Excavator Driver Hurt As Bridge Fails
An excavator driver suffered serious injuries when his 23.5 tonne machine plunged seven metres through a derelict wooden bridge near Brooklands on Tuesday afternoon, landing upside down in Barker Creek
Murgon Shows Off Its Best
A new committee has breathed fresh life into the annual Murgon Show, which had been hard hit in recent years by drought and floods.
An Arresting New Look For Charity
There should be a law against it … going around in public with a mauve moustache, that is.
Superstars Ready To Hit Stage
The countdown has begun for the opening night of the South Burnett Musical Comedy’s Society’s first big production for 2017 … the sensational 1970s rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.
Quick Thinking Saves Nanango Mum
When 15-year-old Jayde saw her mother Marion collapsed on the loungeroom floor, she knew exactly what to do … she calmly rang Triple 0 and asked for the ambulance.
Full Steam Ahead At Swickers
The Swickers complex in Kingaroy – the site of a massive fire late last year – is being transformed with three new buildings rapidly taking shape.
Mayor Rejects Call For Memerambi Inquiry
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has rejected a call by One Nation’s Queensland leader Steve Dickson for an inquiry into Memerambi Estate.
Festival Changes Meet With Approval
Numbers at this year’s Wine and Food In The Park Festival were up slightly this year, and several thousand people who made their way to Kingaroy’s Memorial Park on Saturday were rewarded with a relaxing day of food, wine, live entertainment … and a few surprises.
A Friendly Invitation At Proston
An invitation has been issued to the young people of the South Burnett … demonstrate your passion and get involved in your local agricultural show.
Stylish Start To Wine & Food
The 18th annual Wine and Food in the Park Festival was launched in style on Friday night with a special “Style With The Stars” evening.
New Operator Sought For Ringsfield
Nanango’s Ringsfield House will close its doors on March 31 for six to eight weeks while the South Burnett Regional Council searches for a new operator and straightens out the historic property’s land titles.
Be Bold And Make A Difference
South Burnett Women celebrated their first birthday – and International Women’s Day – by enjoying breakfast, and announcing the winner of a $5000 scholarship.
Property Values Dip In Goomeri
Land valuations for 28 Queensland shires will be released this week by the Valuer-General, including valuations for the towns of Goomeri and Kilkivan in the Gympie Regional Council area.
They’ll Be Dancing In The Streets
Some very lucky young South Burnett dancers have the trip of a lifetime planned later this year … and it includes a trip to Disneyland!
Games Relay Coming To South Burnett
The Queen’s Baton Relay will pass through the South Burnett on March 27 next year as part of the lead-up to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
‘New Deal’ Promised For Rural Qld
The LNP has outlined a “New Deal” for Regional Queensland as the phony war in the lead up the the next State Election gains momentum.
Big Milestone For Coopers Gap
The $500 million Coopers Gap Wind Farm looks set to become a reality after the approval on Thursday of its Environmental Impact Statement.
Thumbs Up For Another Great Carnival
It was a big weekend for South Burnett soccer players and fans, but a few local businesses should be smiling, too.
Plenty Of Action At Cooyar Show
The organisers of the 68th Cooyar Show may have taken a gamble by dropping the ring events this year, but spectators were rewarded with a almost non-stop action in the main arena.
Racing Crowd Thinks Pink
Nanango’s Lee Park was a sea of pink on Saturday as race goers braved the hot, sunny weather to enjoy the South Burnett’s first race meeting of the year.
