Railway Station Could Be Festival HQ
The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival could take control of Goomeri’s historic railway station building if Gympie Regional Council gives the proposal a go-ahead.
Pumpkin Festival Query Sparks Anger
The South Burnett Regional Council’s support for the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival – an event held in neighbouring Gympie Council’s region – sparked angry exchanges at Wednesday’s council meeting in Kingaroy.
Fourth Award For Goomeri Company
Goomeri-based James Giles Plumbing has taken out a major award at this year’s Queensland Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards in Brisbane, the fourth success in a row for the company
Nursing Trial ‘A Good Start’
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the announcement on Thursday of a three-month Nurse Navigator trial for Kilkivan and Goomeri was a good start.
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.
MP ‘Cautiously Optimistic’
About Community Nurse
MP Deb Frecklington says she’s cautiously optimistic about better health services for Kilkivan and Goomeri
Awards Honour South Burnett Citizens
Three notable South Burnett residents received awards in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list announced on Monday.
Pumpkin Fun’s Getting Even Bigger
With an estimated 17,000 people at your festival, it’s no wonder things can get a little bit squashed …
Council Clears Up Truck Confusion
Gympie Regional Council has confirmed that semi-trailers and B-Doubles are allowed to park overnight on a bitumened area opposite the showgrounds in Moore Street, Goomeri.
Firies Monitor Goomeri Blaze
Firefighters have completed backburning operations at a grass fire burning near Goomeri.
Grass Fire At Goomeri
Fire crews were called to a grass fire burning near Goomeri on Wednesday afternoon.
Students Test Their Skills On Horseback
The South Burnett Cowhorse Competition for schools roared back into life last Friday at the Nanango Showgrounds.
Communities Petition For Health Nurse
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is pressing for the appointment of a Community Health Nurse for Kilkivan and Goomeri, but says the State Government isn’t listening.
Council Subsidises Pumpkin Festival
The South Burnett Regional Council has given the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival a $6000 subsidy to attend an event marketing course run by Toowoomba consultants.
Ashley’s Off To The USA
Goomeri resident Ashley Knight will be flying to the United States on Tuesday (April 17) to fulfil a life-long dream.
Cattle Strong At Goomeri Show
The Goomeri Show was big on family entertainment this year, with fireworks and a movie scheduled on Saturday night to entertain the younger patrons.
$567,000 Expansion At Murgon Leather
Murgon Leather is set to receive a half a million dollar expansion, thanks to assistance from the Federal Government.
New Hours At Library
A trial of new opening hours at Goomeri Library began on Monday (March 5).
MP Meets The People
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington will be visiting Murgon, Goomeri and Kilkivan on Thursday (February 8) and she is encouraging local residents to come along and have a chat.
Large Crowd Attends Memorial Service
A crowd of almost 250 people turned out at Goomeri Cemetery on Monday morning to bid farewell to one of the South Burnett’s longest-serving former Mayors.
