Intersection Re-Opens
The Clark & Swendson Road intersection, near Swickers, has been re-opened to two-way traffic.
Large Fire At Nanango
UPDATE 3:45pm: The fire has been extinguished and there no longer is smoke affecting the area.
Sports Ground Gets A New Name
The Maidenwell Sports Ground was officially renamed on Saturday afternoon … about 35 years later than originally planned.
Kingaroy Man Says ‘Thank You’
For years, Allan McKeering donated to the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter service not thinking he would ever need to use it.
Meet The Future Errol Munt Park
Toowoomba Regional Council will carry out a major upgrade of Yarraman’s Errol Munt Park in 2017
‘Horrific’ Time On Local Roads
The last few days have been a “horrific” time on South Burnett roads, say local police.
LNP Attacks ‘Unfair’ Energy Target
The LNP Opposition claims the State Government’s renewable energy plan will make Queenslanders pay more for power – and subsidise other States.
Birthday Crowd Packs Bunyas
The Bunya Mountains hosted an extra-large gathering of guests over the weekend.
Stormy Weather Brings On The Hot Bite!
We’re well into our hot, stormy months.The hot weather and afternoon storm build-ups are bringing on some awesome opportunities for big bass and yellowbelly.
Storm Leaves Thousands In Dark
Saturday night’s wild thunderstorms in the South Burnett caught motorists by surprise, brought down trees and branches, and left thousands of residents without power for more than 21 hours.
Funeral For Yarraman Stalwart
A funeral Mass will be held in Yarraman on Friday, December 9 for well-known local resident and Yarraman Bowls Club president Wayne Emms, who died on Friday night.
Nanango Man Dies In Head-On Crash
A 32-year-old Nanango man was killed on Sunday when his sedan and a livestock semi-trailer collided
Springborg To Quit Politics
MP Lawrence Springborg announced on Saturday that he would not contest the next State election
Two Hurt In Motorbike Crash
A 47-year-old Ipswich woman has been flown to hospital after a motorbike crash on Saturday morning
Nanango Draws The Numbers
Despite all the counter attractions, acceptances for Sunday’s card at Lee Park are very pleasing.
Industrial Action Strikes Centrelink
Centrelink is warning residents to defer non-business next Monday and Friday afternoons due to industrial action by the Community and Public Sector Union.
Government Backs Off Full WET Cuts
The Federal Government will not proceed with potentially devastating cuts to the Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) rebate scheme announced in this year’s Budget.
MP Keeps In Touch At Footy
Bean Grower Australia’s inaugural Workplace Warriors Footy Fun Day in Kingaroy proved two things last weekend … there’s plenty of people keen to get out and have fun with their workmates, and politicians can (sometimes) pass a football.
Senate Okays Backpacker Tax … At Last
The Federal Government’s controversial “backpacker tax” has finally been passed by the Senate … on the third attempt.
Summer Reading Club Offers Holiday Fun
South Burnett children who want to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Club can pick up their activity pack from any of the South Burnett libraries from Saturday, December 10.
