
South Burnett councillor Ros Heit presented badges to a group of Wondai QCWA members on Monday morning who between them have racked up an amazing 270 years of service to the organisation.
Rain Postpones Roads Tour
Wet weather has forced the postponement of a road tour scheduled for Tuesday which was to have been part of a push to get State and Federal governments to improve transport links in the western part of the South Burnett.
Maidenwell Weekend Raises $14,000
The inaugural Maidenwell LifeFlight Fundraising weekend has been hailed a success by its organiser, South Burnett councillor Gavin Jones.
Nine Guides Win Top Award
Last year the Kingaroy Girl Guides painted a new name on their Junior BP Award honour board – the first one they’d added to it in the past ten years.
KCCI Re-Elects Executive Team
The Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry re-elected their 2017 management team at their Annual General Meeting last week, along with two new board members.
Police Called To String Of Crashes
The wet weather has coincided with a string of crashes on South Burnett roads over the past couple of days.
Morcombes Share A Vital Message
Bruce and Denise Morcombe are familiar sights around Queensland schools, but sadly their important safety message will never go out of date.
Soil Testing To Start At Hospital
The new Kingaroy Hospital moved a tiny step closer on Friday with the closure of tenders for soil testing at the hospital site.
Funeral: Bernie Kemp
A Requiem Mass will be held in Kingaroy on Monday for Bernadette (“Bernie”) Kemp who died last weekend after a short illness.
Council Alters Meeting Dates
Toowoomba Regional Council has rescheduled its December meetings.
Re-Elected MP Says ‘Thank You’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has thanked Nanango Electorate residents for putting their faith in her again as their elected representative in the State Parliament.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Christmas Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway on Sunday, December 3.
