Hays, Oats And Corn
This week there’s a line up of nibbles from a mixed feed bin to digest
Dodewaard Link To Ukraine Tragedy
It is almost unbelievable to think the tragedy of war has again struck Murgon’s Tiernan family … Sydney nun Philomene Tiernan, in Europe for the recent Dodewaard commemorations, was on board Malaysian flight MH17 which exploded mid-air over eastern Ukraine last night.
‘Cheap’ Shot Sparks Facebook Fury
We all know times are tough in retailing at the moment but a “clever” marketing ploy by Big W in Kingaroy this week appears to have backfired.
LNP Candidate Re-Endorsed
Local MP Deb Frecklington today thanked the members of the LNP for re-endorsing her as the candidate for the Electorate of Nanango at the next State Election.
A Gift That Keeps On Giving
Kingaroy Lions Club member Marj Argue is making a “spectacular” effort to help people all over the world improve their vision.
Walk In The Footsteps
Of Nanango’s Anzacs
A special function tracing the stories of 63 Anzacs will be held at Ringsfield House next Friday
School Bus in Crash
Multiple ambulances were called this afternoon after a bus carrying schoolchildren and a car were involved in a traffic crash on Rossmore Road at Kilkivan about 3:30pm.
New Fishing Tournament
To Launch At Boondooma
A new fishing tournament series designed to appeal to family anglers of all ages will be launched at Lake Boondooma in September.
Tom’s Building Bridges Of Understanding
Tom Kirk lived on bush tucker, failed school but made a life for himself by facing challenges, taking a step at a time and learning as he went.
Wireless Broadband Ready To Go
Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott says eight NBN fixed wireless sites in the South Burnett area are now ready for service.
Getaway Driver Jailed
Over McDonald’s Raid
A man who admitted driving the getaway car in an attempted armed hold-up at Kingaroy’s McDonald’s Restaurant will serve a minimum four months behind bars.
Pool Repairs Delay Footpath Plan
A planned $400,000 upgrade of Murgon’s CBD footpaths has been set back 12 months
Holly Ruled Out By Back Injury
A back injury has ruled out Kingaroy’s Holly Ferling from selection for the Southern Stars’ upcoming matches
First Aid Courses Scheduled
St John Ambulance has scheduled a series of first aid courses in Kingaroy over the next few months.
Carbon Tax Axe Cuts Rise To 5.1pc
Average Queensland power bills will now rise 5.1 per cent – instead of 13.6 per cent – following today’s Senate vote to repeal the carbon tax.
Builders Push For ‘Character Tests’
Master Builders Australia has called for character tests to be introduced for union leaders and managers of employer associations.
$2.5m Upgrade Targets Export Sales
Work began yesterday on a $2.5 million upgrade at Proteco in Kingaroy which will see the creation of a specialist edible oil refinery, the only one of its kind in Australia.
Second Half Comeback Stuns Red Ants
Red Ants fans would have gone home happy on Saturday if the A Grade league match between Kingaroy and Murgon had ended at half-time.
Radiothon To Fund Emu Memorial
CROW-FM will hold a radiothon in September to help build a memorial to Charlotte the emu
Winter Frosts Raise Fire Risk
Recent frosts have increased the fire risk in the South Burnett, firefighters have warned.
