Reward A Business
For Excellent Service
Nominations are being sought from the public for the first-ever South Burnett-wide business awards.
Reward A Business
Wanted: A Christmas Chef
Planning has started for this year’s Salvos Christmas Lunch, but organisers are missing one major ingredient
Buy A Bale, Help A Farmer
With the cold weather biting, it could be easy to forget the South Burnett is still gripped with drought, but thank goodness there are some very good people in both the city and country who haven’t forgotten …
Crowds Celebrate NAIDOC Week
The NAIDOC Community Open Day at Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum on Tuesday featured everything from films to flag-raisings, from dancing to damper
Eight Groups To Share $147,000
Eight community organisations are set for a mid-year funding treat after successfully applying for funding through the latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Grants.
Unit 4 Almost Ready To Roll
Tarong Power Station’s Unit 4, which was placed in cold storage 18 months ago, is on track to return to service this month.
Applications Open For
New Farm Allowance
South Burnett farmers have been reminded a number changes to drought assistance measures began on July 1, including the official start of the Federal Government’s new Farm Household Allowance.
Court Clears ETU Over Website
The Electrical Trades Union is claiming victory after it was cleared in the Industrial Magistrates Court this morning of charges that it had failed to comply with legislation relating to a website set up to fight State Government industrial legislation.
Cyclist In Critical Condition
A man has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after being found unconscious near a bicycle at Wondai this afternoon.
TRC Opts For Water Tanks
Rainwater tanks will now be compulsory on new houses and commercial buildings in the Yarraman and Cooyar areas following a decision by Toowoomba Regional Council.
Feedback Sought On 30-Year Mining Plan
The State Government is inviting Queenslanders to have a say on the proposed 30-year “ResourcesQ” plan which aims to drive economic growth and create jobs in the resources sector.
Police Warning Over Email
Queensland Police are warning members of the public about an abusive email currently circulating.
Good Sports Launch NAIDOC Week
Cherbourg’s NAIDOC celebrations were kicked off in a spectacular fashion with the official opening on Monday of the Ration Shed’s new Play The Ball exhibition.
Reserves Troop Their Colours
Wondai’s Reserve Forces Day always attracts visitors from all over south-east Queensland, and this year’s two-day celebration was no exception.
Coast Friends Drop In For Weekend
Wondai Art Gallery played host to a group of a dozen visiting Sunshine Coast art fans at the opening of its July exhibition “Artistic Friends Through Art” on Friday night.
Falcons Rip Into Young Mustangs
A seriously under-strength Murgon Mustangs took on a Sunshine Coast 2nd Division rep side in a “friendly” at Murgon Sportsground on Saturday afternoon.
Graziers Urged To Get Ready For El Nino
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh is urging producers affected by drought to begin sourcing molasses and putting other measures in place now to deal with an expected El Nino weather pattern in the coming months.
Driver Charged, Car Seized
A 26-year-old Brisbane man has been charged after he allegedly sped away from police in Kingaroy on Thursday night.
Man Crushed By Vehicle
A man has died following a fatal traffic incident at Googa Creek, south of Blackbutt, yesterday afternoon.
South Burnett Bowls News: 05-Jul-14
It’s been a bit of a chilly winter around the region this lat week – sunny days but very, very cool nights and the occasional frost in some places to keep the greenkeepers worried.
