New Picnic Spot At Wivenhoe
The State Government has unveiled a new recreation area at Wivenhoe Dam, just in time for the summer holidays.
Last Chance For Fire Tower
The group trying to save the Jimna Fire Tower say “people power” is the key to its preservation
Music Rocks The Bunyas
The rocking 1950s returned to the Bunya Mountains for a few hours last Saturday night with the inaugural rock’n’roll dance held at Elz Bistro.
Councillor Joins SQC Tourism Board
Cr Danita Potter has taken Mayor Keith Campbell’s place on the Southern Queensland Country Tourism Board
Spotlight On Region’s Water Trails
WBBROC has launched a tourist brochure to promote the aquatic attractions of the Wide Bay Burnett
Jimna Fire Tower Supporters Quiz DAF
The Jimna Forest Action Group (JFAGI) – who are agitating for the restoration of the Jimna Fire Tower and its eventual re-opening to the public – claim there are “serious anomalies” in the current assessment process for the tower.
Big Night Tops Off Statue Project
Former Wimbledon star Roy Emerson will be heading back to Blackbutt in January for the official unveiling of the Emerson statue at Blackbutt.
Murgon Railhead Right On Track
A six-month effort to relocate two former railway carriages to Murgon paid off recently for the Murgon Men’s Shed.
Holiday Weekend Is Looking Good
Visitor numbers at most events in the South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend were up … which has encouraged organisers.
More Room To Have A Good Time
Dancers at this year’s Waterhole Rocks will be able to twist and jive on a specially extended dancefloor
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Update
It’s now eight months since the announcement about funding for completion of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail by the Queensland Government in January.
Jimna Tower ‘In Danger Of Collapse’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is seeking community feedback on the latest structural report into the Jimna Fire Tower.
Croc Snaps Up Gold For Blackbutt Bakery
The Blackbutt Bakery has come home laden with trophies from the Official Great Aussie Pie Competition, held in Melbourne last week.
Wineries Double Medal Count
South Burnett wineries more than doubled their 2015 medal count at this year’s Queensland Wine Awards.
Maclagan Recalls The Day Life Changed
Strange things happened in Australia during World War I. “German Shepherds” became “Alsatians”, many families anglicised their German-sounding surnames, and the tiny town of Mt Bismarck, south of the Bunya Mountains, became Maclagan …
Boat Permits Phasing Out
The State Government has begun phasing out boating permits for Wivenhoe and Somerset dams.
South Burnett Draws A Crowd
The South Burnett drew a lot of favourable attention at this year’s Regional Flavours in Brisbane
Cold Snap To End Soon
Freezing conditions which have swept over the South Burnett for the last few days should come to an end soon.
Resource Sector Keeps Local
Accommodation Operators Afloat
Workers taking part in shutdowns and other operational works at the Tarong Power Stations are keeping most of the region’s accommodation operators afloat at the moment.
Wayne’s On Deck At Home
Former South Burnett mayor Wayne Kratzmann seems to be settling into life post-Council
