It Was Dougall Day At Nanango
Three generations of Toowoomba’s Dougall family had a hand in the first two winners on Nanango’s Heritage Bank program last Saturday.
Artwork To Encourage
Parents To Register Births
Artwork by former Cherbourg resident Charlie Chambers features on a new limited edition birth certificate
Lodge … Gone But Not Forgotten
In a week’s time, Freemason Lodge 134 in Nanango – one of the oldest lodges in Queensland – will officially close its doors for the last time.
Welcome, New Aussies!
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud paid a flying visit to the South Burnett on Wednesday to take part in one of the largest citizenship ceremonies ever seen in the region.
Rally Pulls In Crowd Of Enthusiasts
Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club members are already thinking about how they can top this year’s rally
Council Gives RSL A Break On Rates
The South Burnett Regional Council has given Nanango RSL Memorial Services Club a three-year moratorium on its rates.
Drug ‘Too Big A Risk’ To Exports
A tick-borne parasite which can kill both beef and dairy cattle still has no registered remedy available in Australia, although a drug has been identified for years which could be “highly effective”.
Wide Bay-Burnett Unemployment Drops
Australian Bureau of Statistics data released on Thursday shows unemployment in the Wide Bay-Burnett was down 2.4 percent over the same period last year – one of the largest declines in Queensland.
Last Chance For Census
If you haven’t filled in your Census form yet, this is now the last chance to do so or risk being fined.
Swimming Pool Openings Delayed
Four of the South Burnett Regional Council’s five seasonal swimming pools will have a later start to this year’s swimming season than usual.
Mat Casts A Spell At The Shed
Port Macquarie guitarist Mat Brooker kept a packed house enthralled with his mix of Latin fusion music on Wednesday night.
Rural Roads Getting Better: Jones
The South Burnett’s rural roads are steadily improving, Cr Spud Jones told Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Hospital Buildings On The Move
A campaign by the Nanango Historical Society to save two historic buildings at Nanango Hospital from demolition has paid off, with the Nanango Show Society able to put the buildings to good use.
Driver Blew 0.282: Police
A 51-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged with a high-range drink-driving offence after an incident in Fisher Street, Kingaroy, on Wednesday afternoon.
Local Heritage Register Released
The South Burnett Regional Council has voted to include 69 sites on the Local Heritage Register … but nine other properties won’t be included to allow more discussions with the affected owners
Another 9km Of Rail Trail Sealed
Another 20 per cent of the South Burnett Rail Trail has been sealed.
Coopers Gap EIS To Open For Comment
AGL Energy is encouraging South Burnett residents to have their say on the proposed Coopers Gap Wind Farm project when the Co-ordinator General opens the Environmental Impact Statement for public exhibition.
Council Happy With Rail Trail Arrangements
The South Burnett Regional Council is happy to receive $30,000 a year from the Department Of Transport for maintaining the Blackbutt-Linville Rail Trail, and would like it to continue.
Biker Clocked At 223km/h
Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage shot on Kingaroy-Cooyar Road on Tuesday afternoon to come forward in a bid to track down a motorcycle spotted travelling at more than 220km/h near Taabinga Village
Council Scales Back Supermarket Plans
An ambitious plan by Blackbutt’s supermarket developer to expand the project to include a number of small specialty shops had cold water poured on it on Wednesday.
