Touring Show Is ‘Out Of This World’
A new touring show that will be visiting Nanango and Murgon on July 7-8 promises a night of out-of-this-world entertainment … but you’ll need to dress warmly.
Federal Funding For Small Projects
Federal MPs are calling for expressions of interest for funding under Round 3 of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program.
Have You Seen Lilee?
Police are seeking urgent public assistance to help locate a six-year-old girl who may be at significant risk after she was taken from a Caboolture address at 9:00am today.
Navy Comes To Honour Reservists
Wondai’s 12th annual Reserve Forces Day commemoration was held on Sunday and – as usual – guests came from all over Queensland for the occasion.
Measly $400 Grant ‘A Joke’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has demanded to know why Nanango Race Club received just $400 from the State Government’s recent $6 million allocation to country racing clubs.
Warm Days Bring Flats To Life
The winter weather is now in full swing and it’s about time too! It’s been unseasonably warm this year and the fish have been sitting deeper than usual.
Councils To Give Reasons
For Development Decisions
A new planning system will force Councils to publish reasons for development application decisions
Man Injured In Quad Bike Fall
A man has been airlifted to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a quad bike accident at a South Burnett adventure park.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A Kingaroy woman aged in her early 20s was taken to hospital after her Commodore sedan ran off the road and hit a tree near the Nanango Showgrounds on Monday morning.
Big Week Planned For NAIDOC
NAIDOC Week kicked off on Sunday (July 2) and this year celebrations will be held in Kingaroy, Murgon and Wondai as well as Cherbourg.
New Digital Literacy Program For Cherbourg
Cherbourg will be part of a new program to expand digital literacy to Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Another $306,000 For Groups
Seventeen South Burnett community organisations will share in $306,569 in grants from the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Clouds Prominent On A Sunny Day
Hivesville horseman Lindsay Anderson achieved the perfect outcome last Saturday when his only runners, Clouds and Glenthorn Avenue, spent time in Gympie’s winner’s circle with Gemma Steele in the saddle.
APVMA Backs Down On Recalls
After media criticism earlier this year, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has backed down and will now publish information about voluntary recalls of agvet chemicals.
Well-Known Dairyman Dies
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation has paid tribute to former dairy farmer and industry representative Ivan Vonhoff who died on Wednesday at age 85.
Minimum Wage $18.29 Per Hour
A new national minimum wage rate comes into effect on Saturday (July 1).
Police Unveil $8.3m Kingaroy Station
When the station cat came crashing through the ceiling on to an unsuspecting police officer below, it became obvious to everyone that the old Kingaroy Police Station was well past its use-by date.
Annual Dinner Will Discuss Resilience
Building the long term resilience of the South Burnett through philanthropy and investing in local people will be key topics at the second annual Red Earth Community Foundation dinner.
Health Service Salutes NAIDOC
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service will be celebrating NAIDOC Week with a number of events across the health region.
$1.8m Fire Station For Kilkivan
Kilkivan’s old fire station will be replaced over the next two years with a new $1.8 million facility.
