QCWA End Of Year Report
Members of the Gympie & South Burnett Division of QCWA met at the Kilkivan QCWA Rooms on Friday, December 7, for their final meeting of 2012.
Get Ready For The Eclipse
When you see the morning skies darken on November 14, don’t panic – it’s only the Sun being eclipsed by the Moon.
MP On The Road Again
State Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington will be visiting Maidenwell and Cooyar on Wednesday, November 7, and she is encouraging community members to come along and have a chat.
Speed Limits Set To Change
South Burnett councillors were kept busy at their meeting on Wednesday … fixing an anomaly in their charges, altering speed limits and setting up a new fund for streetscaping
Two Fires Break Out
Rural fire crews are on the scene of two bushfires in different parts of the South Burnett today.
Bunya Mountains Road ‘A Disgrace’
Former Queensland Greens candidate for Nanango Grant Newson said today the South Burnett “should be ashamed” of the condition of the road leading from Maidenwell to the Bunya Mountains.
Local Cycle Race On SBS
SBS-TV’s Cycling Central TV show will feature a segment on the recent Queensland Road Teams Series cycle races held in Kingaroy and Maidenwell.
Maidenwell Hosts Hot Rod Heaven
While pedal power ruled the streets of Maidenwell on Saturday, hot rods and street machines took over the local sportsground.
South Burnett’s Tour De Force
If you were driving around Maidenwell or Kingaroy at the weekend, you could be forgiven for thinking the Tour de France had taken a wrong turn …
Cyclists Take To The Hills
South Burnett motorists have been urged to keep an eye out for teams of cyclists racing this weekend.
Big Weekend Coming Up For Car Fans In Maidenwell
The Maidenwell Sportsgrounds will play host a big Show & Shine featuring hot rods, street machines, pre-1975 customs and a vintage caravan show this Saturday, July 7.
Maidenwell Turns Cents Into Dollars
Maidenwell Hall was packed on Saturday morning with people and prizes for the Tanduringie State School’s annual cent auction.
Our Best Towns To Suffer A Heart Attack
If you suffered a heart attack in the South Burnett, which towns would give you greatest chance of survival? And which towns would you prefer NOT to be in?
Venus Viewers Gather At Maidenwell
Astronomer James Barclay is expecting between 300 and 500 people to pass through the doors of his observatory at Maidenwell today to observe the rare Transit of Venus.
MP To Visit Maidenwell, Cooyar
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington will be visiting Cooyar and Maidenwell on Wednesday, June 13, and she is inviting community members to come and have a chat.
Rare Event On The Big Screen At Maidenwell
The transit of Venus is a rare astronomical event that has a special significance for Australians.
Google Fixes Road Name Error
Last year’s floods – and road closures – caused a lot of South Burnett residents to turn to Google Maps to seek information. But what do you do when authorities are also using Google Maps, and the map is wrong?
James’ Off To Norfolk Island
Maidenwell Observatory astronomer James Barclay will be leading a tour to Norfolk Island later this year.
Unforgettable Night For Unforgiven
Rodeo bull “Unforgiven” had an unforgettable last night in the spotlight at the Maidenwell Wombat Weekend Bull Ride on Easter Sunday evening.
Huge Weekend At Maidenwell
The Maidenwell Hotel will be celebrating Easter in a huge way this weekend with two nights of entertainment and a bull ride on Sunday.
