Swickers Expansion Ready To Roll
Construction company Wiley has been appointed to design and build the new $60 million slaughter room at Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory.
Angry Response To Labor’s Tree Laws
The State Government says it has delivered on a major election commitment, but the LNP and agri-political groups are seething following the late-night passing of vegetation management laws in State Parliament on Thursday.
Relay For Life Launched With Laughs
It’s toss up what the highlight of Thursday morning’s Mayor’s Breakfast was … an hilarious description about emu mating or the exciting news that rugby great Mark Ella will be coming to the South Burnett.
Parks Plan: ‘Changes Can Be Made’
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has clarified the process that Council plans to use to gather public input on its 10-year Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Plan.
Council Targets Parks & Facilities
The South Burnett Regional Council is seeking public feedback on a 10-year Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Plan that will define the future of parks in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai and many smaller towns in the region.
‘It’s Up To Us To Fight For The Bush’
Queensland Rural Ambassador Christie McLennan made an impassioned plea on behalf of rural Queensland while officially opening the Nanango Show at the weekend.
We’re All Set For Nanango Show!
Nanango’s Roz Frohloff will be raising funds for the LifeFlight helicopter rescue service – but hopefully won’t need the service herself! – at Saturday’s Nanango Show.
Big Guns Draw A Crowd
Wooroolin’s Anzac Day drew a larger-than-usual crowd this year, and credit for it was probably split evenly between a famous guest speaker and star power.
Fire Scare At Dingo Sanctuary
Durong Dingo Sanctuary’s Simon Stretton is full of praise for the firefighters who brought a wild grassfire under control on Sunday, just metres away from his animal enclosures.
Garden Expo Blooms In Sunshine
The sunshine brought out biggest crowd seen in years – possibly, ever – at the Wondai Garden Expo at the weekend.
Another Special Guest For Anzac Day
Australian actor Travis Fimmel will be another of the special guests at Wooroolin’s Anzac Day ceremony on Wednesday.
Glittering Night At Showgrounds
The South Burnett Show Society stayed close to home for their annual Show Dinner on Friday night … electing to hold the glittering event in the Kucks Pavilion at Kingaroy Showground.
Tourism Season Is Ready To Roll
The frosts start arriving after Anzac Day … and so do the tourists, especially the grey nomads from down south searching for warmer climes.
Blackbutt Greets Its New Supermarket
Blackbutt’s Coulson Street was a hive of activity on Wednesday morning as eager Timbertowners rushed to take a look inside the town’s long-awaited – and much-debated – new supermarket for the first time.
Council To Cut Community Funds … Again
The South Burnett Regional Council has announced plans to make even deeper cuts to community funding in a bid to find more money for road maintenance.
Aerial Artwork Wins $2200 Award
A Munduberra artist with long-standing ties to the South Burnett has won the inaugural $2200 David Bryce Rural Art Award.
Sprints Roar Back Into Action
Organisers are hoping a big crowd will reward their efforts at the third annual Wondai Sprints this weekend.
Families Snap Up CTC’s Fun Day
South Burnett CTC’s annual Family Fun Day attracted more than 600 people to the Kingaroy Youth Park on Wednesday, almost double last year’s big day.
Riley Just Wants To Help …
Young Riley Morgan lives just a few doors down from where a tragic fire claimed three lives in Kingaroy a fortnight ago.
Powerful Display At Nanango
Organisers of the third annual Power Up Car Show & Shine And Swap Meet are “rapt” with the results – with 50 cars and 17 motorbikes taking part in the display.
