Focus On Fungi
A local expert on fungi, Dr Sandra Tuszynska, will be presenting a talk on her favourite “super heroes” of the fungus world in Kingaroy on Sunday.
MP Says Power Prices Out Of Control
Electricity prices are out of control, Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington told the Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry at the KCCI’s latest Meet’n’Greet on Monday night.
Cherbourg Adopts $16m Budget
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council adopted its 2017-2018 Budget on Wednesday, July 20.
Singer Guilty Of Sex Charge
Well-known country music singer Neil Duddy – a fixture on the South Burnett club scene for years – appeared in Ipswich District Court on Friday to face one count of indecent treatment of a child under the age of 16.
Man Charged Over Car Wash Thefts
A 26-year-old man has been charged in connection with last month’s thefts at the Kingaroy Car and Dog Wash and a ram raid at the Colinton Service Station.
Man Extradited To NSW
A wanted man has been extradited from Kingaroy to NSW to face a string of charges linked to an alleged attempt to stab a police officer.
Hopes Fade For Yarraman Workshop
The former DPI Forestry truck workshop in Mill Street, Yarraman, looks set to be demolished despite last-minute attempts to save it.
Toy Run Needs Raffle Items
The Burnett branch of the Ulysses social motorbike club want your help to bring the joy of Christmas to needy South Burnett families this year.
Work To Improve Laneway
South Burnett Regional Council plans to begin work next Monday on improving the access lane on the southern side of Kingaroy Town Hall.
Auxiliary Helps Out Again
Murgon Hospital Auxiliary has done it again … this time donating a new air conditioning unit for use in the hospital’s conference room.
Photography Celebrates Region’s Heritage
The South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show long weekend festival will have a new attraction this year – a photography competition offering prize money for the winners.
$250,000 Upgrade For Blackbutt School
An old, demountable-style classroom block at Blackbutt State School is about to get a $250,000 overhaul.
High School Winery Bottles First Drop
The South Burnett’s smallest winery took another important step forward on the weekend when it bottled its first thousand litres of wine.
Spectators Welcome At
Martial Arts Competition
The South Burnett Karate Association will be hosting Round VI of the International Sports Karate Association’s Mat Sports in Kingaroy next Sunday (August 6).
A Chance To Make A Difference
The 20th annual ABC Radio Heywire competition is now open, calling on people aged 16-22 to share a story about life in regional Australia for the chance to win a spot at the Heywire Regional Youth Summit in Canberra.
Prize Win For Opinions
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated the winner of her Facebook Survey competition: Lauren Kerr of Kingaroy.
Two New Units For Scott Haven
Two new two-bedroom aged care independent living units will be built at the Scott Haven Complex in Blackbutt, thanks to a $204,740 Federal Government grant.
38,000 People Go Missing Every Year
The first week of August is National Missing Persons Week, a time to try to find those people – young and old – who have gone missing without a trace.
Power Rebates Not Being Taken Up
Less than 10 per cent of eligible Queenslanders have so far applied for a $340 electricity rebate on offer from the State Government.
Stronger Communities Deadline Extended
The deadline for community groups to seek funding from Round 3 of the Stronger Communities Program has been extended.
