Greens Awash With Colour And Laughter
2016 is just around the corner … and what a year 2015 has been.
Dollars For Not Drinking
It always pays not to drink and drive, but sometimes it can pay in dollars as well! Nanango Police’s joint promotion with the local Heritage Community Branch, “Project Sober Roads”, came to an end on Monday with the drawing of three lucky winners.
Woman Charged After
Teen Allegedly Slapped
A 48-year-old woman has been summonsed to appear in court on an assault charge after she allegedly slapped a 16-year-old girl on the face at Kingaroy Shoppingworld.
Hivesville Carnival Proves A Hit
Santa Claus broke with tradition at Hivesville’s Christmas Carnival, held at Anzac Park
Timely Food Safety Tips
Queensland Health says people are at risk of food poisoning this Christmas because they lack even the most basic knowledge when it comes to food safety.
Stanwell Still Says ‘No’
Stanwell Corporation, the owner of the Tarong power stations and the adjacent Meandu coal mine, has responded to Monday’s release of a pre-feasibility study by Moreton Resources.
Indigenous Languages Join Curriculum
The lead author of a breakthrough curriculum framework which will encourage the teaching of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages in Australian schools is disappointed with the timing of the release.
Fire Tower Supporters Feel Hopeful
The Jimna Fire Tower Action Group Inc – the group agitating to have the 47m tall wooden fire tower reopened as a tourist attraction – believes the project may be back on track.
Burgers Raise $2868
South Burnett residents dug deep for this year’s McHappy Day raising $2868 for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Moreton Releases
Mine Study Results
Moreton Resources says Queensland could save between $2 billion and $3 billion with its proposed mine
Ironpot Turns Out For Drought Night
Residents of the Ironput, Burrandowan and Chahpingah areas gathered at Ironpot Hall on Saturday night to renew old friendships and discuss the outlook for the coming season.
Weekly Fishing Report
Here’s the fishing report for Boondooma and Bjelke-Petersen dams for the week ending Monday, December 21
Hughie Gets A Christmas Surprise
Pint-sized fundraiser Hughie Wyvill got an unexpected $1000 bonus on Saturday night from an equally unexpected source.
Kingaroy Triumphs In One-Day Series
Kingaroy RSL Services has faced down Murgon Crusaders in the final of the A Grade one-day competition
Industry Rallies For Good Governance
The gathering of racing industry participants at Doomben on Wednesday from the thoroughbred, harness and greyhound codes brought a strong focus to bear on the issue of governance.
PCYC Plans Fun Program
There’s a fun line-up of activities planned at the PCYC’s vacation care program in Kingaroy after Christmas.
Teenager Missing
Police are appealing for public help to find a 15-year-old girl reported missing from Caboolture.
Lesley And Frank Win Singapore Trip
South Burnett Regional Council has announced the winners of the Hancock Prospecting South Burnett Christmas Lights competition.
Have You Seen Angela?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 47-year-old woman missing reported missing from Caboolture on Friday.
Stolen Wages Scheme Opens
The State Government’s $21 million stolen wages reparations scheme is now open to receiving applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders whose wages or savings were withheld by previous governments.
