Senior Cits Say Thank You
The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club hosted former members of the Kingaroy Apex Club to a concert and lunch on Thursday to mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre.
Cyclists Ready For 100km Trail
There should be some very tired cyclists pedalling into Yarraman on Saturday afternoon after completing a 100km cycling challenge on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
2018 Mining Scholarship Now Open
Downer Mining and Stanwell have begun their search for the South Burnett winner of a valuable $10,000-a-year university scholarship.
Treasurer Says State Finances Improving
The 2016-17 Report on State Finances showing the final outcomes of last year’s State Budget confirm Queensland had a $2.821 billion surplus and reduced its debt by $1 billion.
Council To Examine Pipeline Costs
The South Burnett Regional Council has kicked off its long-term plan to connect Kingaroy’s water supply to Nanango.
Punters Back Hung Parliament
Online bookmaker Sportsbet.com.au believe the Queensland State election will return a hung Parliament, with 80 per cent of money currently wagered backing that outcome.
Name Change For Airport
Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport has bowed to geographical reality and will now be known as Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport.
Apex Dream Came True 40 Years Ago
Former members of the Kingaroy Apex Club will be gathering on Thursday to mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre – a project they initiated and saw through to completion.
Law Society Flags Key Election Issues
The Queensland Law Society (QLS) has called on all political parties to reform the law so that councils are required to obtain market value when they exercise a power of sale to recover unpaid rates.
Downer Offers Two Apprenticeships
Downer Mining advised on Wednesday they are offering two positions for an apprentice boilermaker and an apprentice heavy diesel fitter.
QFF Calls For Electricity Reforms
The Queensland Farmers Federation says electricity prices will be a major factor in the outcome of the State election, but says the “jury is still out’ on how the various parties will address the issue.
Thinking Pink Could Save Lives
Every year a small field of pink ladies appears on the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt lawn, accompanied by a group of women also wearing pink.
Halloween Comes Early In Yarraman
They may have been a few days early, but that didn’t stop the Yarraman Historical Society celebrating Halloween last Friday night.
Mayor Calls On Pollies To Solve Tarong
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell will call on all political parties contesting the up-coming State election to come up with a practical solution for the inevitable closure of the Tarong Power Stations and Meandu Mine.
MP Plans Big Weekend
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington will be criss-crossing the South Burnett on the campaign trail this weekend.
ALP Vows To Extend Job Program
The Back To Work program will be extended to 2021 if the Palaszczuk Government is re-elected on November 25.
Christmas Lights Can Win Big Prizes
The South Burnett will light up to celebrate Christmas this December, thanks to mining magnate Gina Rinehart and her company, Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd.
Four Hurt As Car Rolls
Four people were injured when car rolled twice on a dirt road near Imbil on Tuesday afternoon.
Award Nominations Close Soon
Nominations for the South Burnett’s annual Australia Day Awards will close next Friday (November 10).
LNP Promises New $5m Bridge
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has promised that, if elected, an LNP State Government would spend $5 million to replace a dangerous single-lane bridge at Cooyar.
