Heritage Recorded For 150th
Residents from the former Kilkivan Shire have contributed to a special history of Gympie which will be officially launched next week.
Happy Campers Donate $1000
The Nanango and District Netball Club moved $1000 closer to their goal of raising $240,000 for new netball courts on Tuesday, thanks to a surprise donation from visiting caravanners.
Elderly Man In Critical Condition
An elderly man has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after a collision on the D’Aguilar Highway on Wednesday morning.
$20,000 Grant To Red Earth
Red Earth Community Foundation South Burnett will receive $20,000 under Round 1 of the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund Community Investment Stream.
Park Showers, Track Closed
Due to the limited rainfall in the region over the past few months, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has temporarily closed the showers at Clancys and Emu Creek camping areas in Benarkin State Forest.
Garden Expo Slightly Dented By Drought
A winter which saw the South Burnett receive just half its long-term average rainfall put a slight dent in this year’s Wondai Spring Garden Expo … but fortunately, gardeners are a hardy bunch and it takes a lot more than a drought to dent their enthusiasm.
Winners Of Art Project To Be Unveiled
Anti-coal mine protest group, the Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group, will be bringing its unique 10-week art and photography competition to a climax on Sunday (October 1).
TAFE Organises Cooking Masterclasses
The TAFE Queensland campus in Kingaroy is challenging South Burnett residents to unlock their true cooking potential with a series of Masterclasses to be held next month.
Get Ready For Family Fun On Saturday
Families looking for an inexpensive day out should head to Kingaroy’s Memorial Park this Saturday, September 30
$3.9m Boost For
Cherbourg Infrastructure
Mayor Arnold Murray has welcomed State Government funding to improve essential infrastructure at Cherbourg
Cooper To Lead Cowboys In GF
The biggest moment of Gavin Cooper’s rugby league career could occur on Sunday night if the Cowboys overcome the Melbourne Storm in the NRL Grand Final.
Police To Pause On Friday
Kingaroy will be hosting the South Burnett’s annual National Police Remembrance Day service this week.
Fire Bans In South Burnett, Gympie
A local fire ban has been declared in the South Burnett and Gympie regional council areas from midnight on Tuesday to midnight on Saturday.
Five Trails To Meet At Kilkivan
The Kilkivan Great Horse Ride will be held again this weekend, later than usual due to long-term drought in the region.
CCTV Now Running In Murgon
Murgon residents have been under secret surveillance by the town’s new CCTV system for the past month, and it has allowed police to have several worthwhile wins in their fight against crime.
Swickers Gets Ready To Expand
Swickers’ road to recovery after last year’s devastating fire is well on track, but the company has not forsaken its previous expansion plans, either.
Artists Paint Town Red, Gallery White
Painting – in particular, painting walls – was a popular topic at a Wine and Cheese Night held at the Blackbutt Art Gallery last Wednesday.
Fire Crews Contain Booie Blaze
Firefighters called in a large bulldozer to clear scrub in a bid to control a fire burning along Smith Road at Booie on Monday afternoon.
Justin Wins National Title
Justin Matthews is a young man going places in agriculture.
Gala Concert To Re-Open Hall
The official re-opening of the Blackbutt Memorial Hall will be held on Saturday, October 7.
