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.
John Pulls The Plug After 44 Years
The South Burnett’s 2014 Citizen of the Year, John Box, was farewelled at Ergon Energy on Friday morning after more than a 40-year career with the organisation.
Jimmy’s Journey: Nanango To Doomben
At nightfall last Wednesday, apprentice Jimmy Orman had an unbeaten riding record in the metropolitan area.
Reduce Your Fire Risk … Now!
Firies are again reminding landowners about “Operation Cool Burn”
Big Effort By Students
The St Mary’s Catholic College students who have given up the holidays to represent their school in various activities have done the region proud.
Highway Repairs Start Monday
Reconstruction works on the Wide Bay Highway between Goomeri and Craigallian will begin on Monday (July 7), Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss announced today.
Men’s Health Roadshow Returns
Men don’t usually talk about their health … it’s a bloke thing.
Truck Overturns At Yarraman
A semi-trailer overturned on the D’Aguilar Highway this morning at Yarraman – the second major truck incident in the town in less than two months.
Trailer Relieves Water Pressure
The South Burnett Endurance Riders Association will be able to provide water for horses in even the driest locations thanks to a new 2000 litre water trailer funded by Stanwell.
Chris Soars Above The Rest
It’s a fairly common sight to see gliders soaring above Kingaroy Airport, but did you know how far they can travel? Would you believe Victoria?
New Program Empowers Community
A new self-help and empowerment program began in Cherbourg last month to help strengthen people, families and the community.
Big Rap For Local Talent
Some of the South Burnett’s most promising up-and-coming musos took to the stage last Saturday in Kingaroy to put their talents on show.
Friends On Show At Gallery
Sunshine Coast artists Lori Sedgman and June McCotter support each other, inspire each other and are the featured artists for July at the Wondai Art Gallery.
Rebates Rise, Power Bills Too
The decision not to pass on Federal Government Budget cuts will cost the State Government $25 million in energy rebates, but will be relief for pensioners facing another round of power price hikes this week.
Races Are A Sure Bet For Legacy
Legacy are the ultimate winners following the running of the annual Anzac Day race meeting at Wondai.
Man Charged After Crash
A 19-year-old Cherbourg man has been charged following a traffic incident in the early hours of Saturday morning which has left a car abandoned on Cherbourg Road.
Free Soil Nutrition Forum
South Burnett farmers have been invited to attend a free Soil Nutrition Forum which will be held in Kingaroy on July 16.
Life-Saving Flight Not Forgotten
Toyota dealers Ken and Brett Mills have banded together to give back to the helicopter rescue service that helped save the life of Brett’s nephew, Tyler Favier, just three years ago.
Helping Hand For Girl Guides
Kingaroy’s Girl Guides have had their faith in humanity restored with offers to help pouring in to fix their vandalised meeting hut.
