Boy Dies In ATV Crash
An 11-year-old boy has died in a tragic crash on a rural property near Moore.
B-Double Flips At Benarkin
A truck driver had a lucky escape when his B-Double left the road and flipped on its side near Benarkin on Sunday night.
More Funding, Lower
Interest Rate For Farm Loans
The Queensland Government’s First Start and Sustainability Loans are open for application again, with more funding and lower interest rates this year.
Law Society Welcomes
Independent Crime Stats
The Queensland’s Law Society has welcomed State Government funding to collect crime statistics
New Flavours For Wine Ice Creams
Guests who visited Kingsley Grove Estate’s cellar door were able to try something new over the weekend: four wine-flavoured ice creams crafted by a team of chefs.
Act Fast To Get Your Cowboy On
If you feel it’s time to get your cowboy on, the Kumbia Brain Drain Trivia Night is probably the best place to do it.
Australia Post Grilled Over Postcode
Australia Post officials got a surprise on Friday when they visited Blackbutt and were met by Federal and State MPs, local councillors and a crowd of more than 40 residents.
New Footpath For Blackbutt
The South Burnett Regional Council will begin laying a new concrete footpath in Blackbutt on Monday, July 24.
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.
