Australia’s Longest War Remembered
A small group of Nanango residents and RSL members gathered at the town’s War Memorial on Saturday to honour the service of Australian soldiers in Afghanistan.
Green Day Out In The Gardens
The Kumbia Catholic Ladies hosted a special St Patrick’s Day garden party last Saturday in the grounds of the Kumbia Catholic Church.
Maggie Beer To Star In Webinar
Famous Australian cook and author Maggie Beer will be kicking off a new series of webinars organised by the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network on Tuesday, March 29.
Urgent Repairs For Shop Awning
The South Burnett Regional Council has placed safety cones along a section of Kingaroy Street to allow urgent repairs to be made to a damaged and sagging shop awning.
Goomeri Show Pauses To Remember
Exactly a year ago, well-known local resident Pam Brunjes was officially opening the Goomeri Show Society’s new pavilion … now that building bears her name as a mark of respect following her tragic death last month.
A Very Hot And
Healthy Time At Expo
Nanango’s inaugural Healthy Life Expo was the hot event to attend at the weekend, literally
Upgrade To School Car Park
South Burnett Regional Council plans to begin a project to upgrade the Tingoora State School car park next Tuesday (March 29).
Paul Aims To Confront And Inspire
Paul Spinks confronted and motivated Stanwell employees last year with his perspective on healthy living
Petition Launched To Re-Run Poll
A petition has been launched online in the Western Downs council area – which includes Bell and Chinchilla – calling for Saturday’s election to be re-run.
Dairy Farmers Welcome Effects Test
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation (QDO) and Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) have applauded the introduction of an ‘effects test’ by the Federal Government, which they believe will strengthen competition across the grocery supply chain.
State Govt To Reinstate
Vegetation Protection Laws
The State Government says it has delivered on another election commitment with the introduction of laws into Parliament last week to reinstate vegetation protection measures stripped away by the former LNP government.
Crusaders Put Warriors To The Sword
Two South Burnett cricket Grand Finals were played at the weekend with hosts Murgon and Kumbia both coming away with wins.
Seeney Pulls Out Of Wide Bay Contest
Member for Callide Jeff Seeney has pulled out of the running for Warren Truss’ seat of Wide Bay, which will become vacant at the next Federal election when Mr Truss steps down after 26 years as its representative.
Vic Rider Wins Kilkivan Rounds
Victorian rider Daniel Sanders has won Rounds 1 and 2 of the Australian Off-Road Championship raced at Kilkivan on the weekend.
Show Society Ready To Have A Ball
The Kingaroy Show Cabaret Ball is on again and organisers are hoping to see a big roll-up
Voting Result Delay Upsets Locals
Delays in reporting the results of Saturday’s local government elections are annoying South Burnett residents keen to know the results.
KCCG Meets With State Government
The KCCG met with Mines Minister Anthony Lynham last week to share concerns about coal mining
Apply Now For $1000 Bursary
Applications are now open for the 2016 South Burnett Mayor’s Bursary – one of a number of bursaries offered by the National Council of Women of Queensland.
Arnie Murray To Be Mayor
Arnold Murray will be the next Cherbourg Mayor following Saturday’s Council election.
Locals Urged To Apply For Grants
Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss today called for applications for funding from Round 2 of the Federal Coalition Government’s popular Stronger Communities Program.
