Auxiliary Looks Back On 35 Years

The 35th anniversary of the re-establishment of the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary was marked on Friday morning with a morning tea for current and former volunteers and supporters.

Applications Open For Scholarships

Applications are now open for two Stanwell scholarships to help young people in the South Burnett take the next step in their careers. 

Yarning Circle Dream Becomes Reality

A small smoking ceremony signalled the start of a celebration at Kingaroy State High School on Wednesday afternoon which was years in the making.

Man Hurt In Buggy Rollover

A man suffered suspected head injuries in a farm vehicle rollover on a private property at Tingoora on Thursday afternoon.

Firies Ride For Men’s Health

A parade of red postie bikes headed down Kingaroy’s Youngman Street on Wednesday morning at the start of a three-day, 1000km ride to raise funds for Movember.

Kumbia Sparkles On Cup Day

Thunderstorms overnight – and morning rain in nearby towns – possibly scared away some racegoers from Kumbia’s annual Melbourne Cup Day race meeting on Tuesday.

Witnesses Heard Plane ‘Spluttering’

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released its preliminary report into the plane crash which killed Barambah Organics founder Ian Campbell and his daughter Hannah.

Planned Burn At Bunyas

The QPWS has announced it will be conducting a planned burn this week as part of the fire management program for the Bunya Mountains National Park.

$1919 Fine For Speeding

A 29-year-old Maroochydore man has been fined almost $2000 and had his licence suspended after police allegedly detected him speeding on Chinchilla-Wondai Road, Chahpingah.

Murgon School Wins Showcase Award

Murgon State School was recognised as a 2026 Showcase School at a special event held at Parliament House in Brisbane on Friday.

Online Petition To Stop 5G Tower

Blackbutt North resident Sharon Berderow has launched an online petition in a bid to stop a 5G mobile phone tower being built at 280 Bowman Road.

Special Invitation From Orchestra

The South Burnett Community Orchestra has invited local community groups to be a part of its “Christmas in the Community” concert at the Kingaroy Town Hall on November 28.

Take A Break And Ask R U OK?

Have you noticed the small yellow boxes popping up in some South Burnett parks?

Taskforce Delivers Relief To Councils

Local councils challenged by the burden of asset depreciation could face some relief in future, which would be good news for ratepayers as well as possibly improving councils’ bottom line.

Dirt Bike Rider Hurt

A man, aged in his 20s, suffered serious chest injuries in a dirt bike crash near Cooyar on Sunday.

Don’t Fear One Nation Support: MP

Member for Maranoa David Littleproud says no one should “fear” One Nation if it provided the Coalition with the necessary numbers in Parliament after the next Federal Election, but also did not rule out the Coalition backing a One Nation government.

Two Hurt In Rollover

Two badly injured women had to be cut free from their wrecked vehicle in a lengthy operation at Brooklands in the early hours of Friday morning.

Council Honours Goomeri Senior

Goomeri Show Society president David Pitstock has been named the 2026 Male Senior Citizen Of The Year by Gympie Regional Council.

Partner Sought For ‘Orphan’ Peanuts

The Grains Research and Development Corporation and the Queensland Department of Primary Industries are seeking applications from suitably qualified organisations to licence several Australian peanut varieties, three of which have previously been released to growers.

Engine Failure Led To Air Emergency

Engine failure has been blamed for an incident which forced a pilot to make an emergency landing in a paddock near Memerambi on October 21.

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