Demolition To Start Wondai Upgrade
The grandstand at Wondai Showgrounds will be demolished soon as the first step in a long-term Council project to carry out a major upgrade of the showgrounds’ facilities.
Record Crowds At Commemorations
Any suggestions Anzac Day commemorations are losing public support were blown away in the South Burnett on Sunday.
Your Guide To 2021 Anzac Day
Anzac Day falls on a Sunday this year – and the public holiday is Monday – but that’s not stopping all the traditional commemorations occurring on April 25.
Blackbutt Backs Parking Over Plants
As many car parking spaces as possible, no garden beds in the middle of the road, leave the footpaths as is and DEFINITELY no roundabout.
‘Budget Repair’ Consultant Called In
South Burnett Regional Council will face a deficit of $4.65 million this year and could face an even higher deficit next year unless it undertakes urgent budget repairs.
Expo Returns With A Burst
Gardeners – obviously suffering Garden Expo withdrawals! – were keen to head back to Wondai at the weekend to make up for lost time.
Jeremy’s A Winner For Rotary
The lucky winner of the recent Kingaroy Rotary car raffle drove away in his new Mitsubishi Mirage on Saturday morning.
Countdown Begins To Kingaroy Show
Preparations are gearing up for the 2021 Kingaroy Show with the sashing of Miss Showgirl and the Rural Ambassador on Friday night.
Free BBQ – And Maybe $500!
Drought-affected farmers have been invited by Kingaroy Rotary to come along and enjoy a free barbecue in the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt next Thursday (April 22).
Bottle Tree Marks A Tragedy
Hundreds of motorists would drive past the bottle tree on the corner of Hivesville’s Memorial Park every day, but few would have any idea why that tree is there.
Nanango Shows How It’s Done!
Nanango showgoers have given retiring president Les Schloss a right royal send-off, flocking to the 112th Nanango Show in huge numbers.
Council Plan Targets Toilet Charges
South Burnett Regional Council is weighing up increasing some basic sewerage charges in next year’s Budget.
Huge Two Days At Nanango Show!
Nanango Show is celebrating its 120th birthday this weekend – and the festivities are going to be huge!
Youngman St Plan Gets Go-Ahead
A plan to upgrade a 2km section of Kingaroy’s Youngman Street was approved at the South Burnett Regional Council’s Infrastructure standing committee meeting on Wednesday.
New Look Planned For Blackbutt
Blackbutt’s CBD will get a softer, more modern look if the South Burnett Regional Council votes to spend an extra $750,000 on revitalisation for the town.
Goomeri Back With A Vengeance
After a 12-month break due to COVID, the 80th Goomeri Show returned with gusto last weekend.
Red Ant Delivers For GPs
Kingaroy played host to another major conference in recent weeks … the biennial Red Ant Round-Up!
Rotary Conference Rocks Kingaroy
It was an absolute buzz! That’s how Kingaroy Rotary Club president Katharine Butcher summed up the historic District 9600 Conference held in Kingaroy at the weekend.
Crusaders Take Triple Crown
Murgon Crusaders are celebrating after taking the Triple Crown in the Gympie A Grade Cricket competition at the weekend.
Brisbane Back In Lockdown
The Greater Brisbane area will go into lockdown for three days from 5:00pm on Monday after the confirmation of four news cases of community transmission.
