PCYC Unveils Driving Simulator
The South Burnett PCYC is running a special road safety program over the school holidays for children aged 15 or above, or adults eager to brush up their skills.
Councillors Kick Off Carpool Karaoke
There are times in every reporter’s life when the world suddenly seems to move 10 degrees off kilter and you accidentally step into the Twilight Zone.
O’Dowd Backs Nuclear Power
Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has suggested that nuclear energy will be the “next step” in Australia’s energy mix after coal.
Premiers Unite At Nanango
Top trainer Glenn Richardson and top jockey Jason Hoopert will team up with Jill’s Shadow in the Heritage Nanango BM55 at Lee Park on Saturday
Solos Heading To Town
You’ve heard of Grey Nomads, but what about Grey Solos?
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Heritage Cup Race Meeting on Saturday – always one of its most colourful meetings of the year
Upgrades At Goomeri
Deputy Premier Jackie Trad made a quick visit to Gympie on Wednesday to announce more than $6 million worth of “Works for Queensland” projects in the region.
Cherbourg Celebrates Islander Links
A special ceremony was held at Cherbourg on Wednesday to mark the 75th anniversary of a little-known piece of Queensland’s war history.
Book Chronicles Church’s Centenary
A new history of the “Little Cathedral In The Bush” by Nanango historian Elizabeth Caffery seems certain to become an essential addition to any South Burnett history collection.
Young Artists Win Calendar Prizes
South Burnett success in the State Government’s Farm Safety Calendar competition has continued this year with three local students again taking home prizes – including a second win from Cooyar!
Local Finalists In Safety Awards
Stanwell Corporation and Toowoomba Regional Council have been named as finalists in different categories at the 2017 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland “Safe Work and Return to Work Awards”.
Fishers Warned To Check Their Bait
The State Government has launched an advertising campaign to warn anglers not to use supermarket prawns as bait in an effort to prevent the spread of white spot and other foreign diseases
Pilot Program Aims To Cut Youth Crime
A social reinvestment program that will provide opportunities for young people to be positively involved in their community, instead of turning to crime, will be piloted in Cherbourg.
Maranoa Rejects Same-Sex Marriage
Maranoa – one of the three Federal electorates that criss-cross the South Burnett – has the least support for same-sex marriage in the country, according to a Vote Compass poll conducted by the ABC.
Dangerous Fire Conditions On Thursday
A local fire ban is being imposed on Thursday as record dry conditions heighten the risk of bushfires
MP Opens Cherbourg Men’s Shed
Queensland’s first accredited Aboriginal Men’s Shed was officially opened in Cherbourg on Wednesday by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Mark Furner.
Stolen House Spotted In Kingaroy
Have you seen this tiny house anywhere in the South Burnett lately?
Mustangs Stampede To Victory
Murgon fans were ecstatic on Saturday and no wonder … it’s almost 15 years since a Mustangs captain hoisted the South Burnett Rugby League trophy in triumph at the end of a senior Grand Final.
Quad Bike Campaign Relaunched
The State Government launched the latest phase of its Ride Ready quad bike safety advertising campaign on Tuesday.
Local Fishermen Do Well At Glenbawn
Yallakool/Lake Boondooma manager Corey Goldie and fishing columnist Matthew Langford were placed equal fifth in the Bass Nation Australian Team Championships at the weekend
