Moreton To Secure Cash Flow
Moreton Resources’ project near Texas has secured a mining lease from the State Government, and the company says the silver, copper, zinc and gold project should be fully operational by January.
4SB Hosts Meet’n’Greet
Radio station 4SB 1071AM will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
MPs Visit Local Farmers
Local Member Llew O’Brien showed off some of the champions of agriculture in his Wide Bay Electorate to visiting Federal MP Luke Hartsuyker during a tour of the region last week.
Riders Get Ready For Relay
It may have been wet in Kingaroy on Tuesday morning, but it takes more than a little rain to deter a determined cyclist from his (or her) chosen route.
Police Remembered On Friday
South Burnett residents joined local police officers in Kingaroy on Friday to pay tribute to the 144 Queensland police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty since 1861.
QFF Unhappy With Inland Rail Route
The Queensland Farmers Federation believes the Federal Government has made the wrong decision in regards to the route for the Yelarbon to Gowrie section of the Inland Rail, but it doesn’t expect the decision to change.
Fire Bans Lifted In
South Burnett, Gympie
South-east Queensland fire bans have been lifted following substantial rainfall over the long weekend
Horse Ride Went Off Without A Hitch
The 2017 Kilkivan Great Horse Ride went off as planned at the weekend, although the heat in the lead-up cut back the number of riders substantially.
Talent Rings Out In Kingaroy
A group of some of Brisbane’s top musicians, playing some of the world’s most unusual classical instruments, visited Kingaroy as part of a tour of regional Queensland.
Creative Group Welcomes In Spring
Creative Connections in Nanango welcomed in Spring recently with a special Devonshire tea morning at their centre in George Street, Nanango.
Rail Trail History In The Making
History was made in the South Burnett on Sunday with the official opening of the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Charity Riders Foil Sabotage Attempt
A Charity Challenge cycle ride from Kingaroy to Murgon on Sunday not only raised $2300 for two local good causes … it may have also helped prevent a nasty accident.
Mustangs Win NRL’s Grassroots Award
The Murgon Mustangs Junior Rugby League Club has been named the 2017 NRL Community Awards “Grassroots Club of the Year”.
Rankin Confirmed As ALP Candidate
Queensland Labor has confirmed Yarraman resident Ben Rankin will be Labor’s candidate for Nanango
Winds Cause Several Blackouts
Parts of the South Burnett lost power due to damage caused by the strong winds which accompanied Sunday night’s much-welcome rainfall.
Anderson Strikes Again
Lindsay Anderson went to the winner’s circle to greet Liverpool Jane and her jockey Gemma Steele after the Topsy Bath Memorial (BM 50, 1030 m) at Gympie last Saturday.
Fire Threat Eases At Cherbourg
Two water bombers, a helicopter and multiple fire units were called to Cherbourg on Friday afternoon
Canadian Duo Coming To Nanango
Touring Canadian vocal duo Madison Violet will be dropping into The Shed at Nanango next week to perform their special blend of folk, pop and Americana.
Get Set For A Big Weekend!
The annual South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show long weekend festival will get underway on Friday … here’s a quick guide to what’s on!
Last Days To Apply For Scholarship
Applications for one of the South Burnett’s most sought after tertiary scholarships will close this Saturday, September 30.
