Olivia’s Taking Our Artistic Pulse
The South Burnett will have a new statistical resource to draw upon when putting together funding applications when artist Olivia Everitt finishes her latest project.
‘Eye Opening’ Visit For WBBROC
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils met in Cherbourg on Thursday – the first time the organisation has held an official gathering in the town.
Historic Thresher Back Home
An historic “walkie-talkie” Stolzenberg peanut thresher is back where it belongs, under cover outside the Kingaroy Heritage Museum in Edward Street.
Supermarkets Go Under Microscope
Deals struck between supermarkets and the farmers who supply them will be put under the microscope by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission from Monday.
Selwyn’s Career Gallops Ahead
A Cherbourg teenager is getting ready to tackle the biggest challenge of his life so far … a potential rugby league career at the elite level.
RSL’s Welfare Dream Comes True
Construction will begin within weeks on a welfare drop-in centre at Murgon for former defence force personnel.
Bravery Of Fire Heroes Recognised
The courage of three men who rescued a toddler from a fatal house fire in Kingaroy in 2018 was officially recognised during a police ceremony in Murgon on Friday morning.
Councillors Hear Water Plea
A petition sponsored by Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington and signed by 656 residents opposing a 150 per cent increase in standpipe water charges was delivered to the South Burnett Regional Council on Wednesday.
Council To Fund Tourism Group
South Burnett Regional Council will fund a local tourism association for six months, with the possibility of future support if the group meets agreed performance targets.
Vietnam Memories Will Never Fade
“The memories will never fade for those of us who were there” … these words by Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL president Don Davey rang true for many who gathered to mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day.
Service Salutes Memories Of WWII
One of Alf Purser’s strongest memories of World War II was picking up Australian prisoners from a Japanese POW camp and flying them back to Australia soon after peace was declared.
LNP Will Win, Deb Promises
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington assured AgForce members gathered in Kingaroy on Friday night the LNP is on track to win the October 31 State Election.
Tate Scoops Trophy Double
The second annual Barry Stead Memorial Day attracted 14 riders to the Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club’s track at Kingaroy Showgrounds on Saturday.
Rare Visitors Roll Into Town
The South Burnett hosted about 30 members of the Queensland Austin Car Club this week, enjoying a short escape from the city.
Champions Star In Wondai
Mountain bike racing returned with a rush to the South Burnett at the weekend with Wondai hosting Rounds 1 and 2 of the South-East Queensland Mountain Bike Series.
New Future For Ringsfield?
A new community group will be formed in a bid to take over the operation of Nanango’s historic Ringsfield complex.
Maxi Success For Local Family At Ekka
Jen-Daview Limousins, from Kingaroy, has taken home the prestigious Grand Champion Led Steer Carcase award at the 2020 Royal Queensland Show.
Nanango Welcomes Back Racing
Horse racing returned to the South Burnett on Saturday after an absence of almost six months … and the smiles on the faces of fans were easy to see.
Water Petition Draws 500 Signatures
A petition protesting against a 150 per cent rise in the cost of standpipe water attracted more than 500 signatures at the Nanango Markets on Saturday morning.
Tenders Called To Fix Intersection
Tenders have been called for the $16.6 million upgrade of the notorious Wide Bay / Bruce Highway intersection at Bells Bridge.
