Thrashers Pack In Celebrations
The South Burnett Thrashers have taken delivery of a scrum machine which should make their on-field performances this year in the Darling Downs rugby union competition even more devastating.
Blackbutt Water Is Safe: Council
South Burnett Regional Council has assured Blackbutt residents their water is safe to drink, despite current discolouration.
Omicron Hits First Nations Residents
More than 4400 First Nations residents in Queensland have contracted COVID-19 so far this month.
Is That A Pipe In Your Pants?
A man has been charged after he allegedly stuffed a turbo pipe down his pants in a Kingaroy auto parts store.
COVID Toll Rises To 67
Queensland Health has reported five more COVID-19 deaths in the Darling Downs Health region, taking the toll since the pandemic began to 67.
Council Inspects Saleyards Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council has invested $150,000 in installing new water troughs and splityard gates at the Coolabunia Saleyards.
Businesses Urged To Pork Up
The KCCI is encouraging businesses in the Kingaroy CBD to let their imaginations run wild and share in the spirit of BaconFest by entering a street window competition.
Grants To Boost Local Groups
There have been some big winners in the local region from the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants announced on Monday.
Obituary: Trevor Perrett 1941-2022
A funeral will be held on Friday in Kingaroy for former Member for Barambah, Trevor Perrett, who died in Redcliffe Hospital on Sunday.
TRC Calls Out To Youth
Nominations have opened for Toowoomba Regional Council’s 2023 Youth Leaders Program and young people from across the region – including Yarraman and Cooyar – have been encouraged to apply.
QRC Urges MPs To Stop Stalling
The Queensland Resources Council has called on the State Government to stop stalling and declare Stage 3 of the New Acland coal mine a “prescribed project”.
Stags Hobble Murgon Mustangs
Nanango Stags left Murgon shellshocked during the first 10 minutes of their A Grade rugby league clash at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy last Saturday, racking up two quick tries in super-quick time.
Councillor Explains Budget ‘No’ Vote
South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff has spoken out on social media to explain why she voted against the adoption of the Council’s 2022-23 Budget on Friday.
Cattle Show, Rodeo This Weekend
Murgon Show Society was forced to cancel their annual show earlier this year but they are making up for it in a big way this weekend!
SkilledCentred To Receive Grant
A $423,300 State Government grant to SkilledCentred Queensland will assist 18 people in Cherbourg gain construction skills.
Big Saturday For Rugby Fans
South Burnett Thrashers have planned a huge day of celebrations for their “Old Boys Day” in Kingaroy this Saturday.
Emotions Spill Over Into Digital Art
Former Murgon police officer Graham Raffin is exploring his artistic side in a spectacular display of digital art at Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month.
Arts Grant For Ration Shed
The Cherbourg Ration Shed is one of seven Queensland-based organisations or artists which will receive arts funding.
Record Broken At Kingaroy Carnival
A long-standing sporting record at Kingaroy State School was recently broken by talented young sports star, Savannah Rose.
Age Limit Lowered For 4th Shot
The number of people eligible to receive a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine will expand dramatically from next Monday (July 11).
