Nanango Form Franked At Kilcoy
It may have been a winless occasion for South Burnett stables last weekend, but recent Lee Park victor Gentle Giant stood tall in the Keith Beavis Memorial Kilcoy Cup (1200m).
Driver Tasered After Short Chase
Kingaroy police who were called to a disturbance in Gilbert Street, Kingaroy, got more than they bargained for on Wednesday night.
70 Years Ago, Two Planes Took Off …
History is full of coincidences but this one is special … 70 years ago this week Yarraman retiree Paul Tunn took part in the same bombing mission over Germany as Murgon war hero Patrick Tiernan.
Training Paints A Perfect Picture
Twelve happy artists took part in a four-day pastel workshop at the Nanango Cultural Centre recently
Girls March Into History
The Ration Shed Museum’s new sporting exhibition, which will be officially opened at Cherbourg next month, won’t just feature all the achievements of the town’s male inhabitants … there’s room for the women, too!
Lions Celebrate 10th Birthday
Blackbutt-Benarkin Lions Club held its changeover on Wednesday night and it was a triple celebration
New Law ‘Restores Balance’
The State Government says it has “restored balance” over competing land uses with the new Regional Planning Interests Act 2014.
Sports Projects Get A Tick
Queensland’s “Minister for Fun” Steve Dickson visited the South Burnett on Wednesday to talk to local sporting clubs and inspect projects funded by the State Government’s “Get In The Game” program.
State Researching Dwarf Avocados
The State Government will put $800,000 towards a research project aimed at producing smaller, more productive avocado trees Agriculture Minister John McVeigh said today.
Colourful Show Draws Praise
A smaller than usual crowd braved cold, wet weather to attend the official opening of the Kingaroy Art Gallery’s June exhibition last Friday night.
Council Supports Cancer Relay
The South Burnett Regional Council has announced that it will enter a team in this year’s Relay for Life Cancer fundraiser.
Art Helps Close A Gap
The results of an Aboriginal art and culture project at Tingoora State School have been officially unveiled
Focus On A Digital Future
The University of Southern Queensland is hosting a conference next week in Toowoomba which will bring together experts in digital technology and regional resilience.
Kumbia QCWA Report
Kumbia members and visitors had a very enjoyable day of fellowship and productivity on Saturday (June 14) when they created pretty chenille bags under the tutorship of Elaine Ballin from Maidenwell.
Library Goes Potty
Kingaroy Library went a little bit potty on Wednesday … but it was all in a good cause.
Jenny’s Career Spans Generations
An era will truly come to an end when Jenny Cross hangs up her hat next week after 47 years teaching in the South Burnett
Tourism Associations Aim
To Grow Nanango’s Economy
Showing Nanango businesses easy ways to make more money from tourism will be a major topic of conversation when the Nanango Tourism and Development Association and the South Burnett Tourism Association meet on June 24.
Ice Trip Costs Man Licence
A Silverleaf man charged with driving under the influence of a drug lost his licence for a total of two and a half years when he appeared in Murgon Magistrates Court today – despite having minimal traffic history.
HOT-FM To Host Meet’n’Greet
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next Meet’n’Greet will be hosted by Southern Cross Austereo at their Kingaroy radio studio in Glendon Street on July 14.
Anzac Commemoration
Grants Round Opens Soon
The State Government will soon call for applications for the second round of its Queensland Anzac Centenary grants program.
