Top Riders Coming To Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club will be hosting two Queensland State Titles on Saturday at their special showground track.
They’re Off And Running …
The rumours and waiting are finally over … Queenslanders will go to the polls on November 25.
Law Council Backs Referendum Call
The Law Council of Australia has given its” full and unqualified support” to the recommendation for a referendum to be held on the creation of a representative body that gives First Nations people a voice to the Federal Parliament.
Rotary Stalwart Dies
A funeral will be held next week for well-known cattle producer and local businessman Ray Black, 91, who died last Sunday.
Focus On Safety At Murgon
Former rugby league star – and now Queensland Safety Ambassador – Shane Webcke was the special guest speaker at a Safe Work Month event organised by BIEDO in Murgon on Thursday night.
Near Perfect Sweep By The Ladies
Female jockeys were podium placed at Wondai 14 times last Saturday and it was only Jason Missen, who collected third money on Fasta Than Light in the last event, who prevented the perfect score of five trifectas.
Melissa Named QRRRWN President
South Burnett cattle producer Melissa Barnett has been elected president of the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network.
Glenn Returns To Wondai Gallery
The November exhibition at the Wondai Art Gallery will officially open next Friday night (November 3) and there’ll be a treat in store again for local art lovers.
IGA Fuels Up Taromeo Firies
Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade volunteers will be able to take meal breaks during training and reduction burns thanks to Yarraman IGA who have come on board as the brigade’s first “Feed The Firies” sponsor.
Farmers Network To Discuss Energy Costs
The South Burnett Community Agriculture Network will be holding its last meeting for 2017 in November to coincide with National Agriculture Day celebrations.
MP Demands Guarantee On Stanwell
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has demanded that Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk guarantee before the next State Election that Stanwell won’t close its Tarong power stations.
Program To Foster Regional ‘Angels’
The State Government has launched a program to encourage the growth and development of “angel investor” groups in regional Queensland to help get startup companies on their feet.
Design Work Starts On $14m Upgrade
Detailed design work has begun for the $14 million upgrade of the Wide Bay Highway intersection with the Bruce Highway near Bells Bridge.
KCCI To Hold AGM
Fiedler Brothers Plumbing will be the hosts for the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s AGM and Christmas break-up drinks.
Senator Bows Out After 13 Years
Deputy Leader of the Nationals Fiona Nash – also dismissed from Parliament of Friday by the High Court – has released a statement which hints that she may be considering a career outside politics.
High Court Kicks Out Deputy PM
The High Court has dismissed Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce from Federal Parliament.
$330,000 Facelift For Dandabah
The picnic area and National Park visitor information centre at Dandabah have enjoyed a $330,000 upgrade, thanks to the State Government.
More Payment Certainty For Subbies
Building industry subcontractors will have more certainty about getting paid on time after the State Government passed a new law through parliament.
SBRC Releases Annual Report
The South Burnett Regional Council released its latest annual report on Thursday morning
Smart Farms Grants Now Open
Farmers, community groups and industry groups are being encouraged to apply for grants to protect and improve the condition of soil, vegetation and biodiversity and help agricultural systems to adapt to change.
