Wineries Double Medal Count
South Burnett wineries more than doubled their 2015 medal count at this year’s Queensland Wine Awards.
Sharing A Cuppa Is Good Medicine
It’s something we should be asking every day, but on one day every a year the question becomes more insistent … RU OK?
Ambulance Station Operating Well
Kingaroy’s ambulance fleet responded to 969 incidents in August, the Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee heard at their Annual General Meeting on September 6.
A Big Night At St Joey’s
St Joseph’s School fete is always a big night for Murgon, and this year’s effort didn’t disappoint.
Local Authors Shortlisted For Award
“Not Just Black And White”, a book by Cherbourg mother and daughter Lesley and Tammy Williams, has been shortlisted in this year’s Queensland Premier’s Award for a Published Work of State Significance.
Rural Firies Share A Vital Message
An idea by firefighters at McEuen Rural Fire Brigade may save lives and property this bushfire season
Come And Try A Country Kitchen
The Kingaroy QCWA will be holding a demonstration session soon so local people interested in the QCWA Country Kitchens program can see what it’s all about.
New Art Prize To Honour Artist
A new art prize named in honour of South Burnett artist David Bryce will be awarded biannually from 2018.
Council To Widen Road
The South Burnett Regional Council will begin widening a stretch of Kumbia Brooklands Road on Monday (September 12).
Businesses Told To Stop
Trading With Coal Reuse
Coal Reuse has officially stopped trading, with liquidators advising businesses on Thursday to immediately “cease any and all trade with and services to the company”.
Dingo Love Licks Shadow MPs
It’s not every day that you’ll find a couple of LNP Members of Parliament – and Shadow Ministers, at that – saying nice things about dingoes …
Artist Stamps Mark On Gallery
Bundaberg artist Marlies Oakley isn’t sure exactly how many hours she put into creating her latest exhibition. But if the reactions of people who’ve seen it are any guide, it was time well spent.
Torch Relay Coming To Kingaroy
A torch relay for the Police & Emergency Services Games will pass through Kingaroy on October 4
Speedway Plans Another Big Season
The South Burnett Speedway Club has released its racing schedule for the 2016-17 season at the Lucas Oil Kingaroy Speedway.
Energy Queensland CEO Named
Former Origin Energy general manager David Smales has been appointed CEO of the new merged power distribution body, Energy Queensland.
MP Showcases Local
Produce In Hong Kong
Wine from South Burnett producer Clovely Estate was featured at a special Queensland Government networking event in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
Phone App To Monitor Wild Dogs
A smartphone app and website that allows livestock producers and members of landholder groups to record sightings of wild dogs is looking for more users.
Car Strikes Fallen Tree
A driver was taken to Kingaroy Hospital after his sedan struck a fallen tree on Kingaroy-Cooyar Road
Government To Change Prison Age
17-year-olds will no longer be viewed as adults, and will not be sent to adult prisons if convicted by the courts, under a proposed law reform announced by the State Government on Wednesday.
A Simple Question
That Could Save A Life
R U supporting RU OK? Day on Thursday? You could start a conversation that just might save a life.
