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Prepare For A Long, Hot Summer

Prepare For A Long, Hot Summer

Is the South Burnett ready for another long, hot bushfire season? It looks to have started already … the fire danger rating for the rest of this week is either “high” or “very high”, and there’s no reason to think it’s going to ease anytime soon.

Wanted Man Arrested

Wanted Man Arrested

A 21-year-old Kingaroy man, wanted for failing to appear at Beenleigh Magistrates Court in October, was arrested in Kingaroy on Sunday afternoon.

Opportunity For Young League Players

Opportunity For Young League Players

The Western Mustangs rugby league club – formerly known as the Toowoomba Clydesdales – have confirmed they will be bidding to join the Intrust Super Cup competition in 2018

Guest Speakers Star At Expo

Guest Speakers Star At Expo

A business expo held in Kingaroy on Monday night attracted a wide variety of stalls … but it was the guest speakers who created the biggest buzz.

Power Industry Jobs Slashed: LNP

Power Industry Jobs Slashed: LNP

The LNP claims hundreds of power workers have lost their jobs from the State Government’s decision to shift debt on to State-owned power distributors.

$79,000 In Grants Announced

$79,000 In Grants Announced

More than 20 South Burnett community organisations in the Maranoa electorate will receive a total of $79,404 funding under the latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program.

Catchment Scores Another ‘D’ Grade

Catchment Scores Another ‘D’ Grade

The Upper Brisbane Catchment – which passes through Elgin Vale, South Nanango, Yarraman, Blackbutt and Cooyar – has not significantly improved its water quality over the last year, according to a new report.

Big Night For Murgon Year 12s

Big Night For Murgon Year 12s

After a week of glittering high school formals in Kingaroy and Nanango, it was Murgon’s turn to shine on Friday night … and the Class of 2016 did not disappoint.

Trad Praises Help For Swickers

Trad Praises Help For Swickers

Ipswich Council has been praised by Deputy Premier Jackie Trad for the assistance it has given with the temporary relocation of Swickers workers.

Heritage Lodge Set To Expand

Heritage Lodge Set To Expand

There was some surprising good news for guests attending the official opening of Heritage Lodge in Nanango: construction will start soon on a fourth duplex at the housing complex