Hornets Sting In Local Derby
Traditional rivals Murgon and Cherbourg put on a strong display of rugby league football at Wondai on Saturday, with bone-rattling tackles coming from both sides.
Organic Growers Call
For Overhaul Of Laws
Growers of organic crops have called for an overhaul of legislation following a decision today to deny compensation to a farmer whose organic crop was contaminated by his neighbour’s GM crop.
Scott Supports ABC
Federal LNP Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott today co-hosted the launch of the Friends of the ABC Parliamentary Group to support Australia’s national public broadcaster.
Bowater Named In Rep Squad
Prolific South Burnett goalkicker Adam Bowater has been named in the 2014 AFL Darling Downs talent squad.
Ammonia Leak At Swickers
An ammonia leak briefly forced the evacuation of the Swickers plant in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning
Murder Trial Begins
The trial of a man charged with murder after a death at an engagement party in Nanango has begun in the Brisbane Supreme Court.
Hopper To Stand In Nanango
Katter’s Australian Party parliamentary leader Ray Hopper has put his hand up for the State seat of Nanango
Students Pause In Reconciliation
Students at two local Catholic schools paused this week to mark three significant Reconciliation events: Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week and Mabo Day.
Addicted To Bass At Boondooma
Kingaroy fisherman Trevor Stead was the pick of the local pros competing at Boondooma at the weekend
Tourists Urged To Snuggle
South Burnett tourist operators will be hoping they’ll get a boost from a new tourism marketing campaign which is encouraging travellers to take a break from the city and head to Southern Queensland where “somewhere in the country … it’s snuggling season”.
‘Doing’ Time At Kingaroy Court
Hopes that Kingaroy may get a new or renovated courthouse following the recent visit of Attorney-General Jarrod Blejie seem distant, but the good news is the courthouse clock is going to be repaired.
Cents Add Up For Kindy
Yarraman Kindy’s major annual fundraiser attracted a hall full of eager cent auction fans on Saturday
FKG Complaint Sparks Council Review
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has called for a review of Council’s procurement processes saying he wants to find ways of giving local companies a better chance to compete for projects.
Sports Stars At Graham House
Local sporting heroes Steve Renouf and Holly Ferling will be at Graham House in Murgon on Sunday for a special celebration.
Volunteers Help Other Volunteers
Volunteers helping volunteers … isn’t this the country way? Last evening at the Kumbia Rural Watch meeting a special event occurred.
More Shops, Jobs … It’s Kingaroy North
A multi-million dollar commercial development which will reshape the northern outskirts of Kingaroy – and create hundreds of jobs – is one step closer to reality following the successful purchase of the land by local developers.
Kingaroy Trail Ride Breaks All Records
The “biggest ever” Lions Kingaroy Trail Ride at the weekend attracted more than 700 riders
Panthers, Wests Win The Points
South Burnett soccer was a mixed bag this week but football fans got to see some good games nonetheless
Junior Soccer Results – Round 5
South Burnett junior soccer shifted to Nanango on Saturday for the first of four rounds which will be played at the Nanango Sportsgrounds
‘It’s Time’ At Captains Paddock
The South Burnett will soon be missing a couple of very familiar faces with the departure of Captains Paddock Vineyard owners Maryanne Pidcock and Pete Eaton.
