A Famous Bookworm Turns 45
Today is the 45th anniversary of a famous childhood classic, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.
Barbecues Help Build Bridges
Students at Southern Queensland and Bremer Institute of TAFE Kingaroy and Nurunderi TAFE campuses have acknowledged both ‘Close the Gap’ and ‘Harmony Day’ events with informal barbecues and open discussions to discuss multicultural issues.
New Laws To Protect Cyclists
Motorists will have to leave a minimum space when passing cyclists following the introduction of new laws which will take effect next month.
Council Rejects Relocatable Home Park
The South Burnett Regional Council has narrowly given the thumbs down to a proposal to build a 116-lot “relocatable home park” at Kingaroy’s Taabinga Estate.
Kingaroy Man Charged
With Hacking US Website
A 21-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged with hacking and fraud offences following the alleged hacking of a US-based online gaming developer’s computer network.
Meet The Future Face Of Maidenwell
The South Burnett Regional Council has unveiled a three to five year concept plan for Maidenwell as part of its long-term program to gradually upgrade all the region’s towns and villages.
Chorale Plans Easter Performances
The South Burnett Pantry and drought relief will benefit from two performances of an Easter Cantata by the South Burnett Chorale on Palm Sunday.
New Business Looks For
Work-From-Home Carers
Kingaroy businesswoman Sarita Shaw is looking for people who have a genuine love for children
‘Mates’ Program To Support Families
A pilot program designed to give local volunteers the skills to provide on-farm support for drought-affected farming families in the South Burnett will be holding an induction in Kingaroy next week.
New Drought Support Expected Soon
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says Queensland has been assured by the Federal Government that farmers will soon be able to access new financing arrangements under the Federal Government’s $320 million drought assistance package.
Ergon Launches ‘Pay-Per-Month’
Ergon Energy has introduced a monthly payment plan to help customers cope with “bill shock”.
Bridge Named After Local Pioneer
Nanango’s Drayton Street bridge will be renamed the “Ben Walters Bridge” when it reopens later this week.
Items Sought For Charity Auction
CROW-FM and South Burnett mayor Wayne Kratzmann have joined the campaign to help raise funds for Murgon mum Shona Muckert to have specialised surgery.
Hendra Case At Bundaberg
Biosecurity Queensland says it is managing a new Hendra virus case in the Bundaberg area after positive test results were received late last night.
Rates Extension Splits Council
A proposal to offer primary producers an extra 30 days discount period on their latest rates notice split the South Burnett Regional Council today.
Two Flown To Hospitals
RACQ CareFlight Rescue teams from Bundaberg and Toowoomba visited the South Burnett overnight, airlifting a baby and an elderly man in separate medevacs.
Karen’s Loss Is Her Big Gain
Just over 12 months ago, Kingaroy woman Karen Knights would feel like collapsing after swimming just half a lap at the pool; these days she can do 20 laps without stopping.
Case Transferred To Kingaroy
A charge laid following the death of Kingaroy resident Shaun Miles in May last year was mentioned again yesterday in Brisbane Magistrates Court.
Season Kicks Off On Saturday
The Evolution Solar Football League competition will start this weekend. The local derby between Wests and Gunners will be held in Kingaroy on Saturday while Nanango will host Barambah on Sunday.
Carbon Farming Explained
Ben Keogh, from Australian Carbon Traders Pty Ltd, will be visiting the South Burnett early next month to conduct a series of presentations regarding the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI).
