Relay For Life Team Steps Up
Kingaroy businesswoman Cheri Carr has been named the “Face” of the 2012 South Burnett Relay For Life at the official event launch held in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Decision To Axe Fanfare Stuns Parents
The decision by the State Government to scrap the Fanfare music competition has locals seeing red.
Woman Dies In Proston Crash
A 25-year-old local woman has died following a single vehicle traffic crash west of Proston last night.
Kumbia Ready For 100th Birthday Party
The Kumbia Community is counting down the days as its Centenary celebrations draw closer. After nearly 18 months of planning, final preparations are being made for the event which will be held on Saturday, July 28.
Family Grieves For Slain Pets
A Kingaroy family is in shock and grief after a second pet dog was killed yesterday by the same dogs that killed another pet just last month.
Selling Your Car? You Need To Know This
Did you know that when selling a registered vehicle you must obtain and display a Safety Certificate?
SES Volunteers Test Their Skills
Don’t worry if you see a lot of SES volunteers out and about at the weekend, scouring bushland around Kingaroy
Stanwell CEO Confirmed In Role
Stanwell Corporation Chairman Warwick Parer announced yesterday that Acting Chief Executive Officer Richard Van Breda has been officially appointed to the role.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its second meeting for 2012 at the Wondai race track tomorrow.
Nanango Man Injured By Car
A 62-year-old Nanango man has been flown to a Brisbane hospital with suspected fractures after he was hit by a car in Drayton St, Nanango, last night.
Juniors Head To Wondai For Mini Mod
It will be a huge weekend for junior rugby league in the South Burnett this week with Wondai Proston JRL hosting their annual Mini Mod Carnival on Saturday.
Stanwell Delivers For Paramedics
Did you know that on average 150 babies are born every year at Kingaroy Hospital? And that this is the highest number of births per annum for any hospital outside Brisbane?
Annual Concert At Taabinga
The South Burnett Chorale will be holding its annual concert at Taabinga Homestead on Sunday, August 26, at 2:30pm.
NFF Calls For Roll-Over Bars On Quad Bikes
The National Farmers’ Federation has is called for a greater emphasis on quad bike safety to address the ever-increasing number of fatalities on Australian farms.
Junior Soccer At Nanango
This weekend’s round of junior soccer matches will be played at Nanango NOT in Kingaroy as originally scheduled.
Be A Part Of Tractor Tattoo!
The South Burnett’s September arts spectacular Tractor Tattoo is looking for young performers who’d like to be a part of a one-off musical extravaganza.
Lodge Supports Work Of SES
The Kingaroy State Emergency Service has been recognised by the South Burnett Masonic Lodge for its continuing support of the community, both in times of emergencies and disasters, as well as its assistance with various community activities and events.
Employers Invited To Careers Market
Four South Burnett high schools – Murgon, Nanango, St Mary’s Catholic College and Kingaroy – are working together to stage a Careers Market in the Kingaroy State High School Indoor Sports Centre on August 2.
MP Welcomes ‘Action Plan’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the launch of the State Government’s new “Six Month Action Plan for Queensland”.
Free Program For Young Drivers
Almost 19,000 learner drivers in Queensland have participated in a national driving program which kicked off in 2010 but the RACQ is urging more L-platers to join the ranks to boost their safety on the roads.
