New Shotgun Faces Review
Federal Justice Minister Michael Keenan has confirmed that the controversial Adler lever-action shotgun will be included in a review of “technical elements” in the National Firearms Agreement.
Producers Told To Tick
The Boxes Before Ekka
South Burnett exhibitors intending to take horses and livestock to the Ekka have been reminded they must have all their paperwork up-to-date to meet Biosecurity Queensland requirements.
Holly’s Ashes Battle Begins
The Southern Stars have suffered a four-wicket defeat in the first ODI in the Women’s Ashes series, played at the County Ground in Taunton on Tuesday.
Students Test Uni Life
Students from Nanango, Kingaroy and Murgon State High Schools cured a deadly zombie virus, used lasers to make holograms and discovered the mysteries of mathematics at the University of Queensland’s annual Experience Science program this week.
RACQ Calls For Driver Re-Testing
The RACQ is calling for all drivers to undergo mandatory re-testing when they renew their licences.
Wine Industry May Spread Its Wings
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association may spread its wings to become the region’s peak tourism industry body.
Congrats To A Quiet Achiever
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington was the visiting chairman at the Nanango-Elgin Vale QCWA combined annual changeover meeting which was held in Nanango on Monday (July 20).
MP Signs Hospital Petition
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she has spoken to the State Health Minister Cameron Dick
Still Time To Sign: Mayor
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann says there is still time to sign up to support the #saveOURhospital campaign.
Red Ants Shine At Carnival
The annual Mini Mod Carnival, organised by the Wondai-Proston Junior Rugby League, had everything a South Burnett footy fan could desire.
Brisbane Gets A Taste Of Our Best
The annual Courier-Mail Regional Flavours festival shone a spotlight on the best of the South Burnett in Brisbane at the weekend.
Festival Opens Main Street Office
The Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival opened a Festival office in the front of the Blackbutt Memorial Hall today.
Big Night At Butt Art
If just more Australians had the same level of passion and commitment to their communities that artists do …
Hospital Campaign Ramps Up
Phase 2 of Mayor Wayne Kratzmann’s “Save Our Hospital” campaign involves another display of unity from the local community – this time in the form of a public breakfast outside the South Burnett Private Hospital
Bush Dance At Maidenwell
A bush dance will be held at Maidenwell Hall next month as a major fundraiser for the Tanduringie State School.
Council Plans Pool Upgrades
Toowoomba Regional Council is asking Yarraman and Cooyar residents to have their say on Council’s draft strategy covering the region’s swimming pools.
KCCI Brekkie Aims
To Lift Your Energy
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet is not only a breakfast meeting, it will also incorporate a “Resilience” workshop.
The Emu Has (Almost) Landed …
It’s taken a little longer than a year and it’s involved everything from collection tins in local stores to two CROW-FM radiothons and two open air movie nights … but on Saturday, July 25, Wondai’s memorial to its much-loved former town emu Charlotte will finally be unveiled.
Mustangs Rein In Red Ants
The Mustangs reined in Kingaroy’s winning streak in a close encounter at TJ O’Neill Oval on Sunday
Young Gunners Show Their Class
Gunners’ First Division match against the Panthers on Saturday looked like being a David and Goliath scenario
