Kid swims more than 30 kilometres to help sick friend
A 13-year-old Durong boy spent part of World Cancer Day swimming to raise money for his four-year-old friend diagnosed with leukaemia.
Harry Allsop is participating...
A big day at the races
The fashions were all ’pretty in pink’ at the Nanango Races as many flocked to the racecourse for the meet the day before Valentine’s...
IN BRIEF: Burglary, assaults, break-ins
Disturbance leads to injury
A person was injured and taken to hospital after a disturbance between two people. Police will allege the disturbance took...
Off-grid living: could this homeowner’s dream put her on the streets?
A Yarraman woman is calling for building regulations to be modernised after she became at risk of being evicted from her off-grid home.
Situated...
One dead, several injured in series of North Burnett crashes
A series of vehicle rollovers on North Burnett roads has resulted in the death of a truck driver as well as highway closures and...
Three people in stable conditions after crash
Three people have been transported to Kingaroy Hospital in stable conditions after a two-vehicle crash in Blackbutt.
Two females in their 30s and 40s suffered...
Beauty boost in Nanango
Luxe Serenity Spa owner, Tanya Laherty’s view of beauty isn’t just skin deep -her aim is to help her clients feel valued, confident and...
Pharrell’s boxing journey
The Junior Sportsperson of the Year for the South Burnett, Pharrell Chapman, credits boxing to turning him into the person he is today.
“(Boxing)...
How are we preserving the history of Kingaroy Hospital’s canteen buildings?
Surviving a near demolition and a relocation, Kingaroy Hospital Canteen has lived on for almost 60 years to raise funds for medical equipment and...
Belinda’s passion for books
Avid book lover, Belinda Hadley-Wells, is delighted to be able to share her passion for reading with the Nanango community. The idea to start...
Heather Ewert: Traits that make a great journalist
Long time journalist Heather Ewert is back on the small screen with series seven of the popular ABC show Backroads which showcases some of...
Tougher towing laws needed
The Caravan Council of Australia wants more rules to prohibit certain vehicles from towing heavy caravans, even when they are rated to do so.
This...
Green light for youth park precinct
A new, improved youth precinct is now a reality on the horizon for South Burnett CTC.
This comes after a funding green light for...
