Reconciled To Having Fun
Last week’s wet weather delayed it a bit, but this Reconciliation Week get-together should still be fun.
Josie’s Making A Marathon Effort
Twelve years ago Kingaroy woman Josie Potter suddenly lost the use of her legs and her left arm. The symptoms grew worse over a period of just six hours. She couldn’t swallow and lost her eyesight …
Can You Foster A Child?
South Burnett CTC is looking for people willing to become part of their Partners In Foster Care team to provide a safe and secure environment for children and young people.
Court-Ordered Workers Need Jobs
The State Government is asking not-for-profit groups in the South Burnett to put up their hands to provide community service projects for offenders.
Hard Work and Persistence
Will Pay Off, Jobseekers Told
The right path for indigenous jobseekers hoping to securing a job in the booming resource sector was all about hard work, persistence and asking as many questions as possible.
AgForce Is Looking For Winners
Are you an innovative red meat producer? Do you know of a restaurant that serves outstanding beef or lamb? Do you know someone who is a future leader of the red meat industry?
Farmers Seek Urgent Briefing
Over Native Title Changes
The National Farmers’ Federation is seeking “an immediate and full briefing” from the Federal Attorney-General Nicola Roxon over proposed changes to Native Title legislation announced today.
Venus Viewers Gather At Maidenwell
Astronomer James Barclay is expecting between 300 and 500 people to pass through the doors of his observatory at Maidenwell today to observe the rare Transit of Venus.
Cadets Set Their Sights On Canberra
It was cold and wet but they soldiered on … but what would you expect? They’re a Cadet Unit after all!
Post Ripping Challenge
At Proston This Saturday
June 6, 2012 The Proston Post Ripping Challenge will roar into action behind the Golden Spurs Hotel this coming Saturday, June 9. Post-ripping is a favoured Aussie bush sport in Proston and local service clubs and P&Cs will be providing catering for the all-day event that will be topped off by live music in the […]
Greens Meet To Discuss CSG and Mines
Australian Greens Leader Senator Christine Milne and Senator Larissa Waters hosted an informal forum at the Burke and Wills Conference room in Toowoomba last night ahead of Senator Milne’s appearance on the ABC’s Q&A panel show.
Have A Right Royal Time!
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has invited South Burnett residents to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by holding their very own Big Jubilee Party for the chance to win a Royal Tour package to London.
Reserve Banks Cuts Rates Another 25 Points
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced today that it will cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.50 per cent, pushing interest rates to their lowest level since the height of the global financial crisis.
NFF Urges Banks To Pass
On Full Interest Rate Cut
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed today’s interest rate cut, calling on financial lenders to pass the full 0.25 per cent cut to their agribusiness customers.
Man Jailed Then Released
A 34-year-old Aldershot man charged with two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm was sentenced to 145 days’ jail when he appeared in Murgon Magistrates’ Court today.
Watch Out For Stolen Notes
Toowoomba CIB is asking the public to contact police immediately if they start receiving old Australian paper money.
One Hump Or Two?
Queensland’s first-ever Camel Field Day is definitely going ahead on Saturday … despite the rain!
Full Moon Eclipsed By Earth
Kingaroy photographer Denise Keelan has captured the first of this week’s feast of astronomical events, putting together a striking collage of last night’s partial lunar eclipse.
Kindy Kids Keen To Help
Scott and Sharna Mills took a break from the new Kingaroy Kindy to spend time with the children
Another Warning About Dodgy Solar Installers
Following hot on the heels of local Member Bruce Scott raising the issue of dodgy solar installations in Kingaroy, a local solar installer has issued his own warning – beware of telemarketers!
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