Work Starts On Spillway Repairs
The SBRC has begun work on Gordonbrook Dam’s spillway to repair damage caused by the 2013 floods.
Lighting Up Christmas
Planning on “doing” the Christmas lights this year? These are some of the homes and businesses you should check out during your travels.
Storms Cause Widespread Blackouts
This afternoon’s thunderstorms left thousands of homes without power for several hours at various locations throughout the South Burnett.
Traditional Fun In The Streets
The Christmas action continued across the South Burnett at the weekend … and there’s even more on the way this week.
Futsal News – December 4
Results from futsal games played in Kingaroy on Thursday, December 4
SB Stretches Bundaberg
South Burnett senior cricketers tested Bundaberg at home on Sunday in the second of their annual Goodchild Shield matches.
It’s Been A Great School Year
Marcus Priaulx has put together a wrap-up of the school year after talking to local primary school principals
Rain Plays Havoc With Sport
Friday night’s rain played havoc with sporting events in the South Burnett on Saturday.
Man Hurt In Rollover
A man aged in his twenties has been airlifted to hospital with suspected head injuries after the car he was in rolled in a single vehicle accident on Greenview Road near Wondai this morning.
Today’s B Grade Cricket
The overnight rain has forced the cancellation of today’s B Grade cricket match scheduled to be played at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
No Races Today
The overnight rain has forced the abandonment of today’s scheduled Nanango Races.
Controversial UCG Plant Vanishes
For a project that caused so much angst in the local community, the former Cougar Energy underground coal gasification plant near Coolabunia has disappeared with very little fanfare.
Big Weekend At Yarraman
Yarraman’s big annual carnival is on this weekend … the Rosalie Fours.
Community Lunch To Raise Funds
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann is inviting local residents to help others in the local community this Christmas.
Local Students
Win Ag Scholarships
Samantha Hudson and Jayden Parnell have won $10,000 scholarships
Lauren Wins South West Award
Football South Burnett’s 2014 Female Coach of the Year, Lauren Mangan, has won the same category in the South-West Queensland football awards.
Councillor Wounded In ‘Gun Fight’
Sometimes it can be a tough job being a local government councillor … just ask Cr Kathy Duff
O’Dowd To Chair Trade Committee
Federal Member for Flynn, Ken O’Dowd, has been appointed chairman of the Joint Select Committee on Trade and Investment Growth.
Blueprint To Train Rural Workforce
The State Government has released a new Blueprint for Agricultural Education in Queensland aimed at encouraging more young people to consider a career on the land.
Cut And Dried Or Heavy Going?
As from last Monday, the national track-rating system has been revised for turf tracks.
