Workshop For Pig Producers
The National PigGas Extension Program will be holding a workshop in Kingaroy on July 1 to explain the Federal Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative and opportunities for pig producers.
South Burnett Bowls News: 14-Jun-14
The Queen’s Birthday weekend was a big one for Kingaroy, and they took the opportunity to finalise one of the remaining club championships: their Mixed Open Pairs.
Aaron Takes Pride In His Work
“Brilliant”, “a lovely guy to work with” … this is the high praise received by Aaron Livingstone who has been named the Rotary Club of Kingaroy’s latest Pride of Workmanship award winner.
Big Day For The Ladies At Kilcoy
This Saturday’s country racing spotlight falls on Kilcoy’s Cup and Ladies Day fixture.
Baby Food Recalled
Woolworths announced this evening it is recalling a baby food product after a metal blade was found in one packet.
‘Atrocious’ History Sends Man To Jail
A man with six previous breaches of domestic violence orders was sentenced to 12 months’ jail when he appeared by videolink in Kingaroy Magistrates Court yesterday.
Bus Service Back On Track
Brisbane Bus Lines buses will continue servicing the South Burnett past June 30 when subsidies currently being provided expire – but travellers will have to swap to a train at Caboolture
Man Challenges Pushbike Charge
A Kingaroy man currently in custody at the Brisbane Correctional Centre on an unrelated matter today successfully applied to the Kingaroy Magistrates Court to re-open proceedings … for failing to wear a helmet while riding a pushbike.
Bursary A Recipe For Career Success
Nanango Year 12 student Whitney Horwood has been awarded a $1000 bursary to help her fulfil her dream of becoming a chef.
Debris Blocks Road At Esk
Police are investigating a single vehicle rollover that occurred near Esk about 7:00pm this evening.
New Faces At Trading Post
There’s a new team at the helm of the Maidenwell Trading Post … but they’re familiar faces
Students Shape
Maidenwell’s Future
There were some special visitors at Tanduringie SS on Thursday, Deb Frecklington and the MCG
Water Supply Interruptions
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that Kingaroy, Blackbutt and Benarkin residents will have their water supply interrupted intermittently over the next few weeks due to water main and fire hydrant cleaning.
New Rubbish Contract Starts June 30
Rubbish collection day may change for a “very small number” of properties who have received one of the new red-top wheelie bins, South Burnett Regional Council said today.
$15,000 Available For Local Groups
Expressions of interest are being called for from South Burnett organisations for this year’s Annual Grant Beneficiary from the Mayor’s Community Fund.
Firies Say: Get Ready Now!
McEuen Rural Fire Brigade held its second annual Open Day on Saturday morning to raise bushfire awareness and, hopefully, sign up more local members.
Emu Memorial Committee Presses Ahead
Wondai could become the sculpture capital of the South Burnett after a meeting on Wednesday night decided to erect a permanent memorial for the town’s beloved – and now sadly departed – emu “Charlotte”.
Mayor Praises Community Radio
Wild Horse FM is “part of the fabric that holds Yarraman together” according to Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio
Job Applications Open For Motel
People interested in working at a new motel in Kingaroy should contact a local employment agency
More Drought Meetings Scheduled
A new series of drought information sessions have been scheduled to be held throughout the South Burnett later this month.
