Tarong Named As Nuclear Site
Tarong is one of the seven sites proposed by the Federal Coalition to house nuclear power generators.
Bega ‘Reviews’ PCA’s Future
Bega Group has confirmed it is conducting a “strategic review” of its peanut processing operations in Kingaroy.
Flames Gut Nanango Home
Smoke billowed from a fire which badly damaged a house in Gipps Street, Nanango, on Monday morning.
Business Is Booming In Murgon
Do you know where the largest network of Helloworld Travel agencies in Australia and New Zealand is based? Most people would be surprised by the answer: Murgon!
Pop-Up On The Move
Nanango’s pop-up Containers For Change depot has shifted across the road, making life easier for both customers and employees of the recycling facility.
Wondai Joins In Winter Craft
Winter seems to be the time for crafts in the South Burnett’s art world … and Wondai Regional Art Gallery has joined in the fun this month.
‘Not One Cent’ On Borumba: LNP
The Nationals have vowed not one cent of Commonwealth money will be spent on the Borumba Dam pumped hydro project if the Coalition wins power at the next Federal Election.
Local Groups To Share $304,000
Ten South Burnett community groups will receive a total of $304,027 in grants from the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Olivia’s Chasing Her Dreams
A desire to make a positive impact in the world has helped former Kingaroy State High School captain Olivia Eriksen pursue her nursing career with passion.
Winter Brings Craft To Gallery
Interested in pottery or perhaps mosaics? Print-making or macrame? Or maybe making a terrarium is more your style … then the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery is the place to explore over the next two months.
Stud Dogs Go Under The Hammer
Blackbutt farmer Peter Austin and his wife Kate are selling the results of a lifetime of breeding prized working dogs to turn their hands to avocados.
Campaign To Support Local News
The Local & Independent News Association (LINA) has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at growing diverse, community focussed voices in Australia’s embattled media landscape.
Centenary Draft Salutes Local Legend
After being washed out earlier this year, the Kumbia Charity Centenary Campdraft finally went ahead last weekend in a big weekend for the club … and for another local legend, retired butcher Brian Lenihan.
Three Killed In Highway Crash
Three people were killed in a collision between a B-Double truck and a car at Nanango on Thursday morning.
CTC Opens Neighbourhood Centre
South Burnett CTC’s new Neighbourhood Centre in Nanango aims to offer residents a wide range of community services and support programs.
Shed Helps Men … And LifeFlight
When Kingaroy Men’s Shed president Eric Ford lost his beloved wife Joan to dementia last July he had a gaping hole in his life.
MP Calls For Release Of Callide Report
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has again called for the release of a report into an incident three years ago at Callide Power Station which led to widespread blackouts in Queensland.
Playground Project Gets Go-Ahead
South Burnett Regional Council will proceed with the construction of a multipurpose sports court and ninja playground in Kingaroy’s Memorial Park despite a $400,000 blow-out in the project’s cost.
Kewpie To Host Special Field Day
Country music singer – and 4SB personality – Larry Cann will be the special guest at Kewpie Stockfeeds’ special Rural Industry Field Day in Kingaroy on Thursday.
Blackbutt Marks 90th Show
Blackbutt Show celebrated its 90th anniversary on Saturday … and the second year since it was resurrected after a four-year break.
