Ombudsman’s Complaint ‘Premature’
A complaint lodged with the Queensland Ombudsman over the Adermann Park issue is now no longer just wasting ratepayers’ money, it’s also wasting taxpayers’ funds, Cr Damien Tessmann said this week.
More Volunteers Thanked
On Tuesday, December 16, volunteers from the Murgon Visitor Information Centre travelled to Moffatdale Ridge for their annual Christmas party.
Reach Out For Help
While Christmas is a joyful time for many, for some it can be the most difficult time of the year.
Speedway To Kick Off New Year
The South Burnett Speedway Club is gearing up for a big weekend of racing to welcome in the New Year.
Change In The Air For 4SB
Macquarie Radio Network has announced they intend to merge with Fairfax Media Limited
Fun At Goomeri, Hivesville
Santa’s swing through the South Burnett continued with Christmas Carnivals at Goomeri and Hivesville
Workers Bid Farewell To Bev
A special lunch was held at Endeavour on Friday to farewell biscuit cook Bev O’Shannessy
Club Champions Get Awards
December is always the time to wipe the blackboard clean, put up the streamers, check out the trophies, fill up the fridge and get last year’s CDs out of the cupboard.
Students Explore Peace On Stage
St Mary’s Catholic College’s Prep to Year 7 students recently performed a musical, “Peace Child”.
Push To Create A Village Of Healing
Two local not-for-profit groups have come together to gauge public interest in a mental health project
Warriors Too Strong
Warriors overhauled Colts’ target without losing a wicket in their B Grade cricket match played at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
First Tick For New Acland Coal Mine
The State Government announced this evening that the controversial $900 million New Acland Coal Mine Stage 3 expansion will go ahead, subject to the Federal Government signing off on the project.
Spry’s Red Letter Day
The south-east’s rural racing participants are thirsty for action. Only one race was decided at Bundaberg last weekend, and that limited activity followed hot on the heels of washouts at Nanango and Kilcoy.
QFES Commissioner Quits
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Lee Johnson quit his post this morning after 13 years as Commissioner and 39 years service as a fire officer.
Diners Dig Deep For Christmas
Former Brisbane Lord Mayor – and ALP stalwart – Jim Soorley ventured into Queensland’s conservative heartland on Thursday to be the guest speaker at the Mayor’s Charity Christmas Lunch.
Auxiliary Helps RACQ CareFlight
RACQ Careflight are $1000 better off thanks to a Christmas donation by the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary
30 Years Contribution To Tourism
The Kingaroy Information Art and Heritage Precinct volunteers celebrated a busy year at the Precinct with a Christmas party at the weekend.
New Gateway To Greet Punters
Nanango’s Racecourse Road will take on a new appearance next year, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Heritage Nanango Community Bank.
The 12 ‘Strays’ Of Christmas …
Kingaroy RSPCA is running a special “12 Strays Of Christmas” promotion to help find homes for older animals
Are You Ready If Disaster Strikes Again?
It’s been almost two years since the last disastrous floods hit the South Burnett … would we be better prepared if disaster strikes again this summer?
