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.
Maidenwell Roadworks ‘Not Enough’
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has urged the State Government to do urgent upgrades to the Maidenwell-Bunya Mountains Road, saying the current works are “nowhere near enough” to make the road safe.
Max Forsyth: 1947 – 2018
Most Maidenwell residents will remember Max Forsyth – who died recently at age 71 – as a keen exponent of native plants, or for his involvement in the rural fire brigade or Maidenwell Community Group.
Vegetation Clearing To Start
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that a “fauna spotter” will be present during the upcoming clearing of native vegetation along sections of the Maidenwell–Bunya Mountains Road.
Nanango Family Reunites At Bunyas
A special family reunion was held at the Bunya Mountains at the weekend for members of a well-known Nanango family who are now scattered across Queensland and NSW.
A Ripper Time At Maidenwell
Maidenwell was buzzing at the weekend for the town’s inaugural Post Rip Challenge, an event which grew out of last year’s woodchop / postripping charity fundraiser.
Post Rip Challenge Looking For Sponsors
The Maidenwell Community Group is seeking sponsors to help create a new two-day Post Rip Challenge that will also help raise funds for LifeFlight.
Street Library Opens In Maidenwell
If you happened to be visiting Maidenwell on Saturday morning, you may have noticed a refrigerator outside the Maidenwell Trading Post sporting a large red bow surrounded by colourful children’s drawings.
