Local Heroes Earn Grants
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has announced the successful applicants in the third round of her “Local Hero” grant program.
Two Horse Riders Injured
Two riders were injured in separate falls from horses at the weekend.
Kumbia Celebrates Springtime
Keen dancers will travel long distances to cut a rug, which the Kumbia Hall Committee proved at their recent Springtime Ball.
Firies Want To Catch Arsonist
The Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade is appealing for public help to catch an arsonist they believe is responsible for a recent spate of bushfires in the Taromeo area.
MP Calls For Scrapping Of Bee Ban
Member for Gympie Tony Perrett is calling a ban on beekeepers using National Parks to be scrapped
Boost For Mountains Lookout
The State Government’s $400 million Works for Queensland program is about to provide a boost for tourists visiting the Bunya Mountains.
Armistice Centenary Grants Available
Ex-service organisations and community groups are being encouraged to apply for funding for projects that mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Two Die In Gliding Crash
Two men have died in a gliding crash on the Darling Downs.
United Petroleum Discounts E10 Fuel
United Petroleum will discount E10 fuel by 6c per litre from Tuesday to increase the uptake of biofuel
Funeral: Margie Lehmann
A funeral service will be held in Toowoomba on Thursday for former Kingaroy State School teacher Margaret (“Margie”) Lehmann, 44, who died suddenly on September 15 after a short illness.
New Tower For Moore
Mobile phone coverage along the D’Aguilar Highway looks set to improve for Optus customers following council approval for the construction of a tower in Benarkin State Forest.
Premier Salutes Kingaroy Projects
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made a flying visit to Kingaroy on Monday to inspect progress on a string of local State Government projects and to announce support for a $100 million expansion plan at Swickers.
Written Learner Driver Test To Be Axed
The State Government plans to scrap the written learner driver’s test and replace it with an online test
Racegoers Enjoy A Spring Fling
Nanango’s Heritage Race Meeting on Saturday was not quite as hectic as August’s Nanango Cup, but that was due more to the start of the Spring school holidays than anything else.
Young Soccer Players
Prepare For Coast Cup
A small team of South Burnett U8s/U9s soccer players will be competing on the Gold Coast soon
Couples Do Well In Garden Competition
Keen couples at Cooyar and Upper Yarraman have done well in the annual Garden Competition run in conjunction with the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba.
Police Car Rammed By Ute
Police are seeking public help following an incident where a police car was damaged by another vehicle near Kingsthorpe on Thursday night.
New Rehabilitation Service For Region
The South Burnett will get a new drug and alcohol rehabilitation service as the result of a “community ice forum” called by Member for Maranoa David Littleproud in June.
Region Gets Another $4.3m Windfall
The State Government has approved another $4.385 million of Works For Queensland projects
A Smashing Time In Blackbutt
There was plenty of avocado fun to be had in Blackbutt on Saturday, without anyone having to worry about their mortgages!
