Dark Skies Project Moving Ahead
Astronomer Jim Barclay’s quest to get the South Burnett listed by the International Dark Skies Association (IDSA) will be taking a breather soon.
AGL Submits Coopers Gap EIS
AGL has submitted its draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Coopers Gap Wind Farm project
Last Chance To Be In Avocado Festival
There are just two weeks left for competitors to get their entries in, stall holders to book a site and comedy fans to secure tickets to see the Kransky Sisters at this year’s Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Avocado Festival.
Jensen Signs With Cowboys
Former Kingaroy Red Ant Marcus Jensen has signed a two-year rugby league deal with the North Queensland Cowboys.
Cadets Looking To Enlist A Leader
Wondai’s Army Cadets are on the lookout for a new commanding officer.
Heritage Launches New Home Loan Option
Parents who want to help their children get a foothold in the property market now have a new option.
Saints Earn Semi-Final Berth
With their season hopes on the line, South Burnett Saints dug deep on Saturday to defeat Goondiwindi Hawks in the sudden-death quarter final of the Darling Downs AFL competition.
Good Roll-Up For Pub Day
Kilcoy Bowls Club’s recent Pub Day drew a good roll-up of players and saw some healthy competition on the greens.
Torchlight Tales Celebrate Book Week
Schools all over the South Burnett have been organising special activities to celebrate Book Week
Celebrity Chef To Star At Murgon Expo
South Burnett residents will be treated to a visit next week from celebrity chef Matt Golinski
‘Micro-Sleeps’ Blamed For Crashes
The focus on Day 3 of Road Safety Week is fatigue and seatbelts … factors that have been involved in recent road crashes in the South Burnett.
Nude Pix Are Just Not Worth It
South Burnett teenagers have been warned of the possible lifelong consequences of taking nude selfies.
Truck Overturns On Highway
A 49-year-old truck driver was taken to Kingaroy Hospital with minor injuries after a crash on the D’Aguilar Highway near Blackbutt on Wednesday morning.
Project Changes Lives In Two Countries
Six Kingaroy State High students have become trailblazers for a new type of excursion opportunity at the school … and along the way they changed their lives, and the lives of a poor Cambodian family.
Paul’s Father Was A War Hero, Too
Yarraman’s Paul Tunn, 94, is a chip off the old block … his father was also a hero
Major Changes Planned
For Wine & Food Festival
The Wine & Food In The Park Festival will undergo major changes when it makes its next outing
Cyclists Pedalling To Blackbutt
A group of up to 60 cyclists from the Brisbane Valley will be riding up the Blackbutt Range on Saturday, September 10 for a day of fun and avocados.
Gayndah Takes Home Trophy
The fifth annual South Burnett Interschool Equestrian Competition attracted 68 riders when it was held at Kingaroy Showgrounds earlier this month.
Court Ruling A ‘Two-Edged Sword’
Queensland Ministers now have the ability to direct the independent Queensland Industrial Relations Commission to change awards if they don’t like them.
Grants For Young Sports Stars
Four young South Burnett rugby league players have been successful in the latest round of funding from the Federal Government’s “Local Sporting Champions” program.
