Saints Off To A Winning Start
The South Burnett Saints started this year’s season on a winning note by trouncing the Highfields Lions at Kingaroy’s Lyle Vidler Oval on Saturday.
KCCG Will Speak To Council
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group will speak at the South Burnett Regional Council Meeting on Wednesday to update councillors about their views on Moreton Resources’ proposed coal mine.
Group Celebrates 31 Years Of Song
Thirty-one years of singing is a record few choral groups achieve … but Sing Australia has done it
Pork Fest For Pig Producers
Pork producers are processors will be heading to the Gold Coast next month to take part in the 2016 Pan Pacific Pork Expo.
LNP Calls For UCG ‘Transparency’
The Opposition has called on the State Government to “honour its commitment to full transparency” and release the evidence it used to determine Underground Coal Gasification should be immediately banned.
$1.65m Upgrade For ‘Black Spots’
Two notorious “black spots” on the D’Aguilar and Bunya Highways near Kingaroy will get upgraded
UCG To Be Banned In Queensland
The State Government has moved to ban underground coal gasification in Queensland because of its environmental impact.
Another Award-Winning Show
The South Burnett Orchid Society’s annual show was held at the Wondai RSL Club on Saturday, attracting many of the visitors in town for the Autumn Garden Expo being held down the road.
Thank You For Your Service …
“Thank you for your service. Lest We Forget” … With these words another red poppy was solemnly placed on a serviceman’s grave at Memerambi Cemetery.
Couple Injured In
Blackbutt Range Crash
A Brisbane couple was injured in a motorcycle crash on the Blackbutt Range on Sunday morning.
LNP Promises To Reinstate
Royalties For Regions Fund
The LNP has promised to reinstate an “enhanced” version of its Royalties For Regions fund – the program which funded more than $20 million of infrastructure in the South Burnett – if it is successful at the next State election.
Linc Appoints Administrators
Troubled UCG company Linc Energy announced on Friday that it has appointed administrators to determine the future of the company.
Petition To Fight Vegetation Bill
An E-Petition has been launched by AgForce Queensland general president Grant Maudsley against the State Government’s proposed vegetation management changes.
To Market, To Market …
The opening stanza of The Championships at Randwick a fortnight ago reportedly gathered in 22,000 patrons.
Ryke Fuel Robbed Again
Police are appealing for information after another armed robbery at Rykes service station on Friday night
SB Squad Heads To Gayndah
There will be no A Grade rugby league games played in the South Burnett this weekend because of rep football commitments by local players.
Saints To Kick Off In Combined Comp
Last year’s Division 1 and Division 2 Darling Downs AFL competitions have been combined for 2016 which means the South Burnett Saints – last year’s Division 2 Premiers – could be facing tougher opposition in at least some of their games.
Police Release Video Of Robbery
Police investigating the armed robbery of Ryke Fuel in Kingaroy have released CCTV vision of the theft
Museum Seeks Old Pottery
The Ration Shed Museum is on the hunt for pottery produced in Cherbourg between 1969 and 1986
Jasmine’s Living The Dream
Former Kingaroy High School student Jasmine Bonwick is just a couple of months away from making a dream come true.
