KCCI Re-Elects Executive Team
Two new members joined the Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry’s executive committee at the group’s Annual General Meeting last week.
Growing Macadamias Isn’t Peanuts!
Work on developing the South Burnett’s first commercial macadamia plantation began on Monday with the first of 12,000 young trees being planted in a Kingaroy paddock.
Zombies Bathe In Buckets Of Blood
Drivers passing through Nanango were treated to a rare spectacle on Saturday afternoon as a parade of 50 zombies shambled slowly along the side of the D’Aguilar Highway.
Police Make A Stand Against DV
Kingaroy Police have drawn a line in the sand – quite literally – as part of their stand against domestic violence in the South Burnett.
Wondai Celebrates Its Big Wins!
Wondai’s recent Tidy Towns award wins will never be forgotten now that a whole bunch of signs have been presented to the town.
Solar Farm Proposal Rejected
A proposal to build a solar farm 3km east of Kingaroy has been rejected by the SBRC
MP Wants New Hall At Murgon High
Education Minister Grace Grace made a low-key visit to Murgon and Cherbourg on Tuesday … but there could be some big news around the corner for Murgon State High School.
A Big Thank You To Everyone
The BlazeAid camp near Kingaroy Airport – which has been operating for a little over a month – will be officially breaking up this week.
Is Nanango Qld’s 5th Dirtiest Town?
A report released by the Australian Conservation Foundation has rated Nanango as the fifth most polluted postcode in Queensland … but is this really fair or accurate?
Murgon Holds Down Top Spots
Murgon remains in top spot on both the A Grade Gympie and South Burnett B Grade competition ladders after notching up more wins last weekend.
Ex-PM Pops In To Cherbourg
The Federal Government’s “special envoy on Indigenous affairs”, former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, paid a quick trip to Cherbourg on Thursday morning.
Old Pipes Blamed For Legionella
Old pipes – and the quality of Kingaroy’s water supply – have been blamed for recent positive tests for legionella bacteria at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy.
Towns Pause To Honour Centenary
The past four years have been very special … marking the 100 years since the start of World War I, 100 years since the Gallipoli landing, and finally, 100 years since the Great War ended.
Ball Celebrates Armistice Centenary
Taras Hall in Nanango was packed with more than 70 elegantly dressed people on Saturday night, including many former armed forces personnel.
Our Guide To Armistice Centenary
Remembrance Day (November 11) falls on Sunday and this year also marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice – the end of World War I.
Their Names Won’t Be Forgotten
On Friday night, the culmination of four years work by historian Liz Caffery will be unveiled … a special book that aims to ensure the memories of Nanango’s World War I soldiers and nurses are never forgotten.
Niketa Makes A Spectacular Debut
Kingaroy Art Gallery was buzzing on Saturday morning with one of the biggest crowds seen at an exhibition opening at the venue for years.
Dead Heat Tops Off Sizzling Day
There was some sizzling action – and the weather was pretty warm, too – at Kumbia’s annual “Flemington In The Bush” Cup Day races on Tuesday.
Another Magic Murgon Muster
Murgon’s big celebration of country music is over for another year after a huge weekend at the South Burnett PCYC.
Call To Extend Rail Trail To Proston
The Coverty Creek Community Development group has launched a campaign to extend the South Burnett Rail Trail from Murgon to Proston.
