Review Will Look At Backpacker Tax
The Federal Government will look into issues surrounding the supply and payment of backpacker labour
Special Honour At Cup Meeting
The Nanango Race Club’s annual Nanango Cup meeting on Saturday proved a crowd pleaser for all sorts of reasons .. not only for patrons, but for Race Club officials, too.
Old Winds Blow Into Nanango
The Winds Of Change Art Gallery’s Medieval Fayre had its fourth outing in Nanango on Saturday
Police Issue Speed Challenge
Think you can outrun the police? Here’s a way to put it to the test without risking a lengthy jail sentence.
Nanango Leads Netball Competition
Nanango teams are topping the points table in all their age groups after three rounds of the Central Burnett Netball Challenge.
Do You Recognise These Men?
Queenslanders are being urged to get behind a Crime Stoppers campaign to help police track down 19 people wanted in connection with various offences.
Info Session For Future Leaders
An information session for people interested in taking part in the 2017 South Burnett Community Leadership Program will be held at the end of the month.
Shake-Up For DV Laws
The State Government has moved to tighten domestic violence laws in Queensland by changing court procedures and simplifying processes for police.
Six Charged With Drug Driving
Kingaroy police are concerned that a recent drug-driving blitz in town detected six drivers
Showgirls Ready To Shine
The Wondai Show Society will be fielding a Rural Ambassador in next year’s South Burnett Sub-Chamber competition for the first time in many years.
Beach Volleyballers Win Again
Taliqua Clancy and Louise Bawden are through to the quarter finals of the Rio Olympics beach volleyball competition after beating Poland 2-1 on Sunday.
‘Mrs Tingoora’ Wins State Award
Tingoora State School admin officer and teacher aide Robyn Broomhall has been dubbed “Mrs Tingoora” by her colleagues … but now she has an official trophy to go alongside her honorary title.
Soccer Semis On Sunday
The minor and major semi-finals of the South Burnett soccer competition will be played on Sunday at Murgon Sportsground.
Aymee To Represent Burnett In Sydney
Young Gayndah bowler Aymee Bellert has been written about in this column before. This week she deserves another mention in despatches.
Netball Semi-Final Results
Results from the Netball Junior Semi-Finals played in Nanango on Friday evening
KCCG Demands Pre-Mining Health Tests
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group will demand the State Government carry out health tests on all Kingaroy residents if Moreton Resources proceed with plans to open a coal mine near the town.
Red Antettes In Grand Final
A busload of supporters will be heading from the South Burnett to Kawana on Sunday to support the first all-girl rugby league team from Kingaroy to make it through to a Grand Final.
Ambos Raise CPR Awareness
Members of the Kingaroy Quota Club enjoyed a tour of Kingaroy Ambulance Station on Wednesday night, and also came away with some new skills.
Apprenticeships Deadline Extended
People who would like to apply for one of eight positions at Stanwell now have an extra week
Councillors See Heavy Vehicles In Action
A heavy transport demonstration day was organised in Bundaberg on Friday for local councils
