Rally Heroes Take A Break
If you were out and about on Sunday morning in Kingaroy and thought you heard cars moo-ing and saw people dressed in kilts wandering about, you weren’t dreaming.
Churchyard Shop Expands
St Anne’s Anglican parish in Nanango now has a “Shed” to complement its “Churchyard Shop” to help meet the growing demand on its services.
‘Domo Boys’ Remembered On Film
A new film which premiered in Cherbourg on Wednesday as part of NAIDOC Week is cataloging a piece of the South Burnett’s history … and it’s also helping to give a measure of peace to many of the people who survived it.
Fun Way To Celebrate Culture
NAIDOC Week celebrates history, culture and achievements … and all three were highlighted in the big community celebration held at the Ration Shed Museum complex in Cherbourg on Thursday.
58 Jobs Axed At Power Station
Stanwell Corporation looks set to axe another 58 jobs at Tarong Power Station after racking up weekly losses estimated to be about $1 million.
MoJos Step Into The Spotlight
Cherbourg’s MoJos (mobile journalists) have stepped away from the back of the camera to become the centre of attention at a special NAIDOC Week awards ceremony.
$3m Upgrade Adds A Little Polish
Bean Growers Australia is just weeks away from completing a $3 million upgrade of their Kingaroy plant, which has seen the installation of 20 new silos, new grading and sorting equipment, and as a finishing touch … six polishers.
Doggone It … What A Great Night!
A near-capacity crowd packed the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on Friday night to see South Burnett artist Dianne Woodall’s latest exhibition and enjoy live entertainment by popular Cherbourg band Muddy Flats.
Guidelines Being Drafted For Wind Farm
The controversial AGL wind farm at Coopers Gap is apparently one step closer to becoming a reality, and for a group of Cooranga North and Boyneside landholders, it can’t come quickly enough.
Council To Run Private Hospital
The future of the South Burnett Private Hospital in Kingaroy has been assured with a decision by the South Burnett Regional Council to take over running the facility.
What The Budget Means To You
The average South Burnett ratepayer will be asked to pay an extra $80 per quarter – or about $6.15 per week – as a result of the South Burnett Regional Council’s 2013-14 Budget
Health Workers Brush Up On Drugs
Do you take five or more medicines a day? Do you know how these medicines interact with each? Does your doctor know? This was the wake-up call that came from a meeting of mental health professionals in Kingaroy last week.
Fans In Horsepower Heaven
The inaugural V8 Tractor Pull attracted an estimated 3000 visitors at the weekend, well and truly justifying the Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club’s confidence in their new facility at Kingaroy Airport.
Beef Bonanza Draws Top Exhibits
Cattle breeders from as far afield as Roma, Biggenden, Mundubbera and Bundaberg converged on the Goomeri Showgrounds at the weekend for the Goomeri Show Society’s annual Beef Bonanza.
Planning A Long Weekend Of Fun
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association and the South Burnett Tourism Association will join forces in October to promote the second annual “South Burnett On Show” festival in a bid to lure more tourists to the region.
Community’s Link With Council
An afternoon tea was held in Yarraman on Thursday to allow local residents to meet their new Community Liaison Officer, Ms Caley Quinn, who has been appointed by the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Cruisers Raise An Amazing $20,770
It’s amazing what a group of friends and family members can achieve when they put their minds – and muscles – to it! The Kingaroy Cruisers raised an amazing $20,770 for MS Queensland by taking part in the Brissie To The Bay pushbike ride on Sunday.
Warm Welcome For Nanango’s New Bank
Nanango’s new Bendigo Community Bank Branch officially opened its doors to the public on Tuesday morning … the culmination of nearly five years of planning and hard work by local community members.
From Farm Gate To Fashion Plate
Marg Enkelmann, from Silverleaf, has been takes recycling to an extreme … turning tractor tyre inner tubes, fertilizer bags and bit’n’pieces from the farm shed into fashion.
A Big Thank You From All Of Us!
The Murgon community gathered together on Saturday night to say “thank you” to the BlazeAid organisers and volunteers who have put so much time, energy and musclepower into the flood recovery effort since February.
