Boxing Shed Starts To Shape Up
Cherbourg’s Boxing Group is growing so much – and the Cherbourg Sporting Complex has been so busy lately – that the young boxers needed a new shed to house their training.
Water Restrictions Ease
Yarraman residents have received an early Christmas present from Toowoomba Regional Council with an easing of water restrictions.
Music Festival Added To Contact List
Queensland Health has added more locations to its contact tracing list, with Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard urging all Queenslanders to check it daily.
Tennis Players Enjoy Family Fun
Mr B’s Professional Tennis ran a fun family tournament at the Kingaroy tennis courts earlier this month.
Grants For Four Groups
Four local community groups are the recipients of the latest round of local MP Deb Frecklington’s Local Hero grants.
Woman Charged With Biting Police
A 48-year-old Brooklands woman is facing a string of charges over an alleged incident at a Nanango retail outlet on Sunday afternoon.
Vax Rules Blamed For Slump
Santa Claus turned up at the Kingaroy Speedway on Saturday night, but unfortunately for organisers many regular speedway fans did not.
One Hurt In Crash
Three people were assessed by QAS paramedics after a vehicle ran off the road and hit a tree at Manumbar on Sunday evening.
Man Fined After Vax Abuse At Pub
Authorities have generally been pleased with public compliance to the health directives which came into force on Friday and Saturday, but there have been exceptions – including in Murgon.
Positive Case Linked To Hospital
Thirty-one new cases of COVID-19 in Queensland were announced by the State Government on Saturday morning along with a string of new contact tracing locations.
Three Hurt At Highway Black Spot
Three teenagers were taken to hospital after a collision at the intersection of the Wide Bay and Bruce highways early on Saturday morning.
Festive Fun Was A Blast
Nanango’s annual Family Christmas Carnival was topped off on Thursday night with a massive fireworks display, part of the 20th birthday celebrations for Heritage Nanango Community Funding.
Alerts Issued For Dalby, Toowoomba
Queensland Health issued public health alerts on Friday for new contact tracing locations at multiple locations across Queensland, including Dalby, Toowoomba and Ipswich.
Shoppers Must Wear Masks
Queenslanders must wear masks in certain settings from 1:00am on Saturday (December 18) to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections.
Tessmann Stands Down
Long-serving Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation president, Coolabunia farmer Brian Tessmann, has been thanked for his dedication by the organisation.
Kristy To Take On BIEDO Role
Former South Burnett Regional Council economic development officer Kristy Board has been appointed general manager of BIEDO.
Mayor Asks Premier ‘To Reconsider’
Somerset Regional Council will request the Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk reconsider the COVID-19 restrictions which came into effect across Queensland on Friday.
Men’s Shed Finally Opens
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated members of the Kilkivan Veteran’s and Community Men’s Shed for their perseverance and determination with the long-awaited opening of their new facility this week.
Feedback Sought On Power Costs
The Queensland Competition Authority published a consultation paper on Friday seeking feedback on regulated electricity prices in regional Queensland for FY2022-23.
Council Renews CEO’s Contract
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt has had his contract renewed for another four years.
