New Machine Slashes Waiting
Waiting times at Cherbourg’s Containers For Change Container Refund Point have been slashed following the installation this week of a new counting machine at the facility.
Work Starts On Qantas Academy
The first sod was officially turned on Wednesday at the site of the new Qantas Group Pilot Academy at Wellcamp Airport.
Gift Turns Crazy Idea Into Reality
A “crazy idea” to buy a large slice of Proston’s CBD became reality last week when a community group acquired ownership of seven shops in Blake Street
Derby Tops Off Cup Day
Saturday’s Nanango Cup race meeting drew the biggest crowd seen at Lee Park so far this year … and also one of the most unusual.
Arts Workshop Lights Up Silos
If you’re wondering what was happening at the Kingaroy peanut silos on Sunday night, the light show was all in the name of art
Pride And Sadness At Hall Of Fame
It was a proud – but sad – day for Cherbourg residents when Jeffrey “Mitta” Dynevor was inducted into the Queensland Boxing Hall of Fame.
‘Biggest Fan’ Visits Coopers Gap
Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham paid a return visit to the Cooper’s Gap Wind Farm on Thursday to inspect progress on the site.
South Burnett Shines At Awards
The South Burnett has picked up two major awards at the regional finals of the Queensland Training Awards, held in Gatton on Friday night.
Cherbourg Steps In To Fill Gap
A Container Refund Point to fill the recycling gap left by the closure of the Re.Turn-It Express branch at Lifeline will open in Kingaroy in September.
Captains Do It Again For Relay
Fundraising for the South Burnett Relay For Life committee’s 2019 campaign received a massive kick-along on Saturday night with the annual Dinner With The Captains in Kingaroy.
Domo Stories Recorded Forever
Lots of memories – and many stories – were shared in Cherbourg on Saturday with the official opening of the Domo Exhibition in the historical precinct.
Stonehouse Welcomes Travellers
More than 450 people from all over south-east Queensland travelled to Moore on Saturday for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see one of the region’s oldest buildings up close.
Sun Shines For Rail Trail Festival
The weather was perfect for this year’s family-friendly Murgon Rail Trail Festival on Sunday, and Murgon’s community groups turned out in force to support the event.
Falcons Swoop In Nanango
The Sunshine Coast Falcons confirmed their stranglehold on the QRL Intrust Super Cup on Sunday, trouncing Norths Devils in the match-of-the-round televised live from Nanango.
Are You Ready To Have Fun?
Sunny skies are predicted for Sunday which will be good news for the organisers of the second annual Murgon Rail Trail Festival and Marathon.
TV League Comes To Nanango
If you get on down to Fred Kassulke Oval in Nanango on Sunday, you might just find yourself on TV … plus you’ll get to enjoy some top-class rugby league action!
Big Night Tops Off A Huge Season
South Burnett Speedway Club wrapped up an exciting 50th anniversary season with a glittering annual awards night on Saturday at Kingaroy Town Hall.
Wondai’s Dingoes Come Back Home
They’re back! Wondai’s wandering warrigals have returned to the roundabout near the Art Gallery, ready to howl again into the night sky.
Water Costs Blowout Feared
South Burnett farmers could be hit with steep rises in water costs for the next 18 years … and they might not be the only ones facing massive hikes.
Blackbutt Gets Another Big Lift
Blackbutt is looking a little shinier and tidier than it did on Wednesday thanks to a welcome helping hand from The Big Lift.
