Deadly Highways Link South Burnett
Some of the riskiest highways in southern Queensland are travelled regularly by South Burnett residents, data released by the RACQ on Thursday reveals.
Honour Salutes A Lifetime Of Service
Wakka Wakka elder Eric Law was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours List … not a bad effort for a youngster who started school in the 1950s at what was then known as the Cherbourg Mission School.
Multi-Million Boost To Peanut Industry
Kingaroy’s peanut industry has received a massive vote of confidence with the recent multi-million dollar expansion at G. Crumpton and Son’s complex at Crawford.
Budget To Hit Rural Landholders
Farmers could face rate rises of between 5 and 6 per cent following the scrapping of the South Burnett Regional Council’s controversial $200 annual road levy.
Wondai Sets A Cracking Pace
The annual Wondai Country Festival held its second outing at the weekend, and it turned out to be bigger than even the organisers had expected.
A Night To Warm The Soul
On a cold winter’s night in June, what could be better than some warm soup, a sausage sizzle and some hot coffee?
Fun Run Earns State Recognition
There’ll be a new award in The Ration Shed’s already-crowded trophy cabinet after chairperson Aunty Sandra Morgan returned from Cairns recently.
Abbie’s Having Fun With Fruit
Kingaroy businesswoman Abigail Andersson is determined to introduce something completely different to retailing … and help make life a little bit better for some people in the process.
Riders Tackle Nanango Endurance
The Nanango Heritage Endurance Ride is always a test for horses and riders … but at least the horses get regular vet checks!
Old Church Enjoys Mural Makeover
Nanango has a new attraction on its mural trail with the official unveiling on Saturday of the re-decorated Churchyard Shop in Burnett Street.
Nanango Takes Ekka Trifecta
It was a big night for the Nanango Show Society on Saturday … not only did they host the annual dinner for South Burnett show societies, but their entrants were also selected to represent the region at this year’s Brisbane Ekka.
MBDA Wants Action On Crime
The Murgon Business and Development Association (MBDA) has asked the State Government for strong action to solve recent crime problems in the town.
Truck Stop Gets Approval To Expand
A 24-hour truck stop being built for Liberty Oil Rural in Youngman Street, Kingaroy will be bigger than first proposed after the Council agreed to vary the project’s development approval.
What’s In The Budget For Us?
Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad delivered her first Budget on Tuesday afternoon, but there’s not many surprises for South Burnett residents.
Blue Care Launches Dogless Doorknock
The rise of the cashless society – and the occasional over-enthusiastic dog – has made many charities rethink their traditional approaches to fundraising.
Codi’s A Real Little Hero
A seven-year-old Blackbutt boy is being hailed as a “genuine little hero” by his mum after he managed to get his aunt out of a potentially dangerous house fire on Sunday afternoon.
World Comes To Nanango To Play
Tucked away at the end of a laneway in Nanango is one of the South Burnett’s hidden gems … a home to local and visiting musicians, some of whom have travelled vast distances to share their talents with local residents.
Will Kingaroy Solar Farm Be Next?
The approval this week by Southern Downs Council of a $125 million project by Terrain Solar near Warwick has some South Burnett residents concerned the company’s proposed Kingaroy solar farm could be next.
Trio Charged With Multiple Offences
Two men and a teenager have been charged in relation to a string of offences allegedly committed in Murgon, Tiaro and Eli Waters earlier this week.
Country Festival’s Ready To Run
After a “trial run” last year, the new Wondai Country Festival will be graduating to the big time in a fortnight with a string of events planned across two days, culminating in a full 42.2km marathon along the South Burnett Rail Trail.
