Second Phase Of Skate Park Launched
It may have taken a bit less than four years and slightly more than 254 sausages, but Murgon’s former Skate Park was officially renamed the Murgon Rotary And Youth Park on Tuesday.
Deadline Looms For Ag Feedback
Farmers and agribusiness have just 10 days to have a say on what the shape of research, development and extension in the agriculture and food sectors should look like over the next 10 years.
Red Cross Branch Celebrates Centenary
The Nanango Branch of Red Cross celebrated its 100th birthday with a morning tea on Tuesday, and guests came from all over the region to attend.
Farm Loans Scheme Opens
The Federal Government’s 2017–18 Farm Business Concessional Loans Scheme has an initial commitment of $50 million to support eligible drought-affected farms in Queensland.
Shout Out To Photographers
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) is calling for entries into its photograph competition with the best entries to be featured in next year’s BIEDO calendar.
Second Greens Senator Resigns
Greens Senator for Queensland Larissa Waters announced on Tuesday she was quitting Parliament due to citizenship issues – the second Greens Senator to resign in less than a week.
AGL Planning Community Grants Scheme
A group of about 20 Kumbia residents met at the Kumbia Hotel on Monday night to hear how AGL’s proposed Coopers Gap Wind Farm – and a community grants scheme that would come with it – could benefit the town.
Michael’s In A Spin With First Sale
A South Burnett-designed marketing tool which could revolutionise car yards around the Australia has made its debut in Kingaroy.
Police Seize Drugs, Ammo
Detectives from Kingaroy, Roma and Toowoomba have allegedly seized drugs, unregistered weapons and 4000 rounds of military-style ammunition in a raid on a property near Tara.
Volunteers Find A Home In Murgon
South Burnett First Aid Volunteers Inc, a not-for-profit group set up by Murgon paramedic Grant Geddes last year, now has a permanent home thanks to a generous donation by the Murgon Girl Guides.
Woman Celebrates $1m Lotto Win
A Nanango woman who wishes to remain anonymous has won almost $1 million in Saturday’s Gold Lotto.
Lions Welcome Exchange Students
Nanango Lions held a small barbecue lunch at Lions Park on Sunday to introduce three exchange students to the town, and present cheques to four Nanango community groups into the bargain.
Saints Climb AFL Cup Ladder
South Burnett Saints have moved up to equal second place on the Darling Downs AFL ladder after defeating Coolaroo in Toowoomba on Saturday.
Two Weeks Left To See Art Show
A travelling South Burnett art show which has toured Nanango, Dalby and Warwick is on display at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery until the end of this month.
Brothers Collide On Trail Bikes
A 12-year-old boy was injured when two brothers riding trail bikes accidentally crashed into each other on a property near Kingaroy on Sunday morning.
Amazing Run For Hivesville Trainer
A margin of just a length and a half has deprived Hivesville trainer Lindsay Anderson of landing an amazing six winners in a row.
Mine Fight Comes Alive With Art
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group launched its “385 Alive!” community art project on Friday afternoon, the latest salvo in its campaign to stop Moreton Resources from building an open-cut coal mine near Kingaroy.
Job Cuts ‘A Business Decision’
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has emphasised that Southern Cross Care has made a business decision to cut staff hours at its aged care homes, and it has nothing to do with Federal Government funding.
Boy ‘Hit By Tomahawk’
A 12-year-old boy was airlifted from Cherbourg Hospital on Thursday afternoon with head injuries after he was allegedly hit by a tomahawk.
New Rules For Council Election Donations
Voters will be better informed about election donations after new regulations for Council elections came into force on Friday.
