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Kathy’s walk for better mental health

Walking more than 190km during October, Kathy Clegg has been reminded that she and others are not alone. The Kingaroy woman took on the challenge...

PHOTOS: The shed gets spooky

Halloween treats the locals of Nanango. The Shed Nanango put on its annual Halloween show on the night of Monday, 31 October. The whole town got...

Helicoverpa larvae in winter cereals

You would hope these great white sharks of dry land as I call them, but correctly named are mostly Helicoverpa Armigera, that are consuming...

The Monsters were out

Kingaroy Library hosted the ‘Spooky Saturday’ Halloween celebrations for its young readers on Saturday morning, 29 October. The morning event started at 9am with a...

WRAP UP: Tragic crash, house fire, snake bite

Last night emergency services were kept busy tending to a house fire in Goomeri, snake bite in Gayndah and a fatal crash in Dalby....

Bookmaking for decades

Pat “Trigger” Troe has been a bookie at country race days, including the Kumbia Races, for more years than he can remember. At 87 years...

Mother’s redemption: Wake-up call breaks addiction

Having her children removed from her care was the 'wake-up call' a mother needed to break her drug addiction. The 38-year-old Nanango woman was...

Young mare’s big achievements

At just four years old, a young mare has had a successful year at various competitions. Cwmkaren Bianca commenced her harness training in May...

Farewell to Lorna of Glenmore

Lorna Mary Graham Late of “Glenmore”, Nanango. Peacefully passed away on Saturday, 17 September, 2022. Aged 85 years. It is always humbling to be asked by a...

BURNETT’S BEST: Katie Mangan shares on netball, family

Katie Mangan is the current president of the Nanango and District Netball Association. Katie has worked hard with other members of the society to build...

Support for when you need it most

In the event of an emergency, the ability to communicate can be key to survival. In the aftermath of a disaster, being able to do...

MEET: South Burnett’s newest Aussie citizens

Six of Australia's newest citizens are proud to call the South Burnett home. South Burnett Regional Council welcomed the new citizens on Wednesday, 26...

Help Saints ‘change’ history

The South Burnett Saints need your help to build a changing room block. To this effect, the Kingaroy-based AFL club have launched their 'Buy a...