Have You Seen This Van?
Kingaroy Police are asking South Burnett residents to help locate a Jayco Starcraft caravan stolen from Fisher Street in Kingaroy recently.
Frecklington Welcomes Trade Deal
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the news that the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade is back on track.
Don’t Touch Dead Or Dying Bats
Queensland Health has warned people not to touch dead or dying bats as they could be carrying harmful viruses such as the deadly Australian Bat Lyssavirus.
TRC Needs Help To Fill Gaps
Toowoomba Regional Council has unveiled an online Honour Board for Australia Day award recipients, but needs help from local residents to fill in some of the gaps.
Bridge To Close For 10 Months
An $8 million project upgrading the Heritage-listed Dickabram Bridge – part of the former Kingaroy-Theebine rail line – will enter a new phase next month.
Swickers Celebrates A New Era
It took just 352 days – plus 700 tonnes of steel and 6800 cubic metres of concrete – for Swickers’ new boning room to officially rise from the ashes.
Aged Living Units Come At A Cost
The Blackbutt and Benarkin Aged Care Association (BBAC) has launched a public appeal to raise $204,740 to build two new independent living units at its Scott Haven complex.
Jaden Picked For Hayden XI
Kingaroy junior cricketer Jaden Heness has been selected in the Matthew Hayden XI to take on the Martin Love XI in a mini-competition next month.
Back To Work Popular In Wide Bay
The Wide Bay Burnett has created the second largest number of subsidised jobs under the State Government’s Back To Work program, according to new data.
Australia Day Praise For Cherbourg Firies
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council was presented with an Australia Day Appreciation Certificate on Wednesday at the QFES North Coast Region Australia Day Awards.
Camper Trailer Stolen
Police are looking for fully loaded camper-trailer which was stolen near Widgee recently.
Netballers To Get New Courts
Nanango’s netballers had every reason to jump for joy on Wednesday when they learned the Federal Government will chip in the remaining $200,000 they need to rebuild the club’s netball courts.
Men’s Shed Pitches In To Help
Kingaroy Men’s Shed held a special barbecue at their workshop near Kingaroy Airport on Saturday to thank members who sprang into action to help victims of the Boxing Day storms.
PCYC Spreads Joy At Christmas
Brisbane nurse Micaela Conroy helped to spread Christmas cheer in the South Burnett this year with the help of some local volunteers.
Kingaroy Streetscape Plans Progressing
Public consultation for the first stage of Kingaroy’s multi-million CBD upgrade seems likely to occur in March or April.
RDA Seeks Commitee Members
Movers and shakers in the South Burnett are being sought to join the committee overseeing Regional Development Australia in the Wide Bay Burnett region.
Wineries Urged To Apply For Grants
South Burnett tourism operators, wineries, and cellar doors have been urged to join a new national effort to attract more international wine tourists to Australia.
Marathon Effort By Kingaroy Nurse
A recent trip to New York City to tick off an item on her “bucket list” led to an inspirational meeting for one Kingaroy health worker.
Farmers Offered Second Opinion
The State Government has set up an office to help Queensland farmers access free financial analysis and advice.
Calling All Women Artists!
Kingaroy artist Olivia Everitt – the talent behind recent art projects at the South Burnett PCYC, Gumnut Place and the Kingaroy Youth Park – has joined forces with South Burnett Women for a new art project.
