David’s Back In South Burnett
There’s a new face at the Kingaroy Fire Station … former Blackbutt boy David Triscaru has joined the team.
New Hendra Variant Confirmed
Horse owners and veterinarians are being reminded to vaccinate horse against the Hendra disease following confirmation of a new variant of the virus.
Drive To Conditions On Dirt Roads
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded motorists they should always drive to conditions on unsealed roads.
Thief Steals Same Car Twice
Police are investigating the theft of the same car twice – presumably by the same person – within two days in Cherbourg.
Five Roads Still Closed
Five roads remain closed throughout the South Burnett region in the wake of the recent rain but another 11 remain “affected”, according to Council.
Cherbourg Man Named ‘Qld Great’
A Community Elder born and raised in Cherbourg has joined the ranks of “Queensland Greats”, people or institutions honoured on Queensland Day for their social, scientific, health, environmental or cultural contributions to the State.
Two Weeks Off For Thrashers
The South Burnett Thrashers’ planned trip to Goondiwindi at the weekend was called off at the last minute due to COVID issues.
Blake Kicks A Double At Home
Blake Jacobson kicked two goals for the South Burnett Saints in their clash against the Dalby Swans at Lyle Vidler Oval on Saturday.
Man Charged With Scooter Robbery
A man has been charged after a teenager was assaulted and robbed while riding an electric scooter in Gooyong Street, Kingaroy, last week.
Report Highlights Value Of Saleyards
Researchers have proven what most country people probably already knew in their hearts, saleyards are critical to the social fabric of rural communities.
Crafts Take Over For Winter
The Kingaroy Art Gallery’s traditional two-month winter celebration of crafts was officially launched on Friday night.
Callide Early Voting Opens
Pre-poll voting for the Callide by-election opened on Monday however residents in the southern parts of the electorate hoping to cast an early vote face a long drive.
Aust Post Offers $10,000 Grants
Applications have opened for Australia Post’s 2022 Community Grants program.
Littleproud Retains Ag Role
Member for Maranoa – and Nationals leader – David Littleproud will retain the Agriculture portfolio in the Coalition’s Shadow Ministry.
MX Rider Injured In Fall
A rider was airlifted in a serious but stable condition after falling from his motorbike at the Manar Off-Road Park on Saturday.
Mustangs Outpace Stags At Home
It was the turn of the Nanango Stags last weekend to host the South Burnett Rugby League’s junior and senior games.
Relay For Life Is Back Again!
South Burnett Relay For Life is back … bigger than ever! And the 146 people who filled the Kingaroy RSL Club’s Tobruk Room on Friday morning couldn’t be happier.
Driver Trapped In Highway Crash
A 47-year-old man with serious injuries was trapped for more than 90 minutes after a head-on collision on the D’Aguilar Highway on Friday.
$60.2m Boost For Medevac Hub
Brisbane Airport Corporation’s new $72 million aeromedical hub – which will handle LifeFlight, QGAir and Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) aircraft – has received a $60.2 million boost from the State Government.
Youth Council To Host Meet’n’Greet
The recently installed South Burnett Regional Youth Council will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
