Tractor’s Musical Journey Begins
An old South Burnett tractor has begun its long journey of transformation into a musical instrument.
Parents Think School’s Cool
School’s “deadly cool” and it seems most Cherbourg residents agree according to a survey by PaCE.
Man Crushed By Cattle Truck
An 81-year-old South Burnett resident died yesterday afternoon after a freak accident on a property at Wyalla, north of Nanango.
Dinner To Aid RSPCA
Award-winning Accents Restaurant in Alford Street, Kingaroy, is holding a special dinner on Saturday, April 28, to help raise funds for the Kingaroy RSPCA.
Pair Fined For Mistreating Horses
Two people from a property near Nanango have pleaded guilty to treating three horses so poorly one of the animals had to be put down.
Forestry Field Day Re-Scheduled
Local landholders interested in forestry management practices have been invited to attend a “chopper roller” field day at BJ Gentry’s eastern property off Manumbar Road, north of Nanango, on Friday, April 20.
Dates For Small Business Group
Have your diaries handy? The Kingaroy Retailers and Small Business Group has released its meeting dates for the rest of 2012.
Did You See Anything?
Nanango Police have asked parents to contact them if they saw any suspicious activity around Nanango State High School on Sunday, March 18.
Fun Run Targets Cancer
The Go Getta Girls are organising a special four kilometre fun run on Mother’s Day, May 13, to help raise funds for breast cancer research.
Stay Safe Around Generators
Ergon Energy is urging its customers to stay safe this Easter … especially if using generators while on camping trips.
Free Kids Art Workshops Over Easter
The South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting free art workshops for children run by artist Damien Kamholtz over the Easter school holidays.
Date Change For Riverfire
If you’re planning to head down to Brisbane to catch Riverfire this year – and we know a lot of South Burnett residents do – then you should take note that the date has changed.
Two Escape Serious Injury In Rollover
Two Murgon men had a lucky escape when their vehicle rolled on the Bunya Highway, south of Wondai, on Saturday afternoon.
Kingaroy Downs Crusaders In Final
Talented women’s cricketer Holly Ferling, 16, starred in Kingaroy Services’ drought-breaking grand final victory over Murgon Crusaders at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Amber Wins ‘Best Australian Song’
Nanango country music singer Amber Goldsmith is “absolutely stoked” with her success at the annual Garden City Country Music Festival held in Oakey at weekend.
UAVs Heading Back To Kingaroy
Entries are now open for the annual UAV Challenge – Outback Rescue which will be held in and around Kingaroy between October 1-4 this year.
Water Police Enforcing New Regulations
Heading out to one of our dams this Easter? Then you’d better beware that the Water Police will be targeting the new water regulations over Easter.
RACQ Urges Drivers To Prepare
With the Easter school holidays starting tomorrow the RACQ is urging motorists to take time to prepare for road trips to maximise the safety of their families, friends and other road users.
AGL Rescue Helicopter Says ‘Thanks’
Newly installed Quota club presidents Heather Castle (Murgon) and Marie Shaw (Kingaroy) with Leanne Shedlock from the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter.
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