Murgon Ready To Show Off
Murgon’s 97th annual show is on this Saturday (March 14) after a busy lead-up which included a stylish Country Cabaret at Murgon Town Hall.
Water Issues Dominate Forum
Everyone knows that roads, rates and rubbish are the key issues for local councils … but in Goomeri, you should also add in water and the still-closed swimming pool.
Would-Be Mayors Off And Running
The four candidates hoping to become the next South Burnett Mayor faced off for the first time during their election campaign on Tuesday evening.
Numbers Up At Proston Show
Numbers were up at Proston’s 62nd annual show on Saturday … more horse entries, more cattle, more politicians and most importantly, more people through the gate.
Another Big League Weekend!
There’s another big weekend of rugby league coming up in the South Burnett, this time honouring the memory of one of the local greats of the game.
Councillors Elected Unopposed
The ballot positions have been decided for the upcoming Local Government elections … and it’s good news for two current South Burnett councillors.
A Lifetime Of Saving Lives
Local residents turned out in force on Saturday at an Open Day to mark the centenary of the Kingaroy ambulance service.
‘Taabingo’ Draws Good Numbers
Taabinga State School’s major fundraiser for the year packed out the school hall on Saturday evening.
A Girl Can Do That!
Cherie Baldacchino’s father would often say, “a girl can’t do that” … but he had a cheeky grin and an ulterior motive.
A Centenary Of History On Display
The modern fleet of ambulances that are called to Kingaroy emergencies in 2020 bares no resemblance to the first vehicles that came to residents’ aid back in 1920.
Cooyar Had Lots To Smile About!
The 71st Cooyar Show had something for everyone … including lots of smiles because the grass was so green!
New Tourism Group Launches
The immediate future of international tourism in Queensland looks bleak, but South Burnett tourism operators could benefit from a lift in domestic tourism.
Forum Targets Regional Priorities
A quarterly community forum to gather feedback and set priorities for the future of the Wide Bay-Burnett and Fraser Coast region was held in Cherbourg on Monday.
Blackbutt Housing Haven Expands
Blackbutt retirees looking to downsize have a new option available to them, thanks to the Blackbutt and Benarkin Aged Care Association
Transport Team Celebrates 20 Years
Back in 2000, it was known as SBCITS and it had just one van and volunteer drivers used their own cars. These days, Graham House Community Transport Services has a fleet of 12 vehicles which completed an amazing 9928 trips last year.
Storms Cause $1m Roads Damage
Recent storms have caused an estimated $1 million damage to the South Burnett’s road network, Council’s meeting heard on Wednesday.
Reef’n’Beef Brings Out A Crowd
Numbers were up at this year’s Reef’n’Beef Extravaganza at Ironpot … and we were assured many times this had absolutely nothing to do with the upcoming Council election!
Punters In The Pink At Nanango
Nanango Race Club’s Valentine’s Day meeting had one more race than initially expected, giving punters a bonus at Lee Park’s first meeting of the year.
Soccer Sevens Shine In Kingaroy
The rain gods smiled on Kingaroy’s annual Soccer Sevens tournament last weekend … despite downpours elsewhere in the region, no games were disrupted during the two days of play.
Another Legendary Day Of League!
Old footballers never die … they just keep on lacing up their boots and having fun on the field.
