Developer Wins Reprieve
A Nanango developer who lost their permit to build six units at 41-43 Wickham Street after seven years of inaction on the project won a reprieve from the South Burnett Regional Council today.
Truck Comes Unstuck
A semi-trailer was briefly jammed against a shop awning in Nanango on Tuesday
Nanango Gets Second Community Bank
Nanango will soon become the first town in Australia to boast two community banks when Bendigo Bank opens its new branch in Drayton Street in June.
New Dates For Flood Recovery Meetings
The South Burnett Flood Recovery Meetings that were postponed last week – ironically by the latest round of flooding – have been re-scheduled for next week.
Community Pitches In To Help
The Nanango community has pitched in for the second time in just four weeks to help clean up Nanango State School following flooding.
An Officer And A Gentleman
A much-loved Nanango police officer was remembered in the South Burnett last week at a medal ceremony at Murgon Police Station.
Last Chance To Buy Shares
South Burnett Community Enterprises (SBCE) are looking for a last-minute “show of support” to get the Bendigo Nanango Community Bank project over the line.
Banker Warns: Use It Or Lose It
Heritage Bank CEO John Minz today issued a warning to bank account holders about a change to the law that could see the Federal Government seize control of their funds if their account has been inactive for just three years.
Man To Face Weapons Charges
A 45-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences after police were called to investigate an alleged disturbance at a house in Oakey Creek Road, Nanango, yesterday afternoon.
Council Newsbriefs
Fitzroy Street in Nanango will soon have two ATM machines after the South Burnett Regional Council refused Bendigo Bank permission to locate an ATM in Drayton Street.
Easter Concerts For Flood Relief
Following on from the popularity of the South Burnett Chorale’s Christmas Charity Concerts, the group has decided to present performances of an Easter Cantata at Kumbia and Nanango on Palm Sunday.
Kitchen Donated to Flood Appeal
A Nanango business has donated a complete kitchen to help raise money for the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal.
TAG Team Discusses Tourism
South Burnett tourism operators gathered in the new Pat Lee Meeting Room at Ringsfield House in Nanango last week to hear industry updates and discuss branding.
Big Year For Netball
The Nanango & District Netball Association says it’s looking forward to a new inter-town competition with Kingaroy this year.
Samuel’s Off To Uni
Nanango resident Samuel Tonkin’s academic dreams will become a reality thanks to a Bendigo scholarship
Cracked Egg Suffers Shell Shock
The mysterious Reading Bug Egg. which has had children around Nanango spellbound for the past few months, triggered a “medical emergency” at Nanango Showgrounds on Saturday morning.
Nanango GP Recognised
For 40 Years Of Service
Long-serving Nanango Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr John Robinson has been recognised at a special ceremony
Fun And Games At Nanango
Wet weather failed to dampen spirits at Nanango’s official 2013 Australia Day celebrations on Saturday.
Volunteers Sought For ‘Mud Army’
The Boots’n Bulldust crew from Nanango are looking for volunteers to join their “Mud Army”.
Bush To The Backbone
Australia Day visitors to Ringsfield House in Nanango are in for a special treat … they’ll get a chance to enjoy a collection of intricate wooden horses and buggies, wagons and bullockies all hand-carved by local man John Dickfos.
