Three Drivers To Face Court
Kingaroy police have charged two women with drug-driving offences after separate incidents on July 18.
Used Cotton Returned To Soil
A 12-month trial on a cotton farm just outside Goondiwindi has shown it is possible to divert large amounts of cotton textile waste from landfill with no harm done to soil health or cotton yields.
Buttsworth Wins Challenge
Kingaroy campdraft champion Mark Buttsworth took home the $40,000 first prize at the recent Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and Campdraft.
Former Refugee Seeks Our Help
A former refugee who has lived in Australia for 11 years is hoping the Kingaroy community may be able to help him bring out more members of his persecuted Banyamulenge community to Australia.
Disaster Group Stands Down
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group has downgraded its readiness status after meeting at 9.00am on Saturday.
Man Charged After Rooftop Stand-Off
Murgon detectives have charged a man with more than 30 offences – including serious assault of police – following a rooftop stand-off in Kingaroy last Tuesday.
Christmas Fun Day On Sunday!
Sunday’s big Christmas-themed fundraiser for Relay For Life is still going ahead, despite Friday’s rain.
Mini Mods Hits Major Heights
Wondai’s huge Mini-Mod Carnival last Saturday attracted more than 870 players – plus their supporters – to Wondai Sportsground.
More Flash Flooding Expected
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group has warned the region will continue to experience flooded roads over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Saints Play In Honour Of Ben
South Burnett Saints’ player Brad Porter was presented with the inaugural Ben Brooks Medal during an emotional ceremony at the end of last week’s home game at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
BOM Issues Minor Flood Warning
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a minor flood warning for parts of the Stanley, Mary, Burnett and upper Brisbane rivers on Friday as overnight rainfall totals of between 80-120 mm were recorded in the catchment areas.
Colombian Link To Durong Arrests
Two men – including a dual Spanish-Colombian national – were due to appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Friday charged over their alleged connection to a criminal network importing and manufacturing hundreds of kilograms of cocaine.
Man Hurt In Highway Crash
A man suffered a leg injury in a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway near Nanango early on Friday morning.
Health ‘Crisis’ Meeting Called
A meeting to discuss what the State Opposition has described as a “crisis” in local health services will be held in Kingaroy next month.
Disaster Group Lifts Alert Status
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group moved its readiness status to “Stand Up” on Friday morning in response to locally heavy rainfall.
Man Drowns In Floodwaters
The body of a 47-year-old Nanango man was found in the flooded Sandy Creek at Nanango on Friday morning.
Students Explore An Exciting Future
About 850 students explored the annual South Burnett Careers Market on Thursday … and their future career choices!
COVID Ward To Stay
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she has received written confirmation from the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service that the Murgon Palliative Care Unit continues to be used as a COVID ward.
‘First Step Will Be Lockdown’
Australia has developed a detailed response plan should foot and mouth disease be detected here, according to Prof Tim Mahony from the University of Queensland.
‘Captains’ Night Cancelled … Again
The organising committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the “Evening With The Captains” which had been scheduled to be held at Kingaroy Town Hall on August 6.
