Saluting Kingaroy’s Best & Brightest
Parents and friends packed into the Kingaroy Town Hall recently to salute the best and brightest students at Kingaroy State High School.
Council To Create 10-Year Asset Plan
The South Burnett Regional Council will create a 10 year plan to manage its building assets, thanks to a $180,000 grant from Queensland’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program.
Poetry Lovers To Enjoy Brekkie
Poetry lovers in the South Burnett have been invited to come along and enjoy a special breakfast at Whipbird Cafe at Coolabunia on November 19.
Waiting Lists ‘Skyrocketing’: MP
Nanango MP Deb Frecklington is angry about a huge blowout in the Kingaroy Dental Clinic’s waiting list
Government To Offer Interest-Free Solar
The State Government will offer zero-interest loans to help people install solar and battery systems next year
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Racing Outpaces The Rain
Saturday in the South Burnett started with a few sprinkles and gradually built up to a downpour … but that didn’t stop a large crowd turning out to Wondai’s race track despite the leaden skies.
Salvos Unveil New-Look Store
The Salvation Army’s new Red Shield Family Store was opened with a flourish on Saturday morning with an eager crowd of shoppers keen to explore the shelves as soon as the ribbon was cut.
Affordable Energy Plan
Promises Power Bill Savings
The State Government announced on Monday it will cut $50 a year from Ergon household electricity bills for the next two years.
QFF Praises Extra Farm Energy Audits
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the State Government’s commitment of $10 million to extend the Energy Savers Plus program.
QRRRWN Picks Strong Women
The QRRRWN announced the winners its annual Strong Women Leadership Awards at the group’s annual State Conference in Emerald on Saturday night.
Push Grows To Upgrade Road
A new working group has been formed to pressure the State Government to upgrade two vital transport links in the South Burnett.
4WD Rolls At Wooroolin
A driver was lucky to escape injury in a single-vehicle crash which occurred at Wooroolin on Saturday morning.
Teams Assess Damage From Heavy Rain
Government staff are on the ground in central Queensland and the Burnett assessing damage to agricultural production caused by floods and the recent heavy rain.
Local Charities Risking Fines
Seven South Burnett not-for-profit groups are risking fines from the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission (ACNC).
Trent’s An Everyday Murgon Hero
Former Murgon QAS paramedic Trent Wrayford is a true everyday hero, and now he has a certificate to prove it.
Garden Festival Draws The Rain
The annual Colours Of Yarraman Festival began and ended with rain this year … and it had a few splashes during the week as well.
Rockers Hit The Dance Floor
Waterhole Rocks – Nanango’s annual four-day celebration of everything 50s and 60s – got off to a rocking start on Thursday afternoon.
Schools To Get Remembrance Day Kits
Local schools will receive an educational kit in preparation for Remembrance Day on November 11, Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said on Thursday.
Social Media May Help
(Or Hinder) Mental Health
Social media could benefit some people battling against feelings of isolation and depression
