Hope Dairies Officially ‘On Hold’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has confirmed the Hope Dairies project in the South Burnett is “on hold”.
Helping Hand From Heritage
Life-saving defibrillator devices were given to 11 South Burnett organisations as part of $409,000 in funding grants announced by the Heritage Nanango Community Branch at the weekend.
Blackbutt Gets Its Supermarket
A new supermarket could open on the current site of the Blackbutt Memorial Hall by as early as December next year.
A Sure Bet To Have Fun
Hundreds of thousands of dollars changed hands across the gaming tables in Nanango on Saturday night.
Big Day Of Racing Action
Nanango Cup day is always one of the Nanango Race Club’s biggest meetings of the year … and this year it also delivered a day of big surprises.
New Ambulances On The Way
Kingaroy Ambulance Station is about to receive two new ambulances, the Local Ambulance Committee AGM was told on Wednesday night.
Careers Day Draws A Crowd
The 2015 South Burnett Careers Market had something for just about everyone on Thursday.
More Fun Than A Teddy Can Bear
The teddy bears came out to play at St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy on Wednesday when the school put on its very first Under 8s day.
They’re The Best In Queensland!
A family-based Goomeri business has won a prestigious Queensland award for designing and installing a large LPG system at a cotton gin in Emerald.
Captains Salute A Huge Crowd
Can the annual South Burnett Captains Dinner – a key fundraiser for Relay For Life – get any bigger?
Parents Win Rock Competition
The Maryknoll Centre at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy was packed out on Friday night when the school held its annual Rock On Stage Concert … and this year, after seven years in the wilderness, the school’s Parents and Friends finally had a win against the teachers.
What More Can We Do?
Are 9265 signatures enough to convince someone somewhere that South Burnett residents really value their private hospital in Kingaroy and want to keep it open?
Bendigo Kicks In To Help
Community groups from Goomeri to Goombungee received more than $34,000 in grants and sponsorship from the Bendigo Bank on Wednesday night to fund local community projects.
Why I Want To Be Mayor
Kingaroy businessman Michael Brown this week put up his hand to run for South Burnett mayor… partly out of frustration that he believes his plan for the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital has been ignored by Council, and partly because he says he could do a better job.
Wine Industry May Spread Its Wings
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association may spread its wings to become the region’s peak tourism industry body.
Red Ants Shine At Carnival
The annual Mini Mod Carnival, organised by the Wondai-Proston Junior Rugby League, had everything a South Burnett footy fan could desire.
The Emu Has (Almost) Landed …
It’s taken a little longer than a year and it’s involved everything from collection tins in local stores to two CROW-FM radiothons and two open air movie nights … but on Saturday, July 25, Wondai’s memorial to its much-loved former town emu Charlotte will finally be unveiled.
Horses, Cows And Very Keen Riders
The annual Cow Horse Competition at Nanango attracts students from all over the South Burnett – from Windera to Cooyar – but it seems the riders from Goomeri have a firm grip on the trophy.
We Are Barambah, Our Story Unfolds …
The audience at Murgon Town Hall on Thursday night for the official premiere of the “Beyond Barambah” short film has given it a big thumbs up.
Film Rolls Back The Clock
It’s 1979, a quiet country back road, two likely lads growing up, beer, a 1970 muscle car … and a truck. Get the picture?
