Film Fun For All Ages
There was fun for young and old at last weekend’s Big Screen Festival at the Nanango Cultural Centre.
China Free Trade Deal
‘Opportunity For Region’
The Federal Government’s free trade deals may open up business opportunities for the South Burnett
Trade Deal ‘Sad Day For Australia’
The Electrical Trades Union has accused the Federal Government of selling out the future of Australian workers in the Australia-China Free Trade Agreement signed on Wednesday afternoon.
Grand Final Teams Decided
The Kingaroy Touch Association’s first season for 2015 is rapidly coming to a close, with semi-finals played at T.J. O’Neill Oval on Monday night.
Small Gifts Open Up A Big World
Sixteen old computers aren’t worth much to South Burnett CTC but to Brisbane man Graham Pampling, they will help to open up a world of possibilities for his students.
Grant Freeze Could Lead To Cuts
Many councils will be forced to consider cutting back essential community services as a result of the 2014-15 Federal Budget’s three-year freeze on indexation of Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs), Mayor Troy Pickard warned today.
Letter Brings $150,000 Response
Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum announced a few days ago that it had received extra Federal Government funding and now the level of that assistance has been revealed.
MP Attacks Union’s ‘Xenophobic Campaign’
Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has slammed opponents of the Australia-China free trade agreement
Athlete Subsidy Program Upgraded
A State Government subsidy program which provides financial assistance to young athletes and sports officials who attend state, national and international championships was significantly upgraded today.
Are You Getting Ready
For Bushfire Season?
This week is Rural Fire Service Queensland Week – an opportunity to find out more about fire safety
Art From The Kitchen
A kitchen is usually a place where only culinary artists perfect their craft. But in the South Burnett, one woman’s kitchen led to the creation of an arts group instead.
TRC Extends Policy
To Boost Townships
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a three-year extension to an economic policy designed to boost growth in Yarraman and 16 other regional townships.
Suppliers Urged To Register With Council
Local firms wishing to do business with Toowoomba Regional Council have been urged to register their relevant details in readiness for the new financial year.
Rider Swerves In Fog
A motorbike rider escaped serious injuries when he lost control of his bike in heavy fog on the Bunya Highway at Memerambi this morning.
Mitta Dynevor … A Champion Remembered
Friends, family members and former boxers honoured a sometimes forgotten South Burnett sportsman on Saturday … gold-medal winning boxer Jeffrey “Mitta” Dynevor (1938-2008).
TAFE Launches Scholarship Program
TAFE Queensland launched Australia’s largest vocational education scholarship program on Monday.
Double Trouble After Traffic Stop
Two men found themselves in trouble with the law after Kingaroy Police stopped a car in Youngman Street just before midnight on Saturday.
Yarraman Man Faces Six Charges
A Yarraman man has been charged with six offences after allegedly threatening to burn down the Yarraman Police Station in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Man Charged With Torture, Stabbing
A 24-year-old man appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday afternoon on 11 charges after what police allege was a protracted assault on a 22-year-old woman in Kingaroy at the weekend.
Another Big Day In Darwin
Murgon cricketer Jared Sippel has notched up more success in Darwin today, with the Queensland team securing a win in Round 2 of the 15 & Under School Sport Australia Cricket Championships.
