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.
MP Has Hopes For Weir Project
Work could begin soon on preparing a business case for the Barlil Weir, Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd said on Thursday.
Budget Boost For Goomeri
Goomeri’s swimming pool, which has been closed since January, will receive a $509,000 upgrade to ensure it reopens in time for this year’s swimming season.
Farmers Welcome Water Plans
Farmers’ groups have welcomed Monday’s election commitment by Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington to reduce irrigation water prices if the LNP wins the upcoming State Election.
Runners Rush To Wondai
The skies may have been grey at the start of Saturday but there was nothing but smiles on the faces of the 300 or so runners who rolled up for the annual Wondai Country Running Festival.
New Life For Hospital Canteen
A small building at Kingaroy Hospital which has served the community for more than 60 years is on the move again!
Wondai Runners Raring To Go
Wondai’s Country Running Festival will be making its fourth outing this Saturday and organisers will be hoping for fine weather all weekend.
Tourism Group Seeks Council Support
Local tourism group Visit South Burnett is seeking $140,000 from the South Burnett Regional Council to hire its own tourism officer
Wondai Tragedy Won’t Be Forgotten
Just off Wondai-Proston Road, a small track leads to a lonely monument marking the moment that five men lost their lives in a fiery air crash.
‘Champion’ Leaves With A Long List
Cherbourg’s “Ministerial Champion” Dr Anthony Lynham visited the community on Tuesday … and left with a big wish list to take back with him to the State Government.
CTC Fears Looming Welfare ‘Cliff’
South Burnett CTC has taken the rare step of publicly backing a national campaign aimed at stopping Australia from “falling off a cliff” come September.
Murgon High’s $12m Project Unveiled
Work is expected to begin in October – or maybe even a bit sooner – on a stunning $12.65 million construction program at Murgon State High School.
Water Concerns Hosed Down
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has moved to hose down concerns Kingaroy is running out of water.
Saleyards Put Out To Tender
South Burnett Regional Council is calling for tenders for a new operator to take over ownership of the Coolabunia Saleyards.
Council’s ‘Zero Rise’ Budget
Most South Burnett ratepayers will pay no more for their general rates in 2020-21 – although some charges will rise.
Standpipe Price Rise Stays
South Burnett Regional Council has doubled down on its decision to raise the cost of standpipe water by almost 150 per cent, despite community outrage from some affected consumers.
