A Neighbourly Notion
Nanango Tourism and Development Association office-bearers Mary Green and Gloria Kirkness tracked south last Saturday to the Esk Jockey Club’s meeting to judge the Fashions on the Field.
Duggan Guilty Of Manslaughter
A Kingaroy man charged over the death of Renee Peta Todd in 2013 has been found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter.
Closure Would Be ‘Absolute Disaster’
If the South Burnett Private Hospital closes on June 30 it would be an “absolute disaster” for the local community, says a specialist gynaecologist who has been visiting Kingaroy for more than five years.
Redbacks Get A Home Ground Advantage
The Kingaroy Redbacks football club has big plans for its grounds in Oliver Bond Street, all thanks to Holden’s $5 million “Home Ground Advantage” grants program.
Chappies Celebrate Special Week
School chaplains across the South Burnett have been celebrating Chappy Week with various activities at their schools and in the community.
Students Learn Art Of Portraiture
Photographers have enjoyed an afternoon learning invaluable tips from world-class portrait ace John Lomas
Building Resilience To
Make ‘Better’ Brains
The brain is a wonderful thing, but it’s also a source of mystery to most people, full of hidden thoughts and impulses.
Cent Auction Turns A Nice Profit
The Nanango Cultural Centre was abuzz with excitement last Saturday morning.
Antiques Show Returns To Kumbia
Tickets have now gone on sale for the always-popular Kumbia Antiques Roadshow.
TAFE Gets Buildings Back
The State Government is transferring ownership of TAFE assets back to the Department of Education and Training “to prevent them being sold to the highest bidder”.
Fingers Crossed For Private Hospital
Private health care provider Healthscope will be sending representatives to Kingaroy on Monday to discuss the feasibility of taking over the running of the South Burnett Private Hospital.
Hope Dairies Working On
Feasibility Of Milk Project
Hope Dairies is continuing to work on its feasibility study for its South Burnett project
Get Ready For A Festival Of Cycling
The Tour de South Burnett cycle race is returning to the South Burnett next month, with a new name, new towns and five routes open to local cyclists, ranging in length from 5km to 107km.
Meet An Antarctic Adventurer
Keen cooks, photographers and adventurers can get to meet a very unusual man at the Nanango, Proston and Kingaroy libraries next month.
Fun Day Planned For Families
The South Burnett Peace Of Mind Association is planning to hold a “We Care Family Fun Day” in Memorial Park, Kingaroy, on Saturday, May 30.
Local Business ID Used By Scammers
South Burnett internet users should be very wary about opening unexpected invoices from businesses – even local companies – if you know you have not used their services recently.
Budget Boost For Farm Kids
Federal Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott says changes announced in the recent Federal Budget will help students from farming families in the South Burnett to receive the Youth Allowance.
Crackdown On Phone Fiends
Motorists repeatedly caught texting or using their mobile phone while driving will face double demerit points – but not doubled fines – under changes announced today by the State Government.
Rare Gavel Coming To Ball
The Mayor’s Gala Charity Ball in Kingaroy this Saturday will have a very rare item up for auction
Fitness, Fun and Friendship
The more than 400 runners and walkers who left Murgon Showground for a 7km stroll on Sunday morning weren’t only testing their fitness … they were also showing their support for Reconciliation and Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum.
