Possible Site For Bunnings?
Rumours are flying that hardware giant Bunnings has bought highway frontage in Kingaroy which was to have been the site of a multi-million dollar motel development.
Sensational Month At Dams
Another sensational month of fishing has gone by since my last report and the edges have really come alive with some cracking fish caught at BP and Boondooma dams.
Are You An Online Hero?
Are you a regional online hero? If so, the Regional Australia Institute is searching for you …
Sign On For Futsal
A sign-on evening for South Burnett Futsal will be held this Thursday (October 6) from 3:30pm to 5:30pm at the Kingaroy Indoor Sports Auditorium.
Art Launches A Big Weekend
A near-capacity crowd packed the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on Friday night to help launch this year’s South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show Festival.
Cricket Season Ready To Begin
The 2016-17 South Burnett cricket season will get under way next Saturday (October 8) in a new-look, combined competition consisting of both A and B Grade teams.
Country Fair To Raise Christmas Cheer
A Country Fair at Kingaroy Airport on November 26 wants to help raise some Christmas cheer
Large Fire At Coverty
Firefighters were called at midday on Sunday to a large fire burning in the Coverty area.
Busy Year At Local Hospitals
Almost 6000 more adult dental procedures were carried out in the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service region last year than during the previous 12 months.
South Burnett On Show To China
A delegation from a Chinese cosmetics company visited several South Burnett companies last week as part of a fact-finding tour to locate potential suppliers for their business.
A Right Royal Knockout At Gympie
Last Saturday, Famechon Baroness took out the $10,000 Battlers Cup, the 2160 metre BM 55 test of stamina that topped Gympie’s bill.
Jimna Tower ‘In Danger Of Collapse’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is seeking community feedback on the latest structural report into the Jimna Fire Tower.
Crime Rate Up 9pc
Statistics released by Queensland Police show that crime in the Darling Downs District has risen 9 per cent over the past 12 months
Watch Out For Fires
The Rural Fire Service is urging residents and travellers in the Wide Bay and Burnett areas to be vigilant with heightened fire conditions predicted for Friday and Saturday.
South Burnett Gets Ready To Shine
The October long weekend is almost on us … and the South Burnett is getting ready to shine.
Talks On $20m Jobs Package To Start
The Federal Government will begin holding community consultations in the Wide Bay-Burnett in the next few months as part of a $20 million regional jobs package promised by Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien.
Solemn Liturgy Honours Police
South Burnett residents joined local police officers in Murgon on Thursday to pay tribute to the 143 Queensland police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty since 1861.
Farm Safety ‘Slowly Improving’
A new report by Safe Work Australia which looks at health and safety in agricultural industries has found the rate of farm fatalities has fallen by around 24 per cent since 2003.
Energy Audits Cut Farm Power Costs
Most farms could shave 20 to 40 per cent off their power bills if they undertook an energy audit, Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson says.
Alfie Langer Coming To Dinner
Football legend Allan “Alfie” Langer will be coming to Murgon for dinner on Thursday, October 20
