Towering Problem May Be Solved
The problem of an NBN Tower being built at Tingoora may be a step closer to a solution after a public meeting on Thursday night was told NBNCo’s original (and already approved) tower site may be available again.
Legend Drops In For A Quiet Beer
There’s a saying that if you stay in the South Burnett long enough, you’ll eventually get to meet just about everyone.
Andrew Conquers New Challenges
Andrew Holden hadn’t been on a pushbike for about 20 years when he decided back in January that he’d like to tackle a 200km charity cycle ride this year.
Blackbutt Rises To The Challenge
Usually the Blackbutt Show Society holds a cattle sale to raise funds … this year they went crazy and invited local residents to splash about in a bog, stack hay bales, milk wooden cows and crack open tinnies.
Timber Tramway Lives Again
Back when timbergetting was the most important industry on the Bunya Mountains, a remarkable tramway was built by Danish sawmiller Lars Andersen to transport heavy logs down the steep mountain slopes.
What A Cracking Good Effort!
St Mary’s students whipped the opposition into shape at the recent Queensland Whipcracking Titles held at Clifton.
Movie Night Didn’t Fail To Delight
The outdoor movie held in Wondai’s Coronation Park on Thursday night enchanted its audience of young and old fans as the magical tale of the princess with the ice-cold touch unfolded on the big screen.
Castra’s New Bus Hits The Road
Months of fund-raising by the Murgon community – spearheaded by the Murgon Rotary Club – paid off on Wednesday morning with the arrival of a new bus at Southern Cross Care Castra.
Where Were You When Rudd Said Sorry?
Seven years ago something special happened in Canberra that many people believed would never occur … the Prime Minister said “sorry” to Aboriginal Australians.
19 Charged After Police Drug Raids
South Burnett and Darling Downs police have charged 19 people with 45 offences following a co-ordinated series of drug raids across the region last week.
Drayton Street Upgrade Starts Soon
Centre parking will begin to disappear from Nanango’s Drayton Street in the middle of next month when work begins on the final section of the town’s CBD upgrade.
CareFlight Says Thank You!
Last year RACQ CareFlight flew 167 missions into the South Burnett … helping to save the lives of everyone from new-born babies and injured farmers to snakebite victims and car crash casualties.
Traditional Fun Can Taste Good, Too
There’s one day a year when it’s almost mandatory to enjoy pancakes … Shrove Tuesday, better known as pancake day!
Another Magical Night At Ironpot
There’s always something magical when you head out to the Ironpot Hall on Reef’n’Beef night.
Banquet Serves Up Dollars For Library
The Wondai Hotel was packed on Friday night with South Burnett residents eager to help raise money to equip a new Wondai P-9 school library.
Shoppers Dig Deep For Local Kids
UnitingCare has thanked shoppers for their generosity after their annual Christmas appeal in Kingaroy raised $250 in vouchers and more than 340 gifts.
Soccer’s Turn To Woo The Ladies
The focus on women in sport has shifted to football with the first of three “Pink Soccer” days planned for the South Burnett held in Kingaroy on Sunday.
Cadets Show Off Their Military Strength
Wondai’s Army Cadet Unit has shaken off fears that it may have to disband, hosting a successful open day at its HQ on Sunday.
Women Keen To Tackle AFL
A group of keen women are ready to take on one of the last bastions of male pride in the South Burnett … Australian Rules football.
Council Backs Arts Project
Two Murgon artists have won the backing of the South Burnett Regional Council’s RADF committee for an art project of a kind they say has never been undertaken anywhere in the world.
