English Makes Timely Breakthrough
After a frustrating run of eight placings for the month of July, Nanango apprentice Hannah English chalked up an important victory at Bundaberg last Saturday.
Ringsfield Bidders Back Out
Calls for formal expressions of interest to take over the operation of Nanango’s historic Ringsfield House have failed to produce any offers.
Local Police To Get Body Cameras
Police in Cherbourg, Kingaroy, Murgon and Nanango will soon be equipped with body worn cameras
Great Auction Items Up For Grabs
Sports fans are getting ready for another big night of fun, food and fundraising in Kingaroy on Saturday … the annual Relay For Life “Dinner With The Captains”.
Heritage Grant Helps Heritage Church
Nanango’s Immanuel Lutheran Church has received a grant from Heritage Bank Nanango to repair its historic church building in Drayton Street.
RSPCA Raids Target Cockfighting
RSPCA Qld inspectors executed 11 warrants at properties throughout the State on Wednesday in relation to illegal cockfighting.
Hivesville Hall Sold
After failing to draw any bids when it was put out to tender in June, Hivesville Hall has a new owner.
SQCT Tourism Claims Disputed
Claims by Southern Queensland Country Tourism (SQCT) that South Burnett visitor numbers have risen are being disputed by the newly formed Visit South Burnett local tourism association.
Hospitals Celebrate NAIDOC
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service is pleased that more than 2000 people joined in its NAIDOC Week events this month across the health service region.
Council Works For Nanango, Glan Devon
The South Burnett Regional Council will be starting a new footpath project in Nanango next week, as well as a road widening and sealing project at Glan Davon.
Hall To Get $460,000 Upgrade
Blackbutt’s relocated Memorial Hall will get its $460,000 infrastructure upgrade as planned, despite Council failing to secure a $250,000 contribution from the State Government.
Independent Umpire To
Assess Council Complaints
The State Government will introduce an Independent Assessor to consider all complaints against councillors, in a further move to reform local government.
Jobs Claims ‘A Cruel Hoax’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has questioned the worth of the State Government’s $400 million Works For Queensland program, saying the government had refused to say how many real jobs were being created.
Animal Complaints Top List
Complaints about animals such as barking dogs or wandering cows are the top gripe the South Burnett Regional Council receives.
Input Sought On Education Review
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has invited community members to have their say in a review into regional, rural and remote education initiated by the Federal Government.
SQCT Defends Tourism Record
Will South Burnett tourism operators form their own Local Tourism Organisation to promote the region?
Turning The Screws On Crime
Kingaroy Police are aiming to “turn the screws on crime” with a special number plate morning on Saturday.
Council Submits Second Wish List
The South Burnett Regional Council will spend an extra $2.5 million on gravel resheeting, drainage, footpaths and other road works projects in the next two years.
Miracles Do Happen: Crash Survivor
It was a tragic crash that shocked Kingaroy … four young people returning from a happy day in Brisbane.
School Turns Spotlight On Culture
The spotlight was on Indigenous culture at Kingaroy State High School on Tuesday as students celebrated NAIDOC with music, bush tucker and a good old-fashioned sausage sizzle.
