Outstanding Time At Maidenwell
“Outstanding” … that’s how South Burnett Gas Guzzlers’ spokesman Terry Mackrell described this year’s three-day Raising Hell In Maidenwell, and any car lover would have to agree.
$6500 Bonus For Keeping A Job
A new $6500 incentive to encourage young jobseekers to keep a job for two years started last week
More Than 1000 Receive Flu Shots
More than 1000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have benefited from the Darling Downs Public Health Unit’s “Tackle Flu Before It Tackles You” campaign.
Walters Brothers Coming To Kumbia
Kumbia State School will be hosting a visit by some Queensland rugby league royalty next week when the three Walters brothers drop in.
Nanango Camera Club News
Nanango Camera Club’s next meeting – to be held on Sunday, July 20 – will be divided into three parts.
Reward A Business
For Excellent Service
Nominations are being sought from the public for the first-ever South Burnett-wide business awards.
Wanted: A Christmas Chef
Planning has started for this year’s Salvos Christmas Lunch, but organisers are missing one major ingredient
Buy A Bale, Help A Farmer
With the cold weather biting, it could be easy to forget the South Burnett is still gripped with drought, but thank goodness there are some very good people in both the city and country who haven’t forgotten …
Crowds Celebrate NAIDOC Week
The NAIDOC Community Open Day at Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum on Tuesday featured everything from films to flag-raisings, from dancing to damper
Eight Groups To Share $147,000
Eight community organisations are set for a mid-year funding treat after successfully applying for funding through the latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Grants.
Unit 4 Almost Ready To Roll
Tarong Power Station’s Unit 4, which was placed in cold storage 18 months ago, is on track to return to service this month.
Applications Open For
New Farm Allowance
South Burnett farmers have been reminded a number changes to drought assistance measures began on July 1, including the official start of the Federal Government’s new Farm Household Allowance.
Court Clears ETU Over Website
The Electrical Trades Union is claiming victory after it was cleared in the Industrial Magistrates Court this morning of charges that it had failed to comply with legislation relating to a website set up to fight State Government industrial legislation.
Cyclist In Critical Condition
A man has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after being found unconscious near a bicycle at Wondai this afternoon.
TRC Opts For Water Tanks
Rainwater tanks will now be compulsory on new houses and commercial buildings in the Yarraman and Cooyar areas following a decision by Toowoomba Regional Council.
Feedback Sought On 30-Year Mining Plan
The State Government is inviting Queenslanders to have a say on the proposed 30-year “ResourcesQ” plan which aims to drive economic growth and create jobs in the resources sector.
Police Warning Over Email
Queensland Police are warning members of the public about an abusive email currently circulating.
Good Sports Launch NAIDOC Week
Cherbourg’s NAIDOC celebrations were kicked off in a spectacular fashion with the official opening on Monday of the Ration Shed’s new Play The Ball exhibition.
Reserves Troop Their Colours
Wondai’s Reserve Forces Day always attracts visitors from all over south-east Queensland, and this year’s two-day celebration was no exception.
Coast Friends Drop In For Weekend
Wondai Art Gallery played host to a group of a dozen visiting Sunshine Coast art fans at the opening of its July exhibition “Artistic Friends Through Art” on Friday night.
