Youth Hurt At Dam
A 17-year-old youth suffered a suspected head injury in a water tubing accident at Bjelke-Petersen Dam on Saturday afternoon.
South Burnett Bowls News: 26-Apr-14
My online column is a little late this week because I wanted to include the latest news about yesterday’s Anzac Day competitions. I hope the slight delay won’t inconvenience regular readers.
Police Search For Missing Woman
Police are conducting a search for a 37-year-old woman reported missing from a property at Toogoolawah yesterday.
Locals Win Big At Wondai
The return of Wondai’s traditional Anzac Day races has again proven to be a shot in the arm for the South Burnett, with local trainers bringing home some big wins and a large crowd flocking through the gates for the South Burnett Race Club.
Qld’s Best Pork Goes On Show
There’s going to be a special emphasis on one of the South Burnett’s leading primary industries at this year’s Kingaroy Show … pork.
Ex-Students Earn Awards
Three former St Mary’s Catholic College students are making their mark in their tertiary studies, winning Academic Achievement awards at the University of Southern Queensland.
Junior AFL Program Ready To Kick Off
An introductory program for young AFL players will begin soon in Nanango and Cherbourg, run in conjunction with the South Burnett Saints.
Musical Journey Takes New Turn
Andrew Beckett went from playing guitar around Woorabinda campfires to courting record companies
Learn To Shoot Great Portraits
Tipperary Flats in Nanango will be a hive of activity of Sunday, May 18 when the Nanango and District Camera Club holds its popular annual Portrait Workshop.
Council To Sponsor 2014 Rides
South Burnett Regional Council will again be supporting Cycling Queensland’s Tour de Kumbia and Tour de Kingaroy.
Possum Causes Blackout
A possum has been blamed for a blackout that left about 1700 Ergon Energy customers in Kingaroy without power for about two hours last night.
Park Name Recalls Pioneer Brothers
The SBRC has voted to name a park after the Carew brothers, who moved to Kingaroy in 1898.
Farmers Invited To Meet
Parliamentary Delegation
South Burnett farmers will have the opportunity next week to speak firsthand with a parliamentary delegation coming to the region to assess how helpful the State Government’s drought package has been.
Tourist Park Expansions Planned
The South Burnett Regional Council wants to build extra holiday accommodation units at the Yallakool and Lake Boondooma tourist parks after Easter holiday makers booked out all existing cabins at both dams.
Five ‘Black Spots’ Identified
South Burnett Regional Council has worked in conjunction with other local councils to identify five major communication black spots in the region.
Magistrate Challenged
To Define ‘Understand’
A man facing two drugs charges today questioned the jurisdiction of Kingaroy Magistrates Court to hear the matter.
Council Team Excels In Challenge
Excellent decision making under pressure last week saw a Toowoomba Regional Council team judged the second best group in the State on a series of leadership tests at a Local Government Managers’ Australia (LGMA) Queensland Challenge.
Locals To Battle For Wondai Honours
South Burnett stables will be in the front line at Wondai’s popular Anzac Day fixture.
China Deal ‘Threatens Peanut Industry’
The Australian peanut industry, already reeling from floods and drought, could face a bigger problem soon … a Free Trade Agreement with China.
Gyrocopters Draw Crowds
More than $2 million worth of gyrocopters paid a visit to Wondai Airport over the Easter weekend to take part in the four-day Australian Sports Rotorcraft Association (ASRA) Nationals.
