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Local Success In Relay Express

Local Success In Relay Express

South-east Queensland runners had a lot of events to choose from at the weekend … from the challenging Dead Cow Gully endurance event at Nanango, to the brand new (and heavily promoted) Toowoomba Marathon at Wellcamp Airport.

Researchers Urge CPR Education

Researchers Urge CPR Education

The South Burnett has been identified in a national study as a high risk area where residents require education in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

KCCI Targets ‘Renewables’ Dollars

KCCI Targets ‘Renewables’ Dollars

The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s push to connect local businesses with the multi-million dollar “renewable” projects coming to the region is gearing up.

Support Group Hits A Purple Patch

Support Group Hits A Purple Patch

April was the Parkinson’s Awareness month and the South Burnett Parkinson’s Support Group marked the occasion with a purple-themed morning tea recently at Murgon’s Welfare Drop In Centre.

Group To Offer Free Soup

Group To Offer Free Soup

South Burnett Peace Of Mind – the group behind the annual White Dove Ball in Kingaroy for the homeless – is ramping up its volunteer services for winter.

GrainGrowers Director Positions Open

GrainGrowers Director Positions Open

Queensland grain growers with a strong understanding of the grains industry – and a commitment to industry development – have been invited to apply for a position on the Board of GrainGrowers.

Time Capsule For Stonehouse

Time Capsule For Stonehouse

The Stonehouse in Moore will be celebrating its 150th birthday on Saturday, July 27, and South Burnett Regional Council has been invited to be part of the celebrations.

Boost For Progress Group

Boost For Progress Group

Hivesville Progress Association will receive $3500 to buy a laptop and printer under the latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants scheme.

Man, 72, Dies In Crash

Man, 72, Dies In Crash

A 72-year-old Kingaroy man was killed in a single-vehicle crash near the top of the Cooyar Range on Wednesday morning