Honour For Former Mayor
Former Kingaroy Shire Mayor Roger Nunn was honoured on Wednesday when the South Burnett Regional Council officially renamed the Glendon Street car park “Roger Nunn Place”.
Bridge Gets A New Name
Campbells Road Bridge at Silverleaf will have a new name soon … and locals who use it every day couldn’t be happier.
‘You Can Be Whatever You Want’
Nurunderi TAFE’s main lecture theatre was filled to overflowing with students and proud family members at the recent end-of-year graduation.
Santa Tees Off At Kumbia
When Santa arrived at this year’s Kumbia Christmas Carnival on Sunday night in a golf buggy, no-one was surprised and few children seemed to care.
Santa Sleighs ’Em In Murgon
A nervous week-long wait by Murgon’s Christmas Fair organising committee was rewarded with near-perfect weather conditions on Friday night, much to everyone’s relief.
Santa Gets A Hot Reception
Kingaroy’s annual Christmas Carnival on Thursday night was a little bit different this year because – for the first time in a long time – the rain held off until it was almost over.
Stanwell Won’t Pay Coal Reuse Debts
Stanwell Corporation says it is “not appropriate” for the government-owned corporation to reimburse local businesses left out-of-pocket by the collapse of fly ash haulage company Coal Reuse.
Christmas Comes To Proston
The eruption of a super storm cell over Proston on Saturday night may have brought a slightly early end to the town’s Christmas Carnival, but it failed to dampen festive spirits.
Sports Ground Gets A New Name
The Maidenwell Sports Ground was officially renamed on Saturday afternoon … about 35 years later than originally planned.
MP Keeps In Touch At Footy
Bean Grower Australia’s inaugural Workplace Warriors Footy Fun Day in Kingaroy proved two things last weekend … there’s plenty of people keen to get out and have fun with their workmates, and politicians can (sometimes) pass a football.
Police Tickets Will Reward Drivers
Drivers who get pulled over by Nanango police for a random breath test will get a ticket
Swickers Fire Sparks Opportunities
The devastating Swickers fire could have a positive side for South Burnett businesses, with multiple opportunities possible during the rebuilding process.
Timber Museum Celebrates 15 Years
The South Burnett Timber Industry Museum in Wondai marked its 15th birthday on Saturday with a special open day which featured wood crafting demonstrations both large in small.
Good News (And Bad) From Stanwell
There was a mix of good and bad news at Stanwell Corporation’s community update, held at Tarong Power Station on Thursday morning.
Dental Pain … Extracting The Truth
Rather than having the longest dental waiting lists in regional Queensland, the South Burnett actually has some of the shortest.
Guest Speakers Star At Expo
A business expo held in Kingaroy on Monday night attracted a wide variety of stalls … but it was the guest speakers who created the biggest buzz.
Big Night For Murgon Year 12s
After a week of glittering high school formals in Kingaroy and Nanango, it was Murgon’s turn to shine on Friday night … and the Class of 2016 did not disappoint.
Spotlight On Nanango Year 12s
Nanango State High School students stepped into the limelight on Thursday night for their glittering and glamorous Year 12 Formal.
Classic Finish For Year 12
Students arrived in trucks, classic American cars, utes – and even a motorbike – at Kingaroy State High School’s 2016 Year 12 formal on Thursday evening.
Stanwell Defends Fly Ash Deal
Stanwell has defended the process it went through before signing a 10-year deal with Coal Reuse to remove combustion products from the Tarong and Tarong North power stations.
