Branch Celebrates 98th Birthday
Kingaroy’s QCWA branch – the oldest in the state – celebrated its 98th birthday on Saturday morning in an unusual but tasty way.
Bullish Wins For Saints
South Burnett Saints celebrated their special Heritage Round in Kingaroy at the weekend with thumping wins by both the men’s and women’s teams.
Origin Helps TAFE Build Skills
Origin Energy has donated a range of specialist equipment to Kingaroy TAFE for students to use while studying electrotechnology.
Peanut Update Online
The Grains Research Development Corporation (GRDC) will be focussing on peanuts and soybeans during their online research update this week.
Truckie To Face Charges
A 30-year-old Stalworth truck driver has been charged with obstructing police after he was pulled over on Sunday.
One New Case Overnight
Queensland has recorded one new confirmed case of COVID-19 since Sunday – a close associate of a previous case linked to the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre at Wacol.
Two More Positive Cases
Two more people – including a male child – have tested positive to the COVID-19 virus linked to the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre cluster at Wacol.
Toddler Critically Hurt In Crash
Three people – including a young boy – have been airlifted to hospital after two trayback utes collided head-on near Kaimkillenbun on Friday evening.
New COVID-19 Rules Start Now
New COVID-19 restrictions have been imposed immediately in eight council areas in south-east Queensland following the confirmation of community transmission in the Ipswich area.
Police Pride Shines In Murgon
The South Burnett PCYC was a sea of blue on Friday for the annual Queensland Police Service Dalby Burnett Patrol medals and awards ceremony.
Mayor Embraces Tourism Deal
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto believes tourism has a strong future in the region.
Pharmacy Offers New Experience
A Kingaroy chemist shop has expanded its range to cater for a growing community interest in holistic health products.
Bravery Of Fire Heroes Recognised
The courage of three men who rescued a toddler from a fatal house fire in Kingaroy in 2018 was officially recognised during a police ceremony in Murgon on Friday morning.
Border Warning To Snow Lovers
Police are warning Queenslanders planning on travelling to NSW to ensure they are aware of border restrictions or risk having to go into quarantine.
Kim Wins Seniors Award
Goomeri Pumpkin Festival co-ordinator Kim Boyter has been named one of Gympie Region’s two 2020 Senior Citizens of the Year.
Work To Start On Niagara Rd
A project to restore Niagara Road at Boyneside is due to begin next Monday (August 24).
Councillors Hear Water Plea
A petition sponsored by Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington and signed by 656 residents opposing a 150 per cent increase in standpipe water charges was delivered to the South Burnett Regional Council on Wednesday.
Council Issues COVID Alert
Cherbourg Council has issued an alert to residents in the wake of Thursday’s confirmed COVID-19 case at Ipswich.
Language Grants Open
The State Government is inviting school P&Cs and other community groups to apply for grants to help teach, learn and celebrate Indigenous languages.
Optus Unveils Outage Map
Telecommunications company Optus unveiled its new Network Experience Map on Thursday to help customers raise issues about the company’s mobile network.
