Wests Back In The Picture
Barambah returned to Murgon to take on visitors Wests on Saturday. Matches between these two sides are always hard fought, no matter where each team sits on the ladder.
Trade Delegation To China?
A South Burnett trade mission to China may be on the cards to seek export opportunities.and investment
$80m Abattoir, Milk Plant Plan
Construction company FK Gardner & Sons has applied to Toowoomba Regional Council for permission to build an $80 million abattoir and milk processing plant near Toowoomba.
It’s Going To Get Warmer …
The old rule of thumb used to be frosts after Anzac Day but Jack Frost paid an early visit to the South Burnett on Wednesday morning.
Community Stats Online
The State Government has pulled together 26 Australian Bureau of Statistics sets of data into one place online to allow quick access to facts about Queensland’s various indigenous communities.
Have You Seen Him?
Police are appealing to members of the public for help to find a man who police would like to speak with after a serious offence involving a firearm last month near Caboolture.
16 Charged After Brawls
Cherbourg police have charged 16 people after disturbances in Barber Street, Cherbourg, between 6:00am and 5:00pm on Sunday.
Ex-CEO Appointed To Council
Former Kilkivan Shire Council CEO Ray Currie has been appointed as one of two new Gympie councillors
Diabetes Up 13pc In South Burnett
Figures released this week by Diabetes Queensland show the number of South Burnett residents living with Type 2 diabetes has risen 13 per cent over the past two years, higher than the State average of 10 per cent.
Extra Funding For Dist Ed
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced extra funding for Queensland’s Schools of Distance Education to help relieve the financial pressures faced by drought-affected families.
Fun Day To Support Charities
Wondai firefighters have organised another one of their popular charity golf days to help raise funds for two great causes.
South Burnett Hits The Streets
Create it, and they will come … that was the message from celebrity chef and passionate country produce promoter Miguel Maestre as he helped the South Burnett take over the city on the weekend at Brisbane’s trendy Eat Street Markets.
Colour Blooms In Wondai
Wondai RSL’s hall was ablaze with colour on Saturday for the South Burnett Orchid Society’s show.
Mia Leads The Way
Kingaroy netballer Mia Whye led the way during her debut for the Darling Down Panthers in a trial game against the Wide Bay Thundercatsin Kingaroy on Sunday.
Peanuts Forge Link With West
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has been taking South Burnett peanuts with her as she visits farmers as part of her role as Shadow Minister for Agriculture.
Chronicler Of Kumbia Dies
The chronicler of all things Kumbia, Wally Thamm, passed away peacefully on Sunday.
Police Find Pilot’s Body
Police searching bushland in the Woolooga area this afternoon located the body of a man, believed to be that of missing pilot Rob Pavan, 60.
May Deadline For BJD Comment
Cattle producers have until May 3 to comment on a recently released discussion paper that will help determine the future of Bovine Johne’s disease (BJD) management in Australia.
Melon Virus Found In Qld
Biosecurity Queensland has quarantined a farm because of a confirmed case of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) – the first time this plant disease has been detected in the State.
Garden Expo Blossoms Again
Gardeners love the rain, so overcast skies and a bit of morning drizzle weren’t going to keep them away from Wondai’s huge Autumn Garden Expo at the weekend.
