Racing’s See-Saw
The performances of horses over time certainly can create a story of ups and downs, with gallopers seemingly heading to riches winding up in rags and vice versa.
Parade To Mark Gun’s Return
Murgon residents have been invited to celebrate the re-installation of a World War II gun at Murgon RSL
Cadet Units Face Dilemma
A meeting will be held in Kingaroy next week to discuss ways to keep the South Burnett’s two Cadet Units operating.
Council Plugs Memerambi ‘Hole’
A ‘hole’ in the former Kingaroy Shire Council’s Planning Scheme which allowed the developer of the failed Memerambi Estate to erect houses before building infrastructure has been plugged.
$1.5m Upgrades At Cherbourg Hospital
Work will begin soon on an $860,000 project at Cherbourg Hospital to provide modern consultation rooms for women and children, part of $1.5 million worth of upgrades scheduled at the hospital over the next six months.
Widgee Diggers To Be Honoured
A Federal Government grant of $5560 will help publish a series of commemorative books and presentations honouring the contributions of World War I diggers from the Widgee region.
Penalties Double
For Hospital Assaults
People who assault nurses, doctors and paramedics will face up to 14 years in jail under tough new laws introduced by the State Government.
Dollars ‘Have A Domino Effect’
More than two dozen South Burnett community groups went home happy after a combined morning tea in Kingaroy on Wednesday where they received cheques from a number of schemes.
Bulls Masters Coming To Kingaroy
The Queensland Bulls Masters are coming to town for a great day of cricketing fun on November 2, this time challenging a local team dubbed “Lynda’s XI”, after the wife of Kingaroy player Darren Geiger.
School Salutes
Music Of Disney
Kingaroy State High School’s annual fundraising concert has a Disney theme
Summer Soccer Sevens Results – Week 1
The Summer Soccer 7s kicked off at Tom Alford Oval, Kingaroy, on Wednesday night.
Wall To Be Replaced
Work will start soon on the replacement of a section of rock wall surrounding the pond near the Senior Citizens Centre in Kingaroy.
Two Vans Offer Breast Scans
For the first time, two of BreastScreen Queensland’s state-of-the-art digital mobile vans will be visiting the South Burnett at the same time.
Caravan Association
Refutes Shackle Rumours
The Caravan Industry Association of Australia has repeated assurances that police are not fining people for using non-load rated D-shackles when towing, despite repeated rumours being spread around the country.
Community Leadership Program
Looking For 2015 Participants
Red Earth Community Foundation, in conjunction with Vision 21, will be holding an information evening in Kingaroy on November 10 to promote the 2015 South Burnett Community Leadership Program.
Warning On Court Scammers
The Magistrates Court Service has advised that a number of courthouses around Queensland have been contacted by members of the public who have received an emailed “Notice of Appearance” that requests their appearance at a nominated date and time.
Shave Off To Launch Movember
Kingaroy RSL Club will be holding a “shave off” launch party for men planning to take part in this year’s “Movember” event.
New Policy Will Tackle Waste
About 150 South Burnett businesses will soon have to comply with the same regulations covering trade waste that most Kingaroy businesses already do after the South Burnett Regional Council adopted a new Trade Waste Management Policy yesterday.
Move To Cut Eye
Surgery Waiting Lists
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the announcement that the State Government will inject $23.4 million to help cut the wait for people needing important eye surgery, including 361 people in the local health area.
Final Line-Up For Anti-VLAD Concert
Organisers have released the final line-up of musicians for the Freedom Family Fun Day and Concert at Wooroolin Sports Ground on November 1.
