Bega Outlines PCA Plans To Council
Bega Cheese chairman Barry Irvin dropped in to the South Burnett Regional Council’s monthly meeting on Wednesday to outline his company’s plans for the Peanut Company of Australia.
QCWA Stalwart Dies After Surgery
Well-known Ellesmere resident – and former QCWA State President – Marian Mudra OAM died on February 14 after complications from recent surgery.
Town Hall Tribute To Mr Murgon
The memorial service for Bill Roberts – “a Murgon man through and through” – attracted a large crowd of family members, friends and former council and political colleagues to Murgon Town Hall on Monday.
Charity Dinner Tops Off Police Career
Kingaroy police prosecutor Sergeant Wayne Bushell will be hanging up his badge next month, but he’s determined to put on one more big charity fundraiser before he goes.
Wild Winds Leave Mess Behind
Two storm cells that swept through the South Burnett on Wednesday evening brought rain, hail, strong winds and left widespread areas without power.
South Burnett Loses Another Legend
The South Burnett has lost another towering figure in local government with the death on Sunday night of former Murgon Shire Chairman and then Mayor, Bill Roberts OBE.
No Local Wine At Games
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association says it is disappointed with Commonwealth Games organisers, who have snubbed Queensland’s wines and opted to sell Victorian wines at the Games instead.
‘He Was A Bloody Good Bloke’
Wondai Memorial Hall was filled to overflowing on Friday afternoon for the funeral service of the “patriarch of Wondai”, former Mayor Percy Iszlaub, AM.
Art Exhibition Dazzles And Delights
Concerns about becoming bogged in his own driveway prevented a multi award-winning artist from attending the opening of his first exhibition in almost two years.
Construction Starts On Wind Farm
After many years of patient planning, construction has officially started on Australia’s largest wind farm.
Percy: Gone But Never Forgotten
A funeral service will be held on Friday for former Wondai Shire Chairman and Mayor Percy Harold Iszlaub, AM, who died on Monday.
Olivia’s Enjoying Her Big Break
Olivia Ruth has come a long way since she was a youngster on stage at the Kingaroy Peanut Festival strumming her guitar and singing … she’s now a loud and proud rock and blues singer just back from an overseas tour.
Storm Rips Along Highway
Council workers, Ergon crews, SES volunteers and local farmers were out in force during the early hours of Thursday morning clearing debris left after a wild storm unexpectedly swept through the South Burnett.
Joshua’s Running For A Record
Murgon youngster Joshua Williams has his eyes set on a world running record … and a baggy green cap.
Meat Pies, Kangaroos And Pink Wigs?
Kingaroy rolled out a new-look event on January 26 but no one seemed to be complaining about “changing Australia Day”.
Matty’s Our New Speedway King
NSW driver – and current Modified Sedans national champion – Matty Smith was crowned King of Kingaroy on Saturday after three nights of racing at the South Burnett Speedway.
Jason Relishes Australia Day Success
Former Kingaroy Citizen of the Year Jason Ford has gone one step better this year … he was named the 2018 South Burnett Citizen of the Year at a Council ceremony in Murgon Town Hall on Thursday night.
Swickers Celebrates A New Era
It took just 352 days – plus 700 tonnes of steel and 6800 cubic metres of concrete – for Swickers’ new boning room to officially rise from the ashes.
Men’s Shed Pitches In To Help
Kingaroy Men’s Shed held a special barbecue at their workshop near Kingaroy Airport on Saturday to thank members who sprang into action to help victims of the Boxing Day storms.
KCCG Denies Entering Mine Site
Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group spokesman John Dalton has denied he was trying to enter a drilling site near Kingaroy when an alleged altercation occurred with a contractor last week.
