Art Funding Could Target Silos
Could Kingaroy’s iconic peanut silos become an artistic masterpiece if the ALP retains power at the State Election?
35 Charged After Drug Raids
Thirty-five people will face 94 charges after a series of raids on rural properties across southern Queensland, including several in the South Burnett
Blackbutt To Get New Postcode
A decade-long fight to get Blackbutt its own postcode paid off on Friday when Australia Post agreed to split the old 4306 postcode area in half.
Big Night For St Mary’s Students
St Mary’s Catholic College kicked off the South Burnett’s 2017 formal season on Tuesday night with its annual Valedictory Dinner for Year 12 students at the Kingaroy Town Hall.
Get Ready For Some Jungle Fun!
The stage is set for a night of rib-tickling slapstick comedy with the Jungle Juice theatre-restaurant show.
Nanango Jeweller Marries In Toowoomba
Nanango jeweller Darrel Brewerton exchanged marriage vows with his fiancee Gillian Walker on October 21 at St David’s Presbyterian Church in Toowoomba.
Futsal Facility Proposed For Nanango
An Australian Futsal Association training camp will be built in Nanango if the owners agree to changes requested by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Truck Destroyed By Fire
A juvenile has been charged with wilful damage and unlawful use of a motor vehicle after a truck caught on fire at Memerambi on Monday night.
Two Roads Get New Names
The South Burnett Regional Council will rename two roads in Wondai and Taromeo to make life easier for emergency services, postal services and the general public.
Scholarships Offered To Young Farmers
The Future Farmers Network – a national body that represents young people working in the agriculture industry – is offering three scholarships to budding farmers.
Missing Links To Be Filled In
The South Burnett Regional Council will begin installing a new concrete footpath along the McDonald’s side of Haly Street, Kingaroy next week to replace its “missing links”.
LNP Promises $400,000 For Clubhouse
A key LNP election promise from the last State Election campaign – to help support South Burnett people with a mental illness reconnect with the community – has been revived for this campaign, with a more generous proposal for funding.
Nationwide Crackdown On Speeding
Queensland Police launched Operation Safe Speeds on Thursday, part of a national day of action designed to address speeding on Australian roads.
Futsal News
We have just two Thursday nights left this season before the Kingaroy High School closes it sports auditorium for the holidays.
Bunnings Store Gets Go-Ahead
The South Burnett Regional Council approved the development of a Bunnings warehouse in Kingaroy at its monthly meeting on Wednesday.
Groups Urged To Apply For Funding
Applications will close on December 19 for Round 2 of the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund.
Big Yarding At Murgon
A yarding of 850 sold to strong market values in Murgon on Tuesday, with export cattle making up about a quarter of the total numbers.
Council To Unpack Tourism Issues
The South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting an all-day tourism workshop at Yallakool Tourist Park next Thursday (November 23) for local tourism operators.
Supermarket Expansion Approved
Cornett’s SupaIGA Supermarket in Murgon will undergo an expansion in 2018 after the South Burnett Regional Council gave its approval on Wednesday.
Mark It, Hide It, Lock It … Or Lose It
Kingaroy police are urging all rural and residential landholders to improve their property security and “make your mark”.
