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Bendigo Invests In Community

Bendigo Invests In Community

Community programs and projects in the Yarraman, Blackbutt and Nanango areas are $55,000 better off

Cats, Dogs And Cup Cakes

Cats, Dogs And Cup Cakes

Do you like cats, dogs and cup cakes? Well, the RSPCA has the fundraiser for you!

Big Weekend For Mustangs

Big Weekend For Mustangs

The Murgon Mustangs have a big weekend of rugby league football planned for tomorrow at Murgon Sportsground.

Load Limit Put On Bridge

The South Burnett Regional Council has advised that a 10 tonne load limit has been placed on the Hansens Gully Bridge on Mondure Road.

Rollover At Barlil

Rollover At Barlil

A woman has been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a single-vehicle rollover on Silverleaf Road at Barlil this afternoon.

Will It Be A Black And White Nanango Cup?

Will It Be A Black And White Nanango Cup?

Given that all bar one candidate for Saturday’s 2014 XXXX Gold-Carrollee Hotel Nanango Cup (1600m) is on the minimum weight, punters will need inspired intuition to sort out their bets.

Last Chance To See Sporting Greats!

Last Chance To See Sporting Greats!

Today is the very last chance to book a ticket to have dinner tomorrow night (August 2) with Aussie sporting legends Allan Border (yes, THE Allan Border), Tommy Raudonikis and Libby Trickett.

Riders Came From Near And Far …

Riders Came From Near And Far …

Eighty young riders gathered at the Kingaroy Showgrounds on Thursday for the third annual South Burnett Equestrian Challenge.

Students Do It With Flair

Students Do It With Flair

KSHS’s annual “Flair” concert filled the town hall with proud parents and friends on Thursday night

Tapping Into Cyber Skills

Tapping Into Cyber Skills

There’s a bunch of would-be “computer nerds” in the South Burnett who are proving you’re never too old to learn new skills.

A Vision For Queensland In 2044

A Vision For Queensland In 2044

The State Government today unveiled its “Queensland Plan” vision for the next 30 years which includes a proposal to double the population of regions outside South-East Queensland.

Party Farewells ‘A Remarkable Woman’

Party Farewells ‘A Remarkable Woman’

The Endeavour Foundation – and the South Burnett – will lose a remarkable woman at the end of August when Hazel Patterson retires from her role as head of Kingaroy Kitchen and the Endeavour Biscuit Factory.

Full Fields For Nanango Races

Full Fields For Nanango Races

The prestigious XXXX Gold/Carrollee Hotel Nanango Cup will be just one of the highlights at Saturday’s Nanango Races.

Gamble Pays Off For Mardi Gras

Gamble Pays Off For Mardi Gras

A decision to hold a Casino Night to raise funds for this year’s Heritage Nanango Mardi Gras has paid off for Nanango’s Mardi Gras Committee.

Local Residents To Help
Shape Education Vision

Local Residents To Help<br> Shape Education Vision

Three school representatives from Nanango electorate will represent the region at the upcoming Education Accord Summit to be held in Brisbane on September 25.

Hard Work That Helps Everyone

Hard Work That Helps Everyone

The Kingaroy Netball Courts are getting a makeover courtesy of a local work-for-the-dole project

Taste Test A New Career

Taste Test A New Career

The annual South Burnett Careers Market is on again next week, but it’s not just for schoolkids

State Frees Up 1080 Bait Restrictions

State Frees Up 1080 Bait Restrictions

The State Government will allow landholders to buy 1080 baits through local rural supply stores in an effort to step up the fight against pest animals, Agriculture Minister John McVeigh announced today.