Wondai Taxi’s Running Out Time
Less than four years after Wondai residents were welcoming the return of a taxi to the town, the future of the service again looks bleak.
Can You Help Violet Raise $40,000?
South Burnett residents have taken the cancer journey of young Violet Box to heart, following the updates from her proud grandad, John Box, on social media.
Lodge … Gone But Not Forgotten
In a week’s time, Freemason Lodge 134 in Nanango – one of the oldest lodges in Queensland – will officially close its doors for the last time.
Local Heritage Register Released
The South Burnett Regional Council has voted to include 69 sites on the Local Heritage Register … but nine other properties won’t be included to allow more discussions with the affected owners
Community Gets Aboard Railway Idea
Plans to return the former Nanango Railway Station building to its original home in Pioneer Park and turn it into a railway history museum are drawing increasing interest.
Cup Meeting Full Of Surprises
Nanango’s Heritage Cup race meeting on Saturday was full of surprises … and all of them were pleasant ones.
Police Have A Blast In Kingaroy
Kingaroy Clay Target Club played host at the weekend to 140 shooters – many police or former police – taking part in the Australasian Police and Services Championships.
Bookarama Cafe Opens For Business
Patrons at this weekend’s Bookarama won’t need to go far if hunger pangs strike.
Proud MPs Debut In House
Newly elected South Burnett MPs Llew O’Brien (Wide Bay) and David Littleproud (Maranoa) spoke of family, pride in the region and the honour of being elected in their maiden speeches to Federal Parliament this week.
Research Station Celebrates Centenary
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ J. Bjelke-Petersen Research Station will be holding an Open Day on October 6 to celebrate 100 years of Department Of Agriculture involvement in Kingaroy.
Some Serious Fun On Saturday
Alana Purcell proved earlier this year a wheelchair can’t stop her from playing a valuable role in the community, and she’s keen to share that message in Kingaroy this Saturday.
Did You Ava Good Time?
Blackbutt and Benarkin residents have a new town song – and a new sport to practise for next year – following the 7th annual Bloomin’ Beautiful festival at the weekend.
Church Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge paid a visit to Durong on Sunday … the first time a Catholic Archbishop has visited the town in more than 50 years.
Local Business Going For Export Glory
Kingaroy-based engineering company Access Innovations has been named as a finalist in the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards
Dingo Love Licks Shadow MPs
It’s not every day that you’ll find a couple of LNP Members of Parliament – and Shadow Ministers, at that – saying nice things about dingoes …
Fly Ash Firm In Liquidation
Troubled Tarong fly ash contractor Coal Reuse has been placed in liquidation, leaving a trail of creditors in its wake who could be owed as much as $1.2 million.
Big Day Of Grand Final Action
South Burnett’s rugby league season finally wrapped up at the weekend with three exciting junior Grand Finals played in Kingaroy, and local teams in sudden-death games in Toowoomba.
Old Skills Win New Fans
The talented women from the QCWA were making a big impression in Murgon on Friday with their annual display of the best handcrafts from across the Gympie-South Burnett Division.
Maclagan Recalls The Day Life Changed
Strange things happened in Australia during World War I. “German Shepherds” became “Alsatians”, many families anglicised their German-sounding surnames, and the tiny town of Mt Bismarck, south of the Bunya Mountains, became Maclagan …
Healthy Crowd Rolls Up For Expo
Murgon’s “Focus On You” Community Health Expo has been declared a huge success by organisers.
