Woman, Toddler In Rollover
A woman and a young child were lucky to escape serious injury when their car rolled and ended up on its roof in a ditch on the side of the D’Aguilar Highway near Coolabunia on Saturday night.
Facebook Blamed For Kingaroy Melee
Two men have been charged – and police investigations are continuing – after a melee in the heart of the busy Kingaroy CBD on Friday afternoon, allegedly sparked by a Facebook feud.
Hot Action On A Chilly Day
The weather was cold but the action was hot in soccer matches played in Murgon and Kingaroy on Saturday.
Trumpet Call For Brass Players
The Wondai and District Town Band has invited one of Australia’s leading brass quartets, Letterbox Brass, to the South Burnett to conduct a workshop and master classes.
Beware Of Door-To-Door Training
The Queensland Farmers Federation is warning primary producers to be wary about signing up for training that is being sold door-to-door.
Three Of The Best Pass On Tips
What’s the most important thing to do when playing rugby league? That’s the question the three Walters brothers posed to their young fans when they dropped in for a mini-training session at Kumbia on Friday.
South Burnett Goes On Show
The South Burnett was on show at Regional Flavours, Brisbane’s annual food event, on the weekend
Ergon To Adjust Bills
Ergon Energy Retail says it is committed to passing on reduced electricity prices to customers from the repeal of the carbon price “as quickly and cost effectively as possible”.
Kingaroy Lions News
Kingaroy Lions Club held its changeover dinner at the end of June, when past president Graham Wilson handed over the position of club president to Yvonne Dowling.
South Burnett Bowls News: 19-Jul-14
My column is a little later than usual this week due to technical glitches (not at my end) and I apologise to any readers who were put out by its slightly later-than-usual appearance.
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.
