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Futsal News – July 24

Seniors Winter Competition Results from Thursday, July 24:

Public Meeting To
Discuss Freehold Land

A public meeting will be held in Cherbourg tomorrow (July 29) to allow local residents to find out more about proposed changes to Queensland law that could introduce freehold title into Aboriginal communities.

Duggan To Face Murder Trial

Former Kingaroy resident Glen Brian Duggan will face trial in the Supreme Court in Brisbane following a committal hearing in Toogoolawah Magistrates Court today.

New Bus Timetable Released

New Bus Timetable Released

The new bus timetable for the Murgon-Caboolture-Murgon bus run has been released by Brisbane Bus Lines.

Spoils Shared In Kingaroy

Spoils Shared In Kingaroy

Barambah went into this weekend’s 2nd Division match knowing that nothing less than a win would do if they were to have any chance of winning the Second Division Minor Premiership.

Rates: How Do We Compare?

Rates: How Do We Compare?

At southburnett.com.au we hear a lot of claims about the South Burnett’s rates. There’s no doubt people aren’t happy paying the road levy. And a councillor only has to receive a 1 cent pay rise for the predictable whingeing to begin.

Big Screen Festival Escapes Axe (Probably)

Big Screen Festival Escapes Axe (Probably)

Federal Government funding cutbacks to the National Film and Sound Archives (NSFA) mean the nationally touring Big Screen Film Festival is likely to be axed when it concludes its current season in November this year.

Rotary Needs Your Books!

Rotary Needs Your Books!

Taabinga Rotary Club is once again looking for books – cook books, history books, novels … any books!

Saints Have Clear Air On Top

Saints Have Clear Air On Top

The South Burnett Saints are now two points clear on the top of the Darling Downs AFL Division 2 table after taming the Cougars in Toowoomba today.

Guided Walks At Bunya Mountains

Rangers at the Bunya National Park will be celebrating World Ranger Day next week by hosting special Ranger-guided walks at the park.

White Paper Identifies Key Rural Issues

White Paper Identifies Key Rural Issues

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd says the first consultation stage of the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper process has recently concluded, and the Federal Government is now considering the issues identified during that process.

Red Ants Turn Pink To Help Local Family

Red Ants Turn Pink To Help Local Family

Pink was the colour to be wearing at Kingaroy’s TJ O’Neill Oval on Saturday at a fundraising day for one of the Kingaroy Red Ants’ club stalwarts.

Stags Cut Through Murgon Defence

Stags Cut Through Murgon Defence

The Nanango Stags cut through the Mustangs’ defence to walk away with the win in the main A Grade match played at Murgon on Saturday.

Training To Help Find Off-Farm Work

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated TAFE Qld South West on successfully securing $300,000 for a training program to support local people affected by the drought.

Concept Study Next Step
For Proposed Coal Mine

Concept Study Next Step<br> For Proposed Coal Mine

Moreton Resources CEO Jason Elks expects to have the Mine Concept Study completed for its Coolabunia resource within the next two to three weeks.

Antiques ‘Roadshow’ Coming To Kumbia

The Kumbia Progress Association will be presenting another Kumbia Antiques Roadshow in August following on from the success of last year’s event.

Children Make A Start At Art

Children Make A Start At Art

Author and cartoonist David Daniel visited South Burnett Child Care Centre recently

Perrett Challenges For Gympie

Perrett Challenges For Gympie

Gympie Deputy Mayor Tony Perrett has tossed his hat into the ring seeking LNP pre-selection for the State seat of Gympie.

Red Booters Kick in $2500

Red Booters Kick in $2500

Today’s Red Boot Ride around the South Burnett has raised at least another $2500 to help Ronald McDonald Houses in south-east Queensland.

Boost For High School Music

Boost For High School Music

An unexpected problem involving the shift of Year 7 from primary school to high school has been resolved with the announcement of more than $2.46 million in funding for State secondary school music education.