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Thank You For The Warm Welcome!

Thank You For The Warm Welcome!

After recent changes to the State Electorate boundaries, I would like to offer a huge thank you to all the community groups, businesses and individuals who have offered me such a warm welcome as I’ve travelled throughout the area.

Wondai SES Wins Regional Award

Wondai SES Wins Regional Award

Wondai SES Group – which was on its last legs just a year ago – has been named the North Coast Region’s 2017 Regional Group of the Year.

Photo Finish For Lyall’s Career

Photo Finish For Lyall’s Career

In 2013, comic-actress Magda Szubanski, who was in Nanango for the Big Screen Film Festival, relished her interactions with jockey Lyall Appo at the Lee Park races.

Relay For Life Change

Relay For Life Change

The wet weather over the past few days has forced a last-minute relocation for this year’s South Burnett Relay For Life.

Helping Hand From Rotary

Helping Hand From Rotary

Taabinga Rotary handed over the first of their cheques from the proceeds of this year’s Bookarama last week … a handy $1000 to the South Burnett Pantry in Kingaroy.

Officer Referred To ESC

Officer Referred To ESC

An altercation on a Murgon footpath involving a police officer, local residents and schoolchildren has been referred to the police Ethical Standards Command for investigation.

Two Hurt In Accidents

Two Hurt In Accidents

A man aged in his 40s was flown to hospital with multiple serious injuries after a vehicle rolled over near Cooyar on Thursday night.

Proston Makes Its Mark

Proston Makes Its Mark

Visitors who use Proston’s new free caravan parking area will soon be able to enjoy something truly unique in the South Burnett.

Vintage Rally Clocks Up Milestones

Vintage Rally Clocks Up Milestones

This year’s rally by the Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club was extra special … it was their 20th rally and their fifth at their purpose-built grounds in Kingaroy

Red Earth Planning 2018 Course

Red Earth Planning 2018 Course

An information session was held in Kingaroy on Tuesday night for people interested in taking part in the 2018 Community Leadership Program organised by the Red Earth Community Foundation.