Cordell Named Club Champion
Club Championship trophies were distributed at Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club’s last Club Day for the year at the weekend.
MP Vows He’s A True Blue Aussie
With MPs of all political persuasions being caught out lately by Section 44 (i) of the Constitution, Member for Maranoa David Littleproud wants to assure his constituents that he’s dinky-di.
Plaque Unveiled At Rotunda
Kingaroy’s renovated Memorial Park Rotunda was officially opened on Wednesday morning, although the $198,000 restoration project is still not totally finished.
Children’s Crossing Gets Final Upgrade
The South Burnett Regional Council began finalising the upgrade of the children’s crossing in Bell Street, Kumbia adjacent to Kumbia State School on Monday.
Help For Young Sports Stars
Cloyna brothers Darryl and Richard Bridges were among 20 Wide Bay students to receive grants in the latest round of the Federal Government’s Local Sporting Champions program.
New Feature At Museum
The members of the Bunya Mountains Natural History Association have thanked the Heritage Bank, Nanango, for their sponsorship of a TV and DVD player.
Barambah Shed Men Founder Retires
The future of the Barambah Shed Men has been cast into doubt after one of its founders announced he will be retiring soon after almost 10 years of volunteering.
ALDI Recalls Hot Dogs
ALDI supermarkets have recalled American-Style Skinless Hot Dogs after pieces of bone were detected in some items.
Dragon’s Tale Now In Libraries
South Burnett libraries are now stocking a book produced by a local author to help people struggling with mental health issues, particularly depression and bullying.
Driver ‘Clocked At 192km/h’
A Nanango man was refused bail in Southport Magistrates Court on Monday after allegedly driving at speeds of up to 192km/h on the M1 motorway in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Councillors’ Fears Put Plan At Risk
A proposal to move Wooroolin Railway Station back to its original location has attracted support from the Wooroolin community but has aroused concerns in some South Burnett councillors.
Barry’s Work Hasn’t Gone Unnoticed
Barry Richardson – and his dog “Tank” – are a familiar sight around Blackbutt … at times, Barry seems to be involved in just about everything that goes on in the town!
MP Welcomes Royal Commission
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – one of the LNP backbenchers who had been pressing hard for a judicial inquiry into Australian banks – has welcomed the Royal Commission announced last week.
Winter Crop Yields Slashed
Mixed seasonal conditions have slashed winter crop yields in Australia, according to the Australian crop report released on Tuesday by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.
Four Parrots Stolen
Kingaroy Police are investigating the theft of four parrots from an address in River Road on Monday night.
Races Outpace The Rain
Nanango Race Club’s Christmas Race Meeting went ahead on Sunday despite dire rainfall threats of 25mm to 50mm from the Weather Bureau.
Volunteers Top 270 Years’ Service
South Burnett councillor Ros Heit presented badges to a group of Wondai QCWA members on Monday morning who between them have racked up an amazing 270 years of service to the organisation.
Rain Postpones Roads Tour
Wet weather has forced the postponement of a road tour scheduled for Tuesday which was to have been part of a push to get State and Federal governments to improve transport links in the western part of the South Burnett.
Maidenwell Weekend Raises $14,000
The inaugural Maidenwell LifeFlight Fundraising weekend has been hailed a success by its organiser, South Burnett councillor Gavin Jones.
Nine Guides Win Top Award
Last year the Kingaroy Girl Guides painted a new name on their Junior BP Award honour board – the first one they’d added to it in the past ten years.
