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Theft Won’t Stop 2015 Run

Theft Won’t Stop 2015 Run

The theft of $1400 cash from The Ration Shed on Sunday afternoon won’t deter the organisers of the Reconciliation Fun Run at Cherbourg from staging another event in 2015.

Senator Warns ‘Change Takes Time’

Senator Warns ‘Change Takes Time’

South Burnett dairy farmers angry about the state of their industry – and the impact of Coles and Woolworths on their livelihoods – found a sympathetic ear on Saturday from Queensland Senator Barry O’Sullivan.

Three Picked For Bulls Squads

Three South Burnett junior rugby league players have been selected in the Wide Bay squads following last weekend’s 47th Battalion carnival at Coolum.

Josie Steps Up Fundraising With Walk

Josie Steps Up Fundraising With Walk

If you have an urge to dress up in red – and then run a half marathon – then Inverlaw will be the place to be on Sunday, June 8.

Football Back After Break

Football Back After Break

After a two-week hiatus for the Easter school holidays. football has returned to the South Burnett

‘Virtual’ Forums Start Tonight

‘Virtual’ Forums Start Tonight

The first of four Strong Choices “virtual town hall” teleconferences organised by the State Government will get underway this evening with residents from the Darling Downs and western Queensland invited to take part.

Mayor To Play Key Role In Rail Push

Mayor To Play Key Role In Rail Push

Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio will represent southern Queensland’s interests in a group formed to ensure local government plays a key role in the development of the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail line.

Saint Named In Rep Squad

Saint Named In Rep Squad

South Burnett Saints player Daniel Trace has today been named vice-captain of the Under 16 Darling Downs Demons side which will take on Wide Bay on May 10 in Kingaroy.

Junior Soccer Results – Round 1

Junior Soccer Results – Round 1

The opening round of junior soccer was played at Wondai Sportsgrounds on Saturday.

Thieves Break Into Post Office

Thieves Break Into Post Office

Thieves last week targeted the Yarraman Post Office and the attached Council Library.

SES Joins Search

SES Joins Search

SES volunteers from Kingaroy and Nanango joined the search at the weekend for a woman missing from a property near Toogoolawah.

Saints Miss Out In Nailbiter

Saints Miss Out In Nailbiter

The South Burnett Saints AFL team’s first home game of the season turned into a cliffhanger

Large Crowds Turn Out To Remember

Large Crowds Turn Out To Remember

Kingaroy residents set new records for attendance at this year’s Anzac Day commemorations, with a large crowd at the Dawn Service, and an even greater assembly for the procession and morning observance

Wondai Marches In Memory

Wondai Marches In Memory

Wondai’s Anzac Day commemorations began with the traditional dawn service at 5:00am which attracted a crowd of more than 200 people

Show Of Force At Murgon

Show Of Force At Murgon

A bren gun carrier, Jeep and a World War II-era motorbike led the morning Anzac Day parade in Murgon

Anzac Day Draws Big Crowds

Anzac Day Draws Big Crowds

Nanango residents turned out in force at the War Memorial on the corner of Drayton and Henry streets on Anzac Day for the traditional Dawn Service

More Anzac Commemorations

More Anzac Commemorations

Many other towns and villages throughout the South Burnett marked Anzac Day with Dawn Services, morning commemorations or marches

Delegation Leaves For Dodewaard

Delegation Leaves For Dodewaard

The South Burnett contingent heading to the Netherlands to mark the 70th anniversary of the death of Murgon World War II hero Flight Sergeant Patrick Tiernan flew out from Brisbane today.