CSIRO Warns Against Complacency
The CSIRO is warning that Australia should not become complacent in the face of potential biosecurity threats, which could range from a human disease pandemic to the invasion of a devastating wheat disease.
UCG Plant Starts To Disappear
Work has begun to remove the above-ground infrastructure at Cougar Energy’s failed underground coal gasification plant at Coolabunia.
Futsal News – November 20
Results from futsal games played in Kingaroy on Thursday, November 20:
Gifts For Kids In Care
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is collecting gifts for the State Government’s “Kids in Care Christmas Appeal”.
Teelah Fire Tests Firefighters
A large fire burning along a valley north of Blackbutt prompted a “watch and act” alert from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services this afternoon, meaning there was a real risk that property could be lost.
Grass Fire At Teelah
Ten fire crews are on the scene of a grass fire burning near Stretton Drive in Teelah, north of Blackbutt.
Bikers On An Odyssey To Do Good
For a bunch of bikers who want to “grow old disgracefully”, the Burnett branch of the Ulysses Club is failing miserably … they’re actually doing a lot of very good things.
Crowds Flock To Village Green Opening
A big crowd turned out to Wondai’s Coronation Park on Saturday morning for the official opening of Stage 1
Crusaders Cruise To Victory
Fresh from his century with the South Burnett U19s last weekend, Lehman Brunjes again led the way with the bat on Saturday, hitting the top score for the Murgon Crusaders in their match against the Warriors at Lyle Vidler Oval.
School Works For Lornetta
Lornetta West sings and dances around her home on a regular basis … it’s a sign the Year 4 Cherbourg State School student loves learning.
Wondai Wins Back The Keg
The week’s heat wave played havoc with all the bowls clubs in the area.
$1.45b Deal Shakes Up Pork Industry
The Australian pork industry faces a major shake-up following the announcement on Friday that JBS Australia has signed a $1.45 billion agreement to buy the Primo Group.
The Avenue’s On The Right Track
Glenthorn Avenue, the ultra-consistent Bel Esprit gelding owned and trained by Hivesville’s Lindsay Anderson, deservedly collected last Saturday’s Mt Perry Cup (1400m).
Charity Golf Day A Big Hit
More than 100 players turned out at Kingaroy Golf Course on Friday for the Mayor’s Charity Golf Day – and to get a chance to meet rugby league legend Shane Webcke.
Council Expands Wondai Office
The South Burnett Regional Council will relocate its Community and Events Department from Kingaroy to Wondai on Monday.
Big Night Tops Off School Years
Murgon State High School’s formal night had glamour, glitter and lots of smiling faces, happy that years of schooling were finally over.
Greet, Meet, Eat … And Celebrate
Once a month a group of residents gathers at St Philip’s Anglican Church in Yarraman
Nanango Turns On The Glamour
Nanango farewelled its senior students in style on Thursday night when a large crowd of several hundred proud parents, relatives and friends packed Nanango State High School’s main hall forecourt for the school’s annual formal
Council Previews New Murgon Pool
South Burnett Regional Council has released concept plans for the new Murgon Aquatic Centre
Water Restrictions On The Way
South Burnett Regional Council is calling on residents connected to town water supplies to conserve water.
