Minister Quizzed Over Hospital Leaks
Rumours that Kingaroy’s new $92.5 million hospital sprang a serious leak during recent rainstorms have prompted a “please explain” from local MP Deb Frecklington.
Kathryn Is Our Citizen Of The Year
Kingaroy BaconFest’s founder – and first “Chief Baconeer” – Kathryn Stevens is the South Burnett’s 2021 Australia Day Citizen Of The Year.
New Look At CROW-FM
CROW-FM has a new-look management team for 2021 with the appointment of a new chairperson and general manager at the community radio station.
Cricket’s A Hit With The Girls
Don’t be surprised if you see a lot more girls playing cricket after a two-day clinic held in Nanango last week.
Aneta Shares Her Bunya Dream
The recent corroboree held at the Bunya Mountains had special meaning for Wakka Wakka woman Aneta Dodd who dreams of bringing language and culture to a new generation.
Barlil Weir Earns Phase 2 Tick
Phase 2 of the $2 million Burnett Water Feasibility Study – the “Options Analysis” – has been released, inching forward the eventual construction of the much-discussed Barlil Weir on Barambah Creek.
Moreton’s Coal Licence ‘Non-Current’
Landholders in the Coolabunia and Goodger areas opposed to Moreton Resources’ proposed open cut coal mine have received an early Christmas present.
New Life Breathed Into Old Ways
A new tradition based on thousands of years of history is being forged at the Bunya Mountains thanks to the efforts of a younger generation keen to explore culture.
‘Temporary’ Standpipe Prices Stay
Fees for using the South Burnett’s standpipes will remain fixed at the current rate despite a plea by Mayor Brett Otto to his fellow Councillors to show compassion for some of the region’s most disadvantaged residents.
Betta Gets Much, Much Bigger
Kingaroy’s Betta Home Living store will be doubling in size and offering furniture as well as home appliances when an extension at the rear of their new Kingaroy Street premises opens early next year.
Exhibition Raises Art Questions
Half a century ago the South Burnett’s councils began accumulating an art collection that is now so big that just a third of it almost completely fills Wondai’s Regional Art Gallery.
Christmas With A Difference
Kingaroy’s annual Christmas Carnival morphed into a twilight markets on Thursday but that didn’t stop families coming out to enjoy a bit of festive fun.
Yarning Makes A Difference
An overgrown piece of land near the Toomey Street entrance to Kingaroy State High School has become a Yarning Circle, thanks to the efforts of the school’s Indigenous students and the generosity of sponsors.
Nurunderi Graduates Beat 2020!
A special celebration to mark the graduation of students from Nurunderi TAFE College has become a new tradition over the past five years at Cherbourg … and one that always brings smiles to plenty of faces.
Story Of Benarkin Officially Unveiled
Visitors to Benarkin will now have the opportunity to leave with a better understanding of the history of the once-thriving timber town, thanks to the efforts of the Blackbutt District Tourism and Heritage Association.
Young Scorpions Star For Wide Bay
Four South Burnett junior cricketers starred for Wide Bay in an Under 13s match against a visiting Brisbane North XI at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Sunday.
Sneak Peek At New Tourism Complex
Murgon businesspeople enjoyed a sneak preview this week of a multi-million dollar development which has broken ground at Moffatdale.
‘Clock Ticking’ For Private Hospital
The “clock is ticking” for the future of the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy, says the chairman of the not-for-profit foundation charged with raising funds to support it.
Road Projects Identified In Budget
The State Budget has confirmed funding for a number of road projects in the South Burnett region, although some of the dollars have been allocated simply for preliminary planning.
Smithfield Donates Two Classy Steers
Proston P-10 students are looking forward to a big year on the rural show circuit after a generous donation to the school by Smithfield Cattle Co.
