Which Way Now For Memerambi?
The controversial Memerambi housing estate is at a crossroads with the news that developer Summit View Meritor Pty Ltd has been placed in liquidation.
Invitation To The Class Of ’93
Did you graduate from Kingaroy State High School in 1993? Then Kate Booby wants to hear from you ASAP.
A Feast For Book Lovers
Kingaroy’s annual Bookarama is the favourite weekend of the year for local book-lovers and it’s easy to see why … with almost 20,000 books for sale with prices starting at just $1.
Good Design Takes The Cup
Year 7 students at St Mary’s Catholic College have put a new spin on the traditional art of billycart racing.
Focus On South Burnett Agriculture
A mix of local growers, industry reps, researchers and councillors gathered at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Research Station in Kingaroy on Wednesday to explore the future of crop production in the South Burnett.
Atlas Ready For Action
Atlas may have carried the world on his shoulders, but for Stanwell Corporation, a swimming pool’s worth of dirt at a time is more than enough for their latest “toy” at Meandu coal mine.
Storm Season Starts With A Bang
Monday night’s wild storms – the first of the season – unroofed a house, downed powerlines and caused widespread blackouts in the South Burnett.
Developer Snaps Up Sunnyvale Estate
A developer who has purchased Kingaroy’s troubled Sunnyvale Estate housing project says he is “absolutely confident” in the future economic strength of the area.
Youngsters Have A Go At Softball
The Burnett Softball Association held a “Have A Go Day” on Saturday at the softball grounds in Nanango and … but don’t worry if you missed out, they’ll be doing it again next Saturday, too.
Who Would Steal From A Cemetery?
Nanango businesswoman Sheila Kemp says she is “past angry”, “past shocked” … in fact, she says she could just sit down and cry.
A Simple Message To Save A Life
RU OK? This simple question was on everyone’s lips in the Town Hall Forecourt in Kingaroy this morning.
Monsters Promise Mayhem
The monsters are coming to Kingaroy … and they’re promising to make mayhem at Kingaroy Showgrounds on Saturday night.
Bloomin’ Beautiful Sunshine
The weather was bloomin’ lovely this year which lured a record number of visitors to the annual “Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt” spring festival at the weekend.
8 Questions For Division 6 Candidates
Meet the would-be councillors for Division 6 of the South Burnett Regional Council. Eight candidates have put up their hands for the by-election which is being held to replace former councillor Cheryl Dalton who resigned in July.
How You Voted – Live
The South Burnett voted for representatives in three Federal seats at the election on Saturday, September 7 – and you can see the results for Maranoa, Flynn and Wide Bay direct from the ABC’s National Tally Room by clicking the links.
Local Child Workers Play Their Part
Local child protection workers have a big part to play in keeping South Burnett families safe, and their roles were recognised at the South Burnett Child Protection Week Awards held on Wednesday night in Kingaroy.
A Big Thank You From Rotary
Former Tingoora peanut grower Cobby Nielsen is the latest recipient of the Kingaroy Rotary Club’s “Pride of Workmanship” award.
Wondai QCWA Celebrates 90 Years
Ninety years ago, country Queensland was a vastly different place. World War I was still fresh in people’s memories and life in rural areas could be tough and lonely. Along came the Queensland Country Women’s Association to help fill a void …
Success Smiles On Wondai Show
The gate was up, the bar was up … in fact, everything was up! The organisers of the 96th Wondai Show are smiling after a very successful show at the weekend.
Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad!
The Evolution Solar South Burnett Football competition came to a colourful conclusion on Saturday with Nanango’s Fred Kassulke Oval awash in a sea of blue and white along with plenty of red, black, purple, gold, maroon and white streamers.
