Jennifer’s Painting The Town Happy
Kingaroy artist Jennifer Heibloem is launching a great new opportunity for budding South Burnett artists on Saturday morning … but it also marks the start of an exciting new journey for her.
Japanese Cattle Ban Lifted
The Japanese ban on live cattle imports from Australia – sparked by the detection of Bovine Johnes Disease in exported dairy heifers in June – has been lifted.
Police Target Drunk, Drugged Drivers
Friday is the last day in Road Safety Week, and police have left the worst to last … “impaired driving”, ie drink or drug driving.
Crash On Highway
One person was transported to Murgon Hospital in a stable condition after a two-vehicle crash on the Bunya Highway on Friday afternoon.
Elks To Resign As Moreton CEO
Jason Elks – the face of Moreton Resources for most South Burnett residents – wants to quit
Curtain Rises On Horrible Little Shop
The curtain will go up on the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society’s production of “Little Shop Of Horrors” this weekend … and theatre-goers can expect a few surprises.
One Carnival Is Well And Truly Over
Winx successfully returned to the scene last Saturday. The event was the Warwick Stakes, a traditional pipe opener for Australia’s top echelon with designs on rich Spring pickings.
Councillors Send A Message To Canberra
South Burnett councillors and senior staff have enjoyed an opportunity to “bend some ears in Canberra”
Basketball Results
Results from Round 5 of the Kingaroy Basketball competition played on August 16
South Burnett Teams In Finals
Kingaroy Red – the Red Ants U16 team playing in the Toowoomba Junior Rugby League competition – has earned a spot in the finals.
Share The Road … It Belongs To Everyone
It’s Day 4 of Road Safety Week … and the topics police would like drivers to think about are “sharing the roads” and “vulnerable road users”.
Tessa’s Rowing For Gold Tonight
As Australians welcome their Olympians home and count down to the Paralympics, they’re probably unaware another world class sporting event is underway … and a South Burnett athlete is in the hot seat.
Last Chance To Nominate A Farmer
Entries close tomorrow (August 26) for the 2016 Australian Farmer of the Year Awards.
ACCC To Probe Dairy Industry
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will begin an inquiry into the dairy industry in November.
Register Now For Futsal
The 2016-17 summer season of futsal will kick off at the Kingaroy State High School indoor sports auditorium on October 6, after the September school holidays.
Speed Cameras Now At Traffic Lights
Heading over to Toowoomba? Then watch your speed when you’re travelling through intersections or you may get a nasty shock in the mail.
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.
