Richelle Is Princess For 2014
Year 11 student Richelle Bethke has been crowned Nanango’s Mardi Gras Princess for 2014 at a special celebration on Wednesday night.
Jodi’s Spreading Her Wings
Kingaroy businesswoman Jodi Cornell has been selling her wares online for the past six years … now she’s hoping to convert that success into a bricks-and-mortar business.
Police Pause To Remember
Police officers from throughout the South Burnett gathered in Nanango on Monday afternoon to honour former colleagues who have been killed in the line of duty.
Murgon Wins ‘Battle’ For Gun
A “cold war” between Murgon and Kingaroy over the location of a World War II 25 pounder artillery piece came to a head on Friday with the gun heading on back up the Bunya Highway to Murgon.
Brothers Find Outback Joe … At Last
Outback Joe has finally been found … 2558 days after he first went “missing” near Kingaroy.
Farmers Explore Pathways To Profits
South Burnett primary producers had the opportunity to quiz Agriculture Minister John McVeigh and Natural Resources Minister Andrew Cripps at an all-day industry field day held in Kingaroy on Wednesday.
Rail Trail Project Ticks Off Local Farmers
The $2 million State Government funding to develop a Kilkivan to Kingaroy rail trail has left some cattle producers in the South Burnett fuming.
Blackbutt Votes Yes To Supermarket
A well-attended public meeting held at the Blackbutt Community Hall on Monday night has given overwhelming support for a South Burnett Regional Council plan to try to get a supermarket built in the town.
Old Machinery Wins Over New Fans
There was everything from draught horses and steam engines, to chaff cutters and Mack trucks at the Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club’s annual rally at the weekend.
Everyone Loves To Sing
Every fortnight, the front bar at Wondai’s Warana Hotel Motel becomes a magnet for music lovers keen to “have a go” behind the mike on a Friday night.
Auction Marks The End Of An Era
Visitors coming to Kingaroy for this weekend’s vintage machinery rally could well go home with an extra John Deere tractor or two.
$80m Needed For New Hospital
A new Kingaroy hospital is still a key priority for the State Government, but it’s just a matter of finding the $70-$80 million necessary to get the job done.
Cherbourg To Host Trail Adventure
The bushland around Cherbourg will be “on show” over the South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend when the local trail riders club invites visitors to join them for a 30km ride.
A Bloomin’ Great Weekend!
This year’s Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival was “the best in the last three years” according to Festival chairman Jeff Connor.
Fans And Vans Fill Nanango Muster
The Heritage Country Music Muster, held at Nanango over the weekend, drew another bumper crowd despite a hundred last-minute caravan cancellations.
Art Show Makes A Big Hit
The Murgon Art Show celebrated its opening night on Friday by chalking up an incredible $20,000 worth of sales … but art buyers still have this weekend to snap up good buys.
Did You Ask The Question?
The South Burnett Suicide Prevention Working Group’s annual celebration of RU OK? Day this year attracted support from more than 50 businesses throughout the region.
1.6km Sprint Course Unveiled
Officials from the Confederation Of Motor Sport (CAMS) have yet to give the Wondai Sprints track a tick of approval, but organisers are confident the 1.6km street track will pass with flying colours.
Ag Training Offers Key To Future
Out past Goomeri, the Shaftesbury Centre has launched its third program in the South Burnett … this time an agricultural training facility for young indigenous men.
Fete’s A Recipe For Having Fun
St Joseph’s Catholic School in Murgon held its annual fete on Friday night and it was – as always – one of the biggest nights in town.
