Slow Down Around Schools
Kingaroy Police are urging motorists to be vigilant around school zones as children head back to school after the Christmas break.
Soccer Plans ‘Pink Days’
Hey girls … have you ever thought about playing soccer? Do you want to learn more or refresh your skills?
Local Duo Presented
With Achievement Awards
Greg Day and Paula Wardell have been presented with Australia Day Achievement Awards
A Head Start Is A Great Idea
If a child gets a head start in learning before school it usually sets them up for a terrific life … that’s why the staff at the Gundoo Day Care in Cherbourg have been brainstorming ideas on how to make their services even better.
Dams Packed Over Holidays
More than 3700 visitors stayed at Boondooma Dam and Yallakool Recreation Parks over the Christmas holidays.
MP Warns Labor Could Scrap DAFF
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says should Labor win the upcoming State Election – or “fall over the line” with the help of minor parties and independents – primary producers in Queensland will suffer.
Lock The Gate Targets Coal
Anti-mining group “Lock The Gate” says large tracts of farmland in the Nanango electorate are threatened by coal mining.
Gallery Gets Set For Big Move
Time is running out to catch Tingoora artist Robyn Dower’s multimedia installation at the Wondai Art Gallery.
Damaged Pole Causes Blackout
Power to about 450 Ergon Energy customers in the Brooklands, Tarong, Maidenwell, Wengenville and surrounding areas was interrupted at noon today.
Take Extra Care
If The Rain Comes
Police are reminding motorists to take extra care ahead of the severe weather which has been forecast to affect large parts of Queensland over the next few days.
Fans Fight For Speedway Star
An online petition has been launched to press racing authorities to lift a ban on Nanango-born speedway rider Darcy Ward to allow him to ride in the 2015 international season.
Markets Back For 2015
The Hivesville Country markets will resume for 2015 this Sunday.
Goomeri Lions Club News
Goomeri children were treated to a free movie last night, compliments of the Gympie Regional Council who have purchased a Big Screen which can be moved to different locations.
Farmers Slam Labor Plan
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has attacked an ALP election promise to strengthen tree-clearing laws should they be elected at the January 31 State poll.
TAFE Hosts Information Night
TAFE Queensland South West will be holding an information session in Kingaroy next Wednesday (January 28) for people interested in studying at the college.
Tennis Champ Has A Ball In Blackbutt
It’s hard to believe that one of the greatest tennis players of all time went to school at tiny Nukku, just outside Blackbutt.
League Club Lives on
The Blackbutt Yarraman Rugby League Club lives on … at least for the moment.
Racing Was Hot, Hot, Hot
Nanango punters were foiled back in December when heavy overnight rain forced the cancellation of the traditional Christmas Races at Lee Park; at the rescheduled meeting, held on Saturday, they simply boiled
Shutterbugs Shoot Great Portraits
Looking for ways to improve your picture taking?
Lucky Scratch Earns $25,000
One lucky customer at Yarraman’s IGA supermarket has scratched her way to a $25,000 win
