Eagles Do Battle In Bundaberg
The South Burnett Eagles Under 16s have just missed out on glory in the Bundaberg Junior Rugby League grand final, played on Saturday.
South Burnett Asks … RUOK?
RUOK Day has been marked throughout the South Burnett to raise community awareness about holding “meaningful conversations”.
$190m Dam Contracts Awarded
Almost $190 million worth of contracts have been announced for the yet-to-be approved Borumba Dam Pumped Hydro Project.
Country Music Takes Over Nanango
Campervans and caravans packed into the Nanango Showgrounds at the weekend in what the organisers of the annual Heritage Nanango Country Muster described as a “not too bad” roll-up.
Mayor Backs Truth-Telling Inquiry
Cherbourg Mayor Bruce Simpson attended the official launch of Queensland’s Truth Telling And Healing Inquiry in Brisbane on Monday.
Music Mix Ready To Take Off
The inaugural “Maidenwell Music Mix” – a festival which aims to put Maidenwell on Queensland’s annual music calendar – will be held this weekend in a special area behind the Maidenwell Hotel.
MBDA Opens CBD Office
The Murgon Business and Development Association has opened a new office in the heart of Murgon.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured
A woman aged in her 40s was airlifted to Brisbane with critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle at Inverlaw on Saturday night.
Race Club Committee Re-Elected
There are two new faces on the executive committee of the Nanango Race Club after a fiery AGM held on Sunday.
Man Killed In Crash
A 56-year-old Victorian man died on Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash near Kilkivan.
Eagles Fly In Toowoomba, Bundy
Two points and four minutes … that’s all that was in it for the South Burnett Eagles Under 17s in their Rugby League Grand Final bid against hometown favourites Toowoomba Valleys last Saturday night.
Council Extends Weir Trial
SBRC has voted to extend its trial opening of the McCauley Weir, near Nanango, to the public for another six months.
TRC Pleads For Dams ‘Fairness’
The State Government has been urged to treat ratepayers fairly when it comes to paying for compulsory dam safety upgrades.
Wondai Welcomes New Show Year
The annual Wondai Show is always the last held in the region … but at the same time, it’s also the first show every year!
Sharon To Lead GRDC
Grain grower Sharon Starick has been announced as the new chair of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Board.
Prep Pupil Shares Safety Message
Artwork by Nanango State School prep student Charlotte Black has been selected to appear in the 2025 Queensland Farm Safety Calendar.
Nanango Enjoys Festival Success
Nanango Theatre Company wrapped up another successful Heritage NananGO PLAYfest at the Nanango Cultural Centre with an enthusiastic awards presentation on September 1.
Rural Firies Push For Own Shed
The recent restructure of the QFES appears to have left the Goomeri Rural Fire Brigade without a home.
New Crossing For School
A new pedestrian crossing and footpath will be built outside Goomeri P-10 school at a cost of $296,000.
Barambah Wins Soccer Premiership
South Burnett Football’s 2024 season is now wrapped up, with two Grand Finals played last Saturday at Wondai soccer fields.
