GPs Issue Warning About Vax Rates
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has warned that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are at increased risk due to dangerously lagging COVID-19 vaccination rates.
Fill Up Now, Urges RACQ
RACQ has urged motorists to fill up the tank now, with fears petrol prices in south-east Queensland could hit eyewatering new highs in coming weeks.
Volunteers Enjoy A Night Off
Volunteers who have been working hard behind the scenes for more than a decade to tackle mental health issues in the South Burnett took a well-earned break on Friday night.
‘Thank You For Keeping Us Safe’
Police can cop a lot of abuse when they’re out doing their jobs, so it’s a very pleasant surprise to get a big “thank you” from a young supporter.
Blaze Shocks Blackbutt Resident
Well-known Blackbutt resident Les Lane woke up in shock on Sunday morning to find his shed on fire.
Warning About Bitumen Scams
Kingaroy Police are warning residents about illegal door-to-door scammers who may be targeting the South Burnett.
Chance To Guide First Nations ‘Voice’
Indigenous leaders who want a greater say on the laws, policies and programs that affect their communities have been urged to put their hand up to join Queensland’s First Nations Consultative Committee (FNCC).
D-Day For Illegal Seed Imports
Monday was “D-Day” for anyone trying to import unidentified seeds into Australia through the mail.
Mattress Sparks Fire Scare
A smouldering mattress inside a caravan sparked a fire scare in Nanango on Monday night.
Elderly Couple Airlifted After Crash
An elderly couple was airlifted to hospital after a single-vehicle crash on the Bunya Mountains on Sunday afternoon.
ALP Candidate Visits Wondai
ALP candidate for Flynn, Matt Burnett, visited Proston and Wondai late last week to meet local residents.
Pop-Up Vax At Showground
Another pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held at the Kingaroy Showgrounds this week.
Kilkivan P-10 Wins Award
Kilkivan P-10 State School has won an award at the 22nd annual Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools.
Dig A Bit Deeper Into World War I
How much do you know about World War I, the so-called “war to end all wars” that we will be commemorating on Thursday, Remembrance Day?
Bicycles Add More For Tourists
A museum documenting the history of bicycles was officially opened in Blackbutt on Saturday morning.
C&K Staff Back-Paid $200,000
The Creche and Kindergarten Association Limited (C&K) has back-paid staff about $200,000 and entered into an enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Applications Open For $1000 Bursary
Round 3 of local MP Deb Frecklington’s “Year 12 School Leavers Bursary” is now open for applications.
Work To Start On Intersection
Work was due to start on Monday on a major safety upgrade of the Bunya Highway / Silverleaf Road intersection at Murgon.
Man Charged With Assaulting Nurse
A man has been charged with serious assault after an alleged incident at Kingaroy Hospital on Saturday night.
Man Dies In Crash
A 28-year-old man has died following a single vehicle crash at Glenrae, south of Mundubbera.
