Special Dinner Will Launch Long Weekend
A sumptuous three-course dinner of South Burnett foods and wines enlivened by bush tucker flavours will officially launch this year’s South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show October long weekend festival.
QDO Calls For More Power For ACCC
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has again urged the Federal Government to amend the Competition and Consumer Act to introduce an “effects test” into the legislation.
GRDC Briefed On Local Research
Members of the Grains Research and Development Corp’s Northern Panel visited Kingaroy on Wednesday
Nanango Probus News
The Probus Club of Nanango held an Information Stall at the recent Nanango Markets to foster awareness of the club within the surrounding community.
New Law Amends Mine Objection Process
Mining and resources companies in Queensland no longer have to issue public notifications when seeking an Environmental Authority for “low impact” mines.
Book An Interview With Deputy PM
Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss will be holding his next round of constituent interviews in the South Burnett and Gympie areas next week.
Telstra Blamed For Fault
South Burnett Regional Council says a Telstra fault at the local exchange is to blame for problems residents have been having for two days when trying to telephone council.
Ag Training Offers Key To Future
Out past Goomeri, the Shaftesbury Centre has launched its third program in the South Burnett … this time an agricultural training facility for young indigenous men.
Courtney Checks In To Supa Life
Courtney Bligh loves being a checkout chick at Supa IGA in Murgon.
Gallery Welcomes Spring
Kingaroy’s Nimue Art Gallery is playing host to nine of the region’s most talented female artists this month
Mum To Face Charge After Crash
A 36-year-old woman will face a charge of driving without due care and attention after a single vehicle traffic accident on the D’Aguilar Highway last Wednesday.
Can You Be King Of The Park?
4WD fans who enjoy extreme driving – and everyone else who just enjoys watching other drivers pound their vehicles around challenging courses – will be flocking to Manar Park over the October long weekend
Act F.A.S.T. And Save A Life
Retired South Burnett GP – and stroke survivor – Dr Brad Butwell wants people to memorise an acronym
Yarraman Pool To Re-Open Soon
Yarraman Swimming Pool will re-open for summer on Saturday, September 20.
Eight Years Jail For Hammer Attack
A Wattle Camp woman who pleaded guilty to attempted murder rather than face a second trial was today sentenced in the Brisbane Supreme Court to eight years’ jail.
Top Shooters Heading To Kingaroy
It’s going to be a huge weekend for the Kingaroy Clay Target Club with hundreds of shooters coming
USQ Targets Mental Health
Darling Downs South West Queensland Medicare Local has joined forces with researchers from the University of Southern Queensland to evaluate mental health services in the region.
Nanango, Murgon Raids Part
Of Statewide Police Operation
Recent police raids in Murgon and Nanango were part of a Queensland-wide operation by Taskforce Maxima which has resulted in almost 50 people being charged with a range of offences.
Fete’s A Recipe For Having Fun
St Joseph’s Catholic School in Murgon held its annual fete on Friday night and it was – as always – one of the biggest nights in town.
Wondai To Host Street Sprints
Wondai is set to become the home of motorsport in the South Burnett with the unveiling of the Wondai Sprints, to be raced on a street track in the industrial estate.
