Cyclists Raise $15,300 For MS
The Kingaroy Cruisers team can now sit back and relax … they’ve raised an incredible $15,300 for MS Queensland and last weekend’s Brissie To The Bay Bike Ride is over for another year.
Country Creche Is Crucial
The riding displays by Tommy Berry and apprentice Tegan Harrison were a real highlight of the Eagle Farm meeting last Saturday.
Scammers Target Tourism Operators
Southern Queensland Country Tourism – the umbrella body that promotes the South Burnett – is warning tourism operators to be wary of a scam operating in the region.
Woman Hurt In Highway Crash
A 36-year-old woman has been taken to Kingaroy Hospital for observation following a two-vehicle collision on the D’Aguilar Highway near Nanango this morning.
Almost Time To Raise Hell Again!
The annual Raising Hell in Maidenwell weekend is coming up soon, an opportunity for car lovers to show off their pride and joy.
Michael’s Off To A New Challenge
The South Burnett PCYC in Murgon is bidding farewell today to manager Sgt Michael Eadie who’ll be soon packing his bags and heading off to Brisbane’s prestigious Lang Park.
Slim Chance For Bridge Funding
“The weather in Canberra was chilly and so was our reception,” South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann told fellow councillors when he delivered his monthly Mayor’s Report at Council’s June meeting on Wednesday.
Big Call Out To All Singers
If you have a singing voice, the South Burnett Chorale wants to hear it.
‘Nanny State’ Killing Sports Events
The costs of running a “nanny state” and defending against a “victim culture” where any misadventure is seen as someone else’s fault is sucking the life out of sports and community events, says Cr Barry Green.
RSPCA ‘Desperate’ To Find Homes
If you’re looking for a new pet, now could be the time to do it as the Kingaroy RSPCA is having a “25 per cent off everything” sale this weekend.
Without An Education,
Cec Would Be In A Pickle
Cecil “Pickle” Brown has loved every job he’s had.
Curly Celebrates His 90th
Long-time Kingaroy resident and World War II veteran Ronald Peter “Curly” Chalmers was treated to a special lunch at the Kingaroy RSL Club today to mark his 90th birthday.
Sue Shares Her Ballet Skills
Sue Harvey begged her parents to let her dance and hasn’t stopped spreading her passion for the art since.
Plans Set For Reserve Forces Day
Wondai is gearing up for its big Reserve Forces Day weekend with a number of events planned for July 5-6.
Ready For The Holidays!
St Mary’s Catholic College students gathered this afternoon at a special end-of-term assembly in Kingaroy to mark some special moments at the school.
Health Board Backs New Hospital
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board has sent a recommendation to the Department of Health for either a redeveloped or a new hospital at Kingaroy.
Some Council Fees To Rise
South Burnett Regional Council adopted its new schedule of fees and charges for 2014-15 at its monthly meeting today.
Growers Meet To Discuss Drought
The latest round of drought information meetings held in the South Burnett to assist local farmers wound up this week.
Heritage Lodge Project Moves Ahead
South Burnett CTC’s proposed Heritage Lodge development at Nanango has taken a giant leap forward
Put It In Writing, Councillors Urge
South Burnett Regional Council is considering asking residents who want to lodge complaints against Councillors or staff to put their concerns in writing.
