Grants For Local Communities
Three South Burnett projects will share $22,000 in Federal Government funding under Round 7 of the Stronger Communities Program.
Man Dies In Quad Bike Rollover
A 44-year-old man has died after a quad bike rolled at Wengenville, near Maidenwell, on Wednesday.
Green Light For Bin Project
Plans for a new Waste Transfer Station at Maidenwell were back on the agenda at this week’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Automated Waste Plan Rubbished
Maidenwell will get a new waste transfer station soon … but it will probably not be automated after councillors queried the estimated $350,000 cost.
Man Impaled On Reo Bar
A man has been airlifted to hospital after his leg became impaled on a metal bar on Friday morning.
Music Talent On Show At Maidenwell
There’s a new venue for live music coming on stream at Maidenwell next month.
Firefighters Battle Maidenwell Blaze
Fire crews battled to contain a large fire burning in rough terrain at Maidenwell on Monday.
Choppers Tackle Maidenwell Fire
Three helicopters were called in on Saturday morning to assist firefighters tackling a bushfire burning in rough country near Coomba Waterhole at Maidenwell.
MP Shocked By School Bus Incident
A “bloody close” near-miss on the single-lane Tanduringie Creek bridge on Friday – involving a loaded school bus – has prompted Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington to call for the bridge’s urgent replacement.
Meeting To Discuss Maidenwell Bins
Maidenwell residents have been invited to have their say about the construction of a new waste transfer station for the town.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman has been transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a single-vehicle crash at Maidenwell on Wednesday morning.
Karli’s Among The Best In The World!
Maidenwell barrel racers Michael and Karli Sanford have enjoyed an exciting few days at the National Barrel Horse Association world championships in the United States, with Karli earning a place in the final.
Council Considers Shorter Road Name
South Burnett Regional Council will undertake public consultation about changing one of the region’s longest road names to something much shorter
Another Ripper Maidenwell Weekend
The Maidenwell Community Group aims to “save a life” with its annual Maidenwell Post Rip weekend … and they did it again this year, handing over a cheque for $12,500 on Sunday to the LifeFlight Foundation.
Fons van de Vijver – 1952-2019
A special service will be held in Maidenwell on Saturday (June 22) to celebrate the extraordinary life of a local resident who suffered a fatal brain haemorrhage recently while cycling
No More Hell For Maidenwell?
The nine-year-old Raising Hell In Maidenwell camping weekend will not be held this year … and possibly never again.
Music Festival Scuttled By Weather
An ambitious plan to create a new music festival for the South Burnett came asunder on Friday night.
Festival Marks ‘Spirit Of Maidenwell’
A small annual festival created by runners in 2015 celebrated its fifth outing in Maidenwell over the Easter break with several additions to its schedule.
Optus Switches On Maidenwell Tower
A new mobile phone tower in Maidenwell will offer coverage for the first time to many local residents if they join the Optus network.
Man Dies At Coomba Waterhole
A 45-year-old man from Benarkin North has died after a diving accident at Coomba Falls on Sunday afternoon.
