QDO Slams ACCC Dairy Report
Queensland dairy farmers have slammed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s interim Dairy Inquiry report, saying it will do nothing to address the issues affecting the Queensland industry.
Get Ready For Storms: SES
The State Emergency Service says new figures point to a rise in the potential for severe weather in the Wide Bay Burnett region.
Big Fields For Nanango This Sunday
The fact that there are 55 acceptors for the Christmas meeting at Lee Park on Sunday is more than pleasing.
New Award For Yarraman Creek
The Friends Of Yarraman Creek have been selected as runners-up in this year’s Queensland State Landcare Awards.
Obituary: Clarrie Millar
Former Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss has paid tribute to his predecessor as Member for Wide Bay, Clarrie Millar, who died in Brisbane on Tuesday evening aged 92.
Early Rep Trials For Nanango Netball
The Nanango and District Netball Club will be holding representative team netball trials early this year.
MP Supports Federal Banking Inquiry
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien confirmed on Thursday he is prepared to support a judicial inquiry into the banking, insurance, superannuation and financial service industry.
Cooyar Mail Service To Continue
Cooyar residents will be able to get mail delivered to their homes after the town’s postal agency closes this Friday … but only if they have a letterbox.
New Footpath, Cycleway For High School
The South Burnett Regional Council will install a new concrete cycleway and footpath in Cairns Street, Nanango between Drayton Street and Nanango High School.
Church Gives Thanks For Upgrade
Nanango’s Immanuel Lutheran Church in Drayton Street was the scene of a special community celebration on Sunday morning.
Mayor Welcomes Election Outcomes
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has welcomed the State Election result, which appears to have returned Deputy Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington for a third term, and the Palaszczuk Government for a second term.
Deb’s Humble About Nanango Result
All the TV experts have called it – and the numbers look certain – but LNP candidate Deb Frecklington was being coy about claiming victory in the Nanango electorate on Monday.
Loads Of Love For The Pantry
The South Burnett Pantry is hoping that shoppers will extend “loads of love” to help less fortunate local residents have a happier Christmas.
Wordsmith Makes A Statement
Danish Diction, the Tasmanian bred gelding that won at Mount Perry last weekend for Melody O’Brien, is one of four straight success stories for Tom Moloney.
Famous Axeman Coming To Festival
A special attraction at this weekend’s Maidenwell Woodchop will be Australia’s only competitive one-armed woodchopper, Nick Fredriksen.
$500 Boost For Hospital Appeal
Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary’s fundraising appeal to buy an ultrasound machine has received a boost thanks to a $500 donation from the Kingaroy Quota Club.
Council Hires Debt Collectors
The South Burnett Regional Council has hired a debt collection agency to recover overdue rates
LNP Takes Strong Lead In Nanango
Early election counting indicates LNP candidate Deb Frecklington will be easily returned as the Member for Nanango, although her margin will have been trimmed.
Five Questions For Would-Be MPs
On Monday, southburnett.com.au emailed each of the four Nanango candidates contesting Saturday’s State Election and asked them if they would answer five simple questions.
Sidetrack At Brooklands
Council workers will construct a side track to guide traffic around drainage works on Parker Road, Brooklands.
