Police Catch Three Drug Drivers
The Kingaroy Road Policing Unit detected three drug drivers in Kingaroy last Friday afternoon.
State Government Swaps To ‘Buy Local’
The State Government will introduce a new “Buy Queensland” procurement policy across all agencies, statutory bodies and government-owned corporations from September 1.
History Comes Alive At Bush Picnic
More than 90 former residents returned to the tiny timber town of Benarkin at the weekend to swap memories, tell tales and catch up on what’s been happening in their old home town.
Saints Savour Another Win
South Burnett Saints enjoyed a strong win over the Toowoomba Tigers in the Darling Downs AFL competition on Saturday, lifting them within striking distance of competition leaders, University Cougars.
Class Acts Rock The Stage
Parents and friends packed into the Maryknoll Centre at Saint Mary’s Catholic College recently for the school’s annual celebration of music and dancing, Rock On Stage.
2017-18 Rate Rise Was Midway
The South Burnett Regional Council’s 2.5 per cent rate rise is lower than half its neighbours this year.
Tourism Group Seeks Council Funding
The newly formed Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation hopes to have a long-term funding agreement in place with the South Burnett Regional Council within weeks.
Nanango Enjoys Apex Victory
Nanango State High School students have taken out the Senior Final of the local Apex Secondary Schools Debating competition, successfully arguing “that Service Clubs are essential for society to function effectively”.
Field Day Looks At Timber And Grazing
The South Burnett Grazing Network, in partnership with Private Forestry Service Queensland, will be holding a Timber Production and Grazing Field Day at BJ Gentry’s property in Nanango on Saturday (July 29).
Saints Beat Competition Leaders … Again
South Burnett Saints are still sitting behind University Cougars on the Darling Downs AFL ladder despite beating the competition leaders twice in less than a month.
Comedy Night Will Help Dance Students
Students at the Kingaroy Dance Academy have been working hard for the past four months to raise funds for a dream trip to the USA … and on Saturday night they want to make you laugh.
Auxiliary Helps Out Hospital
Murgon Hospital Auxiliary has donated a sofa bed and two recliners to Murgon Hospital.
Region Donates $31,000 To LifeFlight
The South Burnett Regional Council has given RACQ LifeFlight a cheque for $31,294.
Online Appeal For Injured Driver
A crowd-funding page has been set up to help a rodeo rider badly injured in a single vehicle crash at Gilla earlier this week.
Boating Permits Scrapped At Dams
Boating permits will be scrapped at Wivenhoe and Somerset dams from August 1.
Lions Club Hands Out Award
Kingaroy resident Sarah Potter was was presented with the Kurt Hubbers Award at the recent Kingaroy Lions Club changeover dinner held at the Commercial Hotel.
Battery Recycling May Become Law
Australia’s Environment Ministers resolved on Friday to consider new laws to require battery manufacturers to collect and recycle used batteries.
Wondai’s Wonderful Weekend
Jockey Gemma Steele certainly played her part in putting Wondai on the map last weekend.
Careers Market Plants Big Ideas
The annual South Burnett Careers Market attracted at least 950 registered students to the TAFE Queensland South West’s Kingaroy campus on Thursday.
Upgrade Your Pet With A Discount
Seven South Burnett vets have signed up for this year’s “Operation Wanted” RSPCA desexing campaign, which has the catchy slogan “D-53X Upgrade”
