Murgon Celebrates Show Success!
The 101st Murgon Show at the weekend was “beyond expectations”, a delighted Show Society president Josh Steinhardt said on Monday.
Afghanistan … Lest We Forget
There doesn’t appear to be any official day of commemoration on Australia’s national calendar to acknowledge the sacrifice of Afghanistan war veterans, which is ironic as it is the country’s longest war.
Ros Gregor: A Community Champion
Former Nanango Deputy Mayor – and community champion – Ros Gregor died this week after a long illness, aged 83.
We’re Ready For A Great Show!
Excitement is building for this weekend’s Murgon Show … the Showgirls and Rural Ambassador have been chosen, and the countdown is now on for a big two-day event which will be topped off by fireworks and a bullride on Saturday night!
Maidenwell’s Ready For Action!
Tanduringie State School P&C’s volunteers are working hard to make this Saturday night the best bullride yet at Maidenwell!
Proston’s Effort Blows Away Visitors
They’re built tough at Proston … a little thing like a Tropical Cyclone brewing off the coast wasn’t going to stop the 67th annual show from going ahead on Saturday.
$4.5m Promise To Fix Estate Roads
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce announced a surprise $4.5 million commitment to fund Stage 2 of the Wondai Industrial Estate during a trip to the South Burnett on Thursday.
Cyclone Modelling ‘Favourable’
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group, which held its quarterly meeting on Thursday in Kingaroy, says the modelling for TC Alfred looks “favourable” for the South Burnett.
Field Day Offers Growers Options
South Burnett growers had the opportunity recently to learn more about new options available when they consider their next summer crop.
Men’s Shed Dream Comes True
Almost four years after the project started, the Kingaroy Men’s Shed on Saturday celebrated the opening of their new woodworking shed near Kingaroy Airport.
Be Prepared, Not Alarmed: Council
The South Burnett community has been asked to “Be Prepared But Not Alarmed” as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the south-east Queensland coast.
South Burnett Wins Nailbiter
South Burnett took home the Goodchild Shield trophy after a nailbiting Grand Final played at Murgon Showgrounds last Sunday.
Legendary Fun Comes To Kingaroy
A large crowd gathered at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday for a family day of rugby league topped off by the craziness of the International Legends Of League.
Tasleigh Wins Youth Of The Year
Kingaroy Lions Club’s Youth Of The Year competition attracted a big field of 13 students this week eager to take out the prestigious title.
Mayor Floats Idea To Raise Dam Wall
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff has floated the idea that Stage 2 of Boondooma Dam, near Proston, should be built to improve water issues in the region.
Crime Group Plans Pool Party
A pool party to attract children – and their parents – will be the first initiative of a new community group set up to raise awareness of juvenile crime in the Wondai area.
BESS Project Sparks Debate
Akaysha Energy hosted an information session in Kumbia on Saturday morning for local residents about its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Ellesmere.
Kinbombi Search Finds Nothing
A police dive team has scoured the Kinbombi Falls area near Goomeri as part of the ongoing search for missing person Jack McLennan.
Pound Street Solution Draws Close
The saga of what will eventually happen with a large block of vacant Council land in Pound Street, Kingaroy, looks set to end soon.
Fundraiser To Help Fire Family
A GoFundMe appeal has been started online to help a family which lost everything in a house fire at Ballogie last Wednesday afternoon.
