Ex-CEO At Whitsundays
Former South Burnett Regional Council CEO Ken McLoughlin, who resigned last year, has started a new position at the Whitsunday Regional Council.
Cyclists Have Fun
To Help Beat Cancer
This year’s Lions Children’s Cancer Institute fun ride is expected to attract about 60 cyclists to the South Burnett next week.
Nanango Showed Some Top Runs
There was the usual spectrum of highlights at Nanango’s popular Easter Saturday meeting
Local Duo In GRDC Video
Kumbia farmer Peter Howlett and BGA AgriServices agronomist Ian Crosthwaite feature in a new video which expounds the benefits of strip tillage.
Wondai Sprints Cancelled
The Motors In Motion committee has been forced to call off the Wondai Sprints planned for June 19-21.
Heritage Gives Chopper A Lift
RACQ CareFlight Rescue is $5000 closer to its goal of purchasing a winch hoist thanks to the Heritage Bank Nanango Community Funding program.
It’s All Go For The Nanango Show!
The Nanango Showground has been a hive of activity ahead of Saturday’s show
Tarong Grant Kickstarts Expansion
A $50,000 grant from the Tarong Community Partnership Fund has kickstarted a major upgrade of SBcare’s Lakeview Friendship Centre in Kingaroy.
History Fans In For A Treat
Residents who love history – particularly local history – are in for a treat over the coming month
Rural ‘Mates’ Fear Funding Will Be Cut
Opposition spokesperson for agriculture Deb Frecklington is calling urgently on the State Government to continue funding for the “Mates Who Open Gates” counselling support service for farmers.
Petition Lodged To Honour Emerson
An official e-petition has been lodged with the State Government pressing for recognition of Blackbutt’s favourite son, tennis ace Roy Emerson.
Duo’s Escape Stuns Police
Kingaroy police are stunned that no one was killed when this Mitsubushi Magna rolled
New Date For Kumbia Draft
The Kumbia Charity Campdraft – which was cancelled on the Easter weekend due to the forecast rain – has been rescheduled.
QFF CEO Resigns
Queensland Farmers Federation CEO Dan Galligan has resigned after being at the helm of the organisation for more than six years.
It’s Not All Doom And Gloom
The January election was “a disaster” for Queensland, South Burnett mayor Wayne Kratzmann told members of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry at their April meet’n’greet, but he said there was “an end of the rainbow” in sight for the South Burnett if businesses worked together.
Fatal Truck Collision Blocks Highway
UPDATED Noon: The Burnett Highway is now open after last night’s fatal collision between two trucks.
Police Taser Man ‘Threatening Ambos’
Kingaroy Police were forced to use a taser on a man suffering suspected mental health issues after he allegedly began threatening ambulance personnel who were trying to help him on Sunday evening.
Farmers Invited To Take
Part In BMRG Programs
The Burnett Mary Regional Group is looking for primary producers interested in becoming a part of several projects taking place over the next 15 months.
Exhibitions In Hall For Another Month
Wondai Art Gallery’s April and May exhibitions will still be across the road in the Town Hall as repairs at the roundabout gallery are not complete.
Bowls Night To Help Family
Graham House Community Centre, Murgon Lions and Murgon Rotary have thrown their weight behind a fundraising effort to help a local family.
