Rail Trail History In The Making
History was made in the South Burnett on Sunday with the official opening of the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Charity Riders Foil Sabotage Attempt
A Charity Challenge cycle ride from Kingaroy to Murgon on Sunday not only raised $2300 for two local good causes … it may have also helped prevent a nasty accident.
Mustangs Win NRL’s Grassroots Award
The Murgon Mustangs Junior Rugby League Club has been named the 2017 NRL Community Awards “Grassroots Club of the Year”.
Rankin Confirmed As ALP Candidate
Queensland Labor has confirmed Yarraman resident Ben Rankin will be Labor’s candidate for Nanango
Winds Cause Several Blackouts
Parts of the South Burnett lost power due to damage caused by the strong winds which accompanied Sunday night’s much-welcome rainfall.
Anderson Strikes Again
Lindsay Anderson went to the winner’s circle to greet Liverpool Jane and her jockey Gemma Steele after the Topsy Bath Memorial (BM 50, 1030 m) at Gympie last Saturday.
Fire Threat Eases At Cherbourg
Two water bombers, a helicopter and multiple fire units were called to Cherbourg on Friday afternoon
Canadian Duo Coming To Nanango
Touring Canadian vocal duo Madison Violet will be dropping into The Shed at Nanango next week to perform their special blend of folk, pop and Americana.
Get Set For A Big Weekend!
The annual South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show long weekend festival will get underway on Friday … here’s a quick guide to what’s on!
Last Days To Apply For Scholarship
Applications for one of the South Burnett’s most sought after tertiary scholarships will close this Saturday, September 30.
Rural Production Hits Record $19.95bn
Queensland’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry production has almost reached a record level of $20 billion for the 2016-17 financial year.
Council To Move School Crossing
The South Burnett Regional Council will begin upgrading a school crossing in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy adjacent to Taabinga State School in the week commencing Monday, October 9.
ABC Offers Journalism Cadetship
The ABC is looking for applicants from regional areas for the inaugural Darren Osborne regional science cadetship.
Foundation Wants To Light The Night
The Leukaemia Foundation is calling for volunteers to host Light the Night events in the South Burnett in October or November to help light the way for families devastated by blood cancer.
Apprenticeship Intake Opens
Ergon Energy now has apprenticeship positions open throughout Queensland, including in Kingaroy, Yarraman and Toowoomba.
Bushfire On Valley Highway
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service has warned that a bushfire burning along the Brisbane Valley Highway at Glen Esk could get worse.
Man Jailed Over Yarraman Crash
A speeding, drunk driver who caused a serious collision on the D’Aguilar Highway at Yarraman last year has been sentenced to three and a half years’ jail.
Rail Trail … Here’s What’s Happening
The South Burnett Rail Trail will be officially launched on Sunday with community celebrations in Kingaroy, Wooroolin, Wondai and Murgon.
QAS Celebrates 125th Birthday
Nanango’s Local Ambulance Committee celebrated Ambulance Week with a special Open Day at the station – and an opportunity to check out Nanango’s brand new ambulance.
Army Teams Praised For Rescue Effort
Army officers who pulled an elderly man from a burning car last year have been honoured
