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.
Best Wishes From Us To You
southburnett.com.au will be taking a short Christmas and New Year break from Saturday, December 23, to Monday, January 23.
Lady Bjelke-Petersen: 1920-2017
Lady Bjelke-Petersen – a former Queensland Senator and widow of the State’s longest-serving Premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen – has died aged 97.
New Moves For Proston Carnival
Proston traders opened their doors on Saturday night to welcome in late-night shoppers heading towards the new-look and relocated Christmas Carnival.
Two Impressive Women Drop In
Kingaroy played host to two special visitors on Monday evening … champion beach volleyballer Taliqua Clancy and mining magnate Gina Rinehart, the patron of Volleyball Australia.
Miracle Night At Kingaroy Carnival
A miracle occurred in Kingaroy Street on Thursday night … it didn’t rain!
Coal Mine Decision ‘By Next Christmas’
Moreton Resources expects to have a decision from the State Government on its proposed open-cut Kingaroy coal mine by next Christmas.
Carissa Awarded Inaugural Bursary
The inaugural winner of a bursary sponsored by the Barambah branch of the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN) was announced in Murgon on Wednesday night.
LNP Elects Deb To Top Role
She’s done it! Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington was elected Opposition Leader at an LNP Party Room meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
Storm Strikes Murgon Fair … Again
A large storm which cut short Murgon’s annual Christmas Fair on Friday night may be the last straw for the festival’s organisers.
Storms Shake Up Region
Storms caused havoc in several parts of the South Burnett on Friday and Saturday evenings.
TAFE’s Making Great Things Happen
“I hope your dreams come true” … this was Cherbourg Mayor Arnold Murray’s message to students at Thursday’s Nurunderi TAFE graduation ceremony.
Beetle Release Aims To Tame Alien World
Two weeks ago I stepped out of the South Burnett on to the surface of an alien planet where every square inch as far as the eye could see was covered in an endless ocean of green vines.
Councillors’ Fears Put Plan At Risk
A proposal to move Wooroolin Railway Station back to its original location has attracted support from the Wooroolin community but has aroused concerns in some South Burnett councillors.
