League Star Tackles Bullying
Rugby league superstar Petero Civoniceva was king of of the kids when he visited Kingaroy and Nanango on Thursday, but he had a very serious message for his young fans.
$3.5m Ambulance Station Takes Shape
Kingaroy’s new $3.5 million ambulance station is rapidly taking shape in Kent Street and has just passed an important milestone.
Students Riding High At Challenge
The second annual South Burnett Equestrian Challenge attracted 85 children – and some of the region’s best horses – to the Kingaroy Showgrounds on Tuesday.
St Mary’s Rocks (And Rolls) On Stage
A crowd of almost 1000 packed the Maryknoll Centre at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy on Friday night for the school’s annual Rock On Stage concert.
Mini Players Draw Big Crowd
The annual Mini Mod rugby league carnival played at Wondai on Saturday has been hailed as a big success … even if the South Burnett’s local teams didn’t make it through to the main final.
Visit Sparks Many Memories
When Victoria Cross winner Keith Payne visits Kingaroy next month there’s going to be a special guest eager to meet him.
Owen Brings Power To The People
A Wondai business has introduced a new-style of solar technology to Queensland, and in the process has been named a finalist in the national Clean Energy Council Solar Awards.
Just A Few More Dollars …
Kelly Smith, from Blackbutt, needs just $600 and he’ll be “the happiest bloke in Australia”; the money will allow him to freight a container-load of much-needed medical equipment to a tiny hospital in Papua New Guinea.
Club Takes Off At Wondai Airport
Members of the Barambah District Aero Club are putting the final touches on their new hangar building which is being constructed at Wondai Airport.
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
