Greatest Gift Is Donating Life
Talking about organ donations can be tricky subject, especially when the people you’re talking to are in the prime of their life … but former Kingaroy resident Bianca Topp is an old hand at it now.
Students Show Out-Of-This-World Talent
Kingaroy State High School’s annual Flair concert – a fundraiser for the school’s Chaplaincy program – was truly out of this world on Friday evening.
Stags Celebrate Last-Minute Victory
Nanango Stags will face the Cherbourg Hornets in the South Burnett seniors rugby league Grand Final next weekend after a nail-biting finish to the Preliminary Final played at Nanango on Saturday.
New Hospital ‘Still Top Priority’
A proposal for the redevelopment of Kingaroy Hospital appeared suddenly on a State Government website this week … but residents eager to consign the current hospital to the dustbin of history shouldn’t get their hopes up too high quite yet.
Moreton Faces $8m Tax Bill
Moreton Resources – the mining company hoping to get approval for an open-cut coal mine near Kingaroy – has been hit with an $8.18 million bill from the tax office.
Students Rock It To Success
It’s that time of the year when South Burnett parents get bowled over by all the young talent on show on school stages … on Friday night, it was the turn of St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy.
Fly Ash Contractor Under Fire … Again
Fly ash removal contractor Coal Reuse could be facing large fines for storing coal combustion products from the Tarong power stations without the proper approvals.
Guests Had A Ball With Three Captains
Saturday night’s “Dinner With The Captains” looks to have raised more than $50,000 for the Cancer Council of Queensland … and taken the South Burnett Relay For Life fundraising tally to well over $1 million!
Winter Weather Warmer Than Usual
If you think the South Burnett has been enjoying a warmer winter than usual, you’re right – so far, anyway.
Rare Bat Up For Auction
A rare cricket bat signed by Australian cricketing legend Sir Donald Bradman will be up for auction in Kingaroy this Saturday night, July 23.
Cancer Plans For Private Hospital
Some cancer treatments could begin at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Private Hospital in Kingaroy as early as next month, a meeting of local GPs was told on Thursday evening.
Recycled Water’s On The Way
Kingaroy’s sports clubs are just a few months away from being able to use recycled water to keep their fields lush and green year-round, regardless of whether the region is in drought or not.
Police Can’t Stop Smiling
Nanango Police are all set to move into their new police station with only a few finishing touches to go on the $2.2 million project.
Old School On The Move … Again
The former Rocky Hill State School building will soon be on the move again … this time to Yarraman’s Heritage House complex in Millar Street.
Wallaroos Hop Off With Trophy
The weather wasn’t the best – in fact, it was pretty miserable for all the oldies present – but the young footballers taking part in Saturday’s Mini Mod Carnival at Wondai didn’t seem to mind too much.
Blues Tackle Top Of The Table
The Burnett Blues – the northern of the two South Burnett teams taking part in this year’s Toowoomba Rugby League U18s competition – will be keen to knock off Valleys in their top-of-the-table clash to be played in Toowoomba on Saturday.
Danielle Captures Colours Of Life
Kingaroy artist Danielle Leedie is hoping the colours and vibrancy of life in the South Burnett will help her catch the eye of the judges at the upcoming Queensland Regional Art Awards.
There’s Life After Politics
Conservative MPs who lost their seats at the recent federal poll can take heart … there is life after politics, and former South Burnett councillor Damien Tessmann is a shining example.
O’Dowd Claims Victory In Flynn
After a nail-biting 10-day wait, LNP candidate Ken O’Dowd – the sitting Member – has finally been able to claim victory in the seat of Flynn.
Meet The Future Blackbutt Hall
Blackbutt residents saw concept drawings on Monday showing what the Blackbutt Memorial Hall will look like when it’s moved to a new home near the showground later this year.
