Some Serious Fun On Saturday
Alana Purcell proved earlier this year a wheelchair can’t stop her from playing a valuable role in the community, and she’s keen to share that message in Kingaroy this Saturday.
Nanango Picks Season’s Best Netballers
The Nanango and District Netball Association celebrated its end-of-season Awards Night at the Nanango Skating Rink on Friday with a neon disco and pizza party.
Aero Modellers Continue To Expand
The Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society held its AGM on Sunday after a breakfast of freshly-baked damper, butter and syrup provided by member Ron Coster.
Police Target Speeding
Police have been cracking down on speeding motorists after complaints from Kingaroy residents
St Mary’s Gambles On Trivia
St Mary’s Catholic College may be late starter to the local trivia circuit, but teachers and parents were keen to make it an odds-on favourite for local punters on Saturday night.
TAFE Offers Basic
Computing Course For Farmers
Kingaroy’s TAFE College will be offering a nine-hour course in basic computer skills for farmers next month.
First Responders React To Crash
Nanango ambulance officers, police, fire brigade and SES personnel scrambled last Monday night for a dramatic rescue at an isolated location off the Nanango-Tarong Road.
Miners To Face Tougher
Groundwater Extraction Laws
Resource companies wanting to take groundwater for mining activities will be subject to tougher assessment of environmental impacts under proposed new laws introduced by the Queensland Government.
Police Pick Hyundai Sonatas
Four-cylinder Hyundai Sonatas have been selected as the next generation of Queensland police cars.
Campaign Targets Ladder Safety
A new national education campaign led in Queensland by the Office of Fair Trading will be encouraging older men to rethink the way they use ladders.
Did You Ava Good Time?
Blackbutt and Benarkin residents have a new town song – and a new sport to practise for next year – following the 7th annual Bloomin’ Beautiful festival at the weekend.
Italian Day Celebrates The Good Life
The weather may have been rainy and overcast on Saturday, but it did nothing to dent the enthusiasm of festival-goers who went to Moffatdale Ridge for the winery’s second annual Italian Day.
MP Inspects New Police Station
Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, inspected the new facilities at the Nanango Police Station on Monday, and congratulated the police officers and staff who work there.
Maclagan Salutes Its History
A small town’s unique history was celebrated by hundreds of visitors at “Bismarck To Maclagan” Day
Desert Rose To Visit Northern Towns
The Federal Government’s newest Mobile Service Centre ‘Desert Rose’ will make its maiden voyage through the South Burnett towards the end of this month to give locals easy access to essential government payments and services.
Muster Fans Try New Things
Guests at the annual Nanango Country Music Muster got to enjoy something completely different this year: a taste of the South Burnett, and tours of Nanango.
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder
A 17-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder after an incident in Cherbourg on Saturday night.
MP Calls For Foreign
Investment Productivity Test
Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called for a productivity test to be applied to foreign investment following the release of a foreign-owned farm register last week.
Two Hurt In Crashes
Two Kingaroy drivers were taken to hospital with minor injuries after separate single vehicle crashes at the weekend
Watch Out For Fake $50s
Police are warning South Burnett shopkeepers to be alert for counterfeit $50 banknotes
