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.
Green Light For Murgon-Kingaroy Rail Trail
Tourism opportunities in the South Burnett received a major boost on Friday (August 30) in the form of a $550,000 grant from the Federal Government to develop a “rail trail” linking Murgon to Kingaroy.
Meet The Future Face Of Nanango
Nanango’s CBD will undergo a major transformation over the next 12 months as the South Burnett Regional Council invests almost $1.4 million into an ambitious streetscaping project.
Booking A Spot In The Readers’ Cup
Children from nine South Burnett schools gathered in Kingaroy on Tuesday to test their memories – and their comprehension skills – in the inaugural South Burnett Readers’ Cup.
Staff Help To Keep The Angels Flying
It’s amazing how much good a few morning teas can do … staff from the South Burnett Regional Council have raised more the $815 for Angel Flight just by holding a few morning teas at work and via some books sales at libraries. And they’re hoping by the end of the week this figure could top $1000!
Heritage Gives $500,000 To Community
It’s not every day that more than half a million dollars is handed out to community groups, but that’s exactly what happened on Saturday when the Heritage Nanango Community Branch distributed its 2013 Community Grants.
Hornets Are Number 1 … Again!
The Cherbourg Hornets have proven their dominance yet again in the South Burnett rugby league competition, securing back-to-back Grand Final victories in the Premier League competition.
Leah Scoots Back For Some Fun
A crowd of almost 600 school children thronged to the Murgon Skate Park in Gore Street on Friday afternoon to witness the new facility’s official opening by former Murgon resident Leah Purcell
