Brave Performance From Young Eagles
A good crowd of enthusiastic supporters filled the stand at Murgon Sportsground on Saturday and Sunday to cheer on the South Burnett U15 squad taking part in the 47th Battalion Carnival.
Blackbutt Buzzes With Pride
Blackbutt’s Friends of Cultcha arts group helped local residents celebrate Queensland Week by holding a mini-festival in the State’s honour today.
Snippets Of Celia’s Life On Show
Kingaroy artist Celia O’Connor had an enthusiastic roll-up at the official opening of her solo exhibition “Snippets” at Kingaroy Art Gallery this evening.
Range Re-Opening Delayed
Today’s planned re-opening of the D’Aguilar Highway to two lanes across the Blackbutt Range has been delayed.
Nanango Roadworks To Begin Next Week
Reconstruction of the Nanango-Brooklands Road will begin next Tuesday, the South Burnett Regional Council advised today.
New-Look Tourism Group Moves Closer
The current regional tourism organisation promoting the South Burnett will cease to exist at the end of the month as the Southern Downs and Granite Belt merger moves a step closer, but the process seems to have claimed one more scalp.
$180,000 Grants To Beat Crime
Applications to the Suncorp Insurance and the Queensland Police Service “Safer Queensland Community” grants program are now open.
Crash Blocks New England Highway
Police are currently at the scene of a fatal traffic crash on the New England Highway, one kilometre south of Hampton.
Kingaroy’s Betta Is Best …
Kingaroy’s Betta Electrical store has won the prestigious “Small Branded Retailer of the Year” award at its group’s annual conference being held this week in California.
Reconciled To Having Fun
Last week’s wet weather delayed it a bit, but this Reconciliation Week get-together should still be fun.
Josie’s Making A Marathon Effort
Twelve years ago Kingaroy woman Josie Potter suddenly lost the use of her legs and her left arm. The symptoms grew worse over a period of just six hours. She couldn’t swallow and lost her eyesight …
Can You Foster A Child?
South Burnett CTC is looking for people willing to become part of their Partners In Foster Care team to provide a safe and secure environment for children and young people.
Court-Ordered Workers Need Jobs
The State Government is asking not-for-profit groups in the South Burnett to put up their hands to provide community service projects for offenders.
Hard Work and Persistence
Will Pay Off, Jobseekers Told
The right path for indigenous jobseekers hoping to securing a job in the booming resource sector was all about hard work, persistence and asking as many questions as possible.
AgForce Is Looking For Winners
Are you an innovative red meat producer? Do you know of a restaurant that serves outstanding beef or lamb? Do you know someone who is a future leader of the red meat industry?
Farmers Seek Urgent Briefing
Over Native Title Changes
The National Farmers’ Federation is seeking “an immediate and full briefing” from the Federal Attorney-General Nicola Roxon over proposed changes to Native Title legislation announced today.
Venus Viewers Gather At Maidenwell
Astronomer James Barclay is expecting between 300 and 500 people to pass through the doors of his observatory at Maidenwell today to observe the rare Transit of Venus.
Cadets Set Their Sights On Canberra
It was cold and wet but they soldiered on … but what would you expect? They’re a Cadet Unit after all!
Post Ripping Challenge
At Proston This Saturday
June 6, 2012 The Proston Post Ripping Challenge will roar into action behind the Golden Spurs Hotel this coming Saturday, June 9. Post-ripping is a favoured Aussie bush sport in Proston and local service clubs and P&Cs will be providing catering for the all-day event that will be topped off by live music in the […]
Greens Meet To Discuss CSG and Mines
Australian Greens Leader Senator Christine Milne and Senator Larissa Waters hosted an informal forum at the Burke and Wills Conference room in Toowoomba last night ahead of Senator Milne’s appearance on the ABC’s Q&A panel show.
