QRRRWN Picks Strong Women
The QRRRWN announced the winners its annual Strong Women Leadership Awards at the group’s annual State Conference in Emerald on Saturday night.
Push Grows To Upgrade Road
A new working group has been formed to pressure the State Government to upgrade two vital transport links in the South Burnett.
4WD Rolls At Wooroolin
A driver was lucky to escape injury in a single-vehicle crash which occurred at Wooroolin on Saturday morning.
Teams Assess Damage From Heavy Rain
Government staff are on the ground in central Queensland and the Burnett assessing damage to agricultural production caused by floods and the recent heavy rain.
Local Charities Risking Fines
Seven South Burnett not-for-profit groups are risking fines from the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission (ACNC).
Trent’s An Everyday Murgon Hero
Former Murgon QAS paramedic Trent Wrayford is a true everyday hero, and now he has a certificate to prove it.
Garden Festival Draws The Rain
The annual Colours Of Yarraman Festival began and ended with rain this year … and it had a few splashes during the week as well.
Rockers Hit The Dance Floor
Waterhole Rocks – Nanango’s annual four-day celebration of everything 50s and 60s – got off to a rocking start on Thursday afternoon.
Schools To Get Remembrance Day Kits
Local schools will receive an educational kit in preparation for Remembrance Day on November 11, Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said on Thursday.
Social Media May Help
(Or Hinder) Mental Health
Social media could benefit some people battling against feelings of isolation and depression
Training Opportunities Expanded
The Queensland Government has expanded its First Start program and is now calling on eligible not-for-profit community organisations to apply for $20,000 subsidies for trainees.
Free Flu Vaccine For Under 5s
The State Government will invest $1 million to provide free flu vaccinations for children aged up to five
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The Wondai Race Club will be holding its annual Caulfield Cup race meeting – always one of its biggest meetings of the year – at the Wondai Racecourse in Baynes Street this Saturday, October 21.
Fascinating Fare For Wondai’s Cup Day
Patrons who are loyal to the locals will have plenty of choice on Saturday – the South Burnett Race Club’s Caulfield Cup meeting has been supported by no less than eight Burnett stables.
SES Invited To Apply For Grants
Ergon Energy is inviting State Emergency Service groups to apply for grants to buy vital emergency equipment.
Subway Promotion To Help Foodbank
The Subway shop in Kingaroy will be joining in with fellow stores across Australia in a “Live Feed” promotion on November 3 to help Foodbank Australia.
Court Cracks Down On Unfair Contracts
The Federal Court has declared that eight terms in the standard form contract used by JJ Richards & Sons Pty Ltd with small businesses are unfair and therefore void following action by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Snapshots Capture Region’s Heritage
The winners of a competition to photograph sites in the South Burnett’s Local Heritage Register have been announced.
Huge Night At The Cooyar Pub
One of the highlights of the recent South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show long weekend was the action-packed Cooyar Rodeo, held at the rear of the Cooyar Hotel.
ALP To Host Meet & Greet
The Wondai branch of the ALP will be holding a meet and greet at Wondai’s Cecil Hotel at 3:30pm on Saturday, October 28 to introduce its Federal and State candidates for the seats of Flynn and Nanango.
