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A Big Night In Nanango

A Big Night In Nanango

It’s always a BIG night in Nanango and the champagne opening night of the 8th annual Big Screen Festival on Friday lived up to expectations.

Mi Networks Spreads The Word

Mi Networks Spreads The Word

A program that has the potential to assist people with mental illness in regional and remote Australia was explained at information sessions in Kingaroy today.

Waiting Times ‘Slashed’

Waiting Times ‘Slashed’

Waiting times for semi-urgent surgery and dental care have been slashed in the Darling Downs health region according to the latest quarterly report, Health Minister Mr Lawrence Springborg said today.

Truce Declared In Peanut ‘War’

Truce Declared In Peanut ‘War’

A commercial dispute between the three largest players in the Australian peanut industry – the Peanut Company of Australia and independent shellers Crumptons and Clifton Trading – appears to have been resolved.

Trainers Head West

Trainers Head West

There’s no racing in the South-East Country Racing Association district this weekend, so several Burnett trainers are heading west for the Jandowae Cup card

Groups Get Caring Grants

Groups Get Caring Grants

Five local groups have secured grants through the latest round of the State Government’s Caring for our Community program.

Biggest Morning Tea Yet!

Biggest Morning Tea Yet!

The South Burnett has seen a lot of Australia’s Biggest Morning Teas over the years, but today it probably saw its biggest yet.

Court Refuses Bail

Court Refuses Bail

A man charged with common assault and unlicensed driving was refused bail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court this afternoon.

Want To Be A JP?

Want To Be A JP?

Are you interested in becoming a Justice of the Peace? Or a Commissioner for Declarations?