Local Groups Share Wind Farm Grants
The Coopers Gap Wind Farm community fund has awarded $117,295 in grants to not-for-profit associations in the South Burnett and Western Downs council areas after receiving 18 applications.
Changes In KCCI Executive Team
There have been some changes in the make-up of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s executive committee following the association’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday night.
Probation For Stalking MP
A Kilkivan man has pleaded guilty to stalking Member for Gympie Tony Perrett.
Truck Driver Killed In Crash
A man died in a truck crash at Jinghi on Tuesday morning.
‘Quiet Majority Backs Renewables’
Farmers For Climate Action – a pro-renewables lobby group – claims a majority of residents in Renewable Energy Zones actually support clean energy projects on farmland in their local community.
Life Member Fears For Club’s Future
Nanango Race Club life member Rod Morgan has spoken out about the current crisis affecting the club, saying he fears its very existence could be under threat.
Old Coal Mates Swap Stories
There were lots of memories shared on Saturday about the good ol’ days when coal was the undisputed king of Rio Tinto’s mining portfolio in Queensland.
Georgie Wins Gold Medal
Georgie Somerset has been presented with the Australian Institute of Company Directors 2024 Queensland Gold Medal.
Applications Open For Bursary
The 2025 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Program is searching for the next generation of agriculture leaders.
Art Blossoms In The Forest
A two-day art exhibition held in a large white marquee on the Bunya Mountains at the weekend has proven two points … firstly, the natural beauty of the Bunya Mountains is a lure to artists who want to capture the magic in their works.
Warriors Too Strong At Home
Wooroolin Warriors were triumphant in their Gympie A Grade cricket match played at Lyle Vidler Oval last Saturday.
Blackbutt Meetings To Discuss Bats
South Burnett Regional Council has organised a number of consultation sessions for Blackbutt residents to discuss the flying fox problem in town.
Police To Organise New Search
Queensland Police will co-ordinate an additional search this weekend for missing Sunshine Coast man Jack McLennan.
Erkens Appointed Deputy Mayor
Cr Jane Erkens will slot into the role of Deputy Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council on December 4.
Nuclear Pros, Cons And Wish Lists
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff and three fellow councillors – Cr Deb Dennien, Cr Jane Erkens and Cr Linda Little – were among 10 witnesses called to give evidence at the recent House Select Committee inquiry into nuclear energy held in Nanango.
Festive Success At Ringsfield Market
The inaugural Nanango Homemade Market – which took over Ringsfield House on Saturday and Sunday – has been hailed as a big success.
Murgon Student Wins Arts Award
An artwork by Murgon State High School student Ian Saltner will be shown at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) next year after it won a major award at a recent exhibition.
TRC To Host Business Forum
TRC has invited regional Chambers of Commerce and Progress Associations to a new Regional Business Forum.
New Look For Churchyard Shop
Nanango’s popular Churchyard Shop reopened recently with a new look.
Pipers Make A Grand Entrance
Patrons at the Nanango Services Club were treated recently to a thrilling performance by a newly formed pipes and drums band.
