It Must Be Christmas …
The South Burnett’s annual Christmas celebrations moved into full gear at the weekend.
New Home For Pathway 2 Hope
Kingaroy-based “Pathway 2 Hope” is on the move … across the street into bigger and better premises.
Good Roll-Up For Rosalie Fours
Yarraman’s annual Rosalie Fours competition attracted a full green over the weekend in near ideal weather conditions.
Kingaroy Success For LNP
The recent LNP State Council meeting in Kingaroy has been hailed a success, with local accommodation booked out and positive feedback received by organisers.
Dancers Ready To Dazzle And Delight
December means Christmas to most people … but in the South Burnett, it also means dance concerts.
South Burnett Takes Aim At Bundaberg
South Burnett will be hoping they repeat their round one Goodchild Shield success when they face Bundaberg
SBRC To Take On Eight Trainees
The South Burnett Regional Council today made good on a promise in its 2015-16 Budget to create eight new traineeships.
MP Attacks ‘Unfair’ Racing Cuts
Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington says the Labor Government has attacked country racing in the South Burnett by announcing “unfair and unnecessary” funding cuts to race meetings and reduced prize money.
Driver Taken To Hospital
A 62-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a single vehicle crash on Old Esk North Road, Nanango, on Friday morning.
Emergency Workers Free
Man Pinned Under Tractor
Rescue crews have freed a man who was pinned under a small tractor for more than a hour on Friday afternoon
Miss Alexandra Looks For 3-2-1
Blackbutt’s Wayne Farrington will be hoping his maiden charge Miss Alexandra can visit the winner’s slot at Nanango on Saturday.
Cutbacks Target Country Racing
The South Burnett could lose up to four race meetings – and possibly more in future – if the State Government proceeds with controversial recommendations designed to rein in Racing Queensland’s escalating debts.
QRRRWN Aims To Lift Spirits
The Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN) is hosting four Christmas functions over the next fortnight to help raise funds for women affected by drought or hardship.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Christmas Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway on Saturday.
CTC Hands Out Awards
South Burnett CTC held their annual Christmas Employees Lunch at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall recently.
‘Foxtrot’ Retires After 20 Years
After two decades, RACQ CareFlight’s Bell 412 XCF “Foxtrot” helicopter made its final flight this week.
Election Offers Temporary Jobs
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Atlas Gets A Younger Brother
Did you spot a very large load trundling through the streets of Blackbutt and Yarraman on Thursday morning?
Storms Cut Short Qld Championship
All day Saturday the clouds were splitting north and south of Kingaroy, keeping the track dry for the Queensland Junior U16 125cc Speedway Solo championship.
Barracudas Snap Up Victory
Barracudas, who have enjoyed a strong end-of-season run, took out the Kingaroy Basketball Association’s B Grade competition on Tuesday night.
