Looking Back, Looking Forward
With the Christmas-New Year period looming, it is fun to play Janus, the mythological figure often symbolised by a face that looks both backwards and forwards.
Two Hurt In Crash
A person suffered minor injuries in a single vehicle rollover in Nanango early on Monday morning.
Miracle Night At Kingaroy Carnival
A miracle occurred in Kingaroy Street on Thursday night … it didn’t rain!
PCA Takeover Offer On Track
Bega Cheese has advised the ASX that its unconditional takeover offer for all of the shares in the Peanut Company of Australia Limited is “progressing well”.
Crafty Gifts For Hospital Kids
The clever ladies at the Cooinda Craft Group have been at it again … this time making more than 40 toys for babies and children at Kingaroy Hospital.
Park Tracks Temporarily Closed
The Department of National Parks has advised that several walking tracks in the Bunya Mountains National Park will be closed briefly next week to allow the removal of large, hazardous trees.
Wildlife Ambulance Hits Streets
“Dingo” Simon’s fundraising to buy a “wildlife ambulance” has paid off, with the South Burnett Educational Wildlife Support Group Inc now the proud owner of a modern Mercedes van.
MP Urges Extra Care On Roads
Former police officer Llew O’Brien – now the Member for Wide Bay – has seen hundreds of road crashes during his career and sights that most people, thankfully, never have to see.
Drug And Alcohol Services Flourish
A new alcohol and drug support program, known as Flourish, has been launched in Kingaroy as the result of a drugs forum held in the town in June.
Thank You For Your Support!
With the State election results confirmed, I would like to thank you, the residents of the Nanango Electorate, for putting your faith in me to continue as your representative in the State Parliament.
LNP Unveils Shadow Ministry
Newly elected LNP Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington unveiled her Shadow Cabinet on Friday.
Do You Recognise These Players?
Do you recognise any of the tennis players in this old black and white photograph? Or can you remember the occasion on which it was taken?
Energy Audit For Council
Toowoomba Regional Council has been selected to take part in a State Government program aimed at cutting its power bill by up to 40 per cent.
Coal Mine Decision ‘By Next Christmas’
Moreton Resources expects to have a decision from the State Government on its proposed open-cut Kingaroy coal mine by next Christmas.
Developer Gets Six-Year Extension
A property developer who won approval to convert a large block of land in George Street, Blackbutt into 27 residential lots has been given an extra six years to turn their plans into reality.
Busy Summer Planned For Road Crews
Council road crews will be keeping busy over the Christmas school holiday period.
Kumbians Pause For Santa Claus
Santa Claus made an exciting appearance at the Kumbia Christmas Carnival this year, and was mobbed by eager children the moment he set foot in the grounds.
Christmas Charity Lunch Raises $5600
The South Burnett Mayor’s Community Christmas Lunch has been hailed a success … $5600 was raised for local charities, and a new singing star was possibly unearthed.
AGL Announces Community Grant Winners
The Coopers Gap Wind Farm has begun to produce benefits for the towns located closest to it
Cyclists … Help Police To Help You
Police storage sheds are always full of recovered bicycles, and sadly most will eventually head to auction as they have not been claimed and police have no way of identifying their owners.
