More Roadworks On Highway
More upgrades are on the way along the D’Aguilar Highway between Kingaroy and Nanango, as part of a multi-million-dollar State Government program.
Red Earth Gets $49,800 Grant
The Red Earth Community Foundation will receive $49,800 from the Federal Government under Round 5 of the Building Better Regions Fund.
Warriors Too Good At Home
Wooroolin Warriors won the toss and batted first in their Gympie A Grade match against Royals at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy last Saturday.
Man Seriously Injured
A man has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after a incident at Dangore on Saturday morning.
Southern Tassie ‘Hotspot’
Queensland Health will declare all southern Tasmania a COVID-19 hotspot after that State entered a three-day lockdown.
Quad Bike Rules Now Mandatory
New safety standards for the use of quad bikes have now come into effect across Australia.
Language Grants Deadline Extended
The State Government has extended applications for grants for Indigenous Languages programs until October 29.
Are You Missing A Ring?
Murgon police are requesting assistance to locate the owners of two items of jewellery.
SES Volunteers Receive Awards
Volunteers from the South Burnett were among the North Coast’s top SES members recognised at an awards ceremony in Gympie last Saturday.
Mayor Issues Invitation To Minister
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has invited Housing Minister Leeanne Enoch to visit the South Burnett to discuss housing issues.
Art Students Shine With Pride
Kingaroy State High School’s bright up-and-coming artists have taken over the Kingaroy Art Gallery for the month of October to display their skills.
Desperate Plea To Save Festival
How could a festival that just celebrated its biggest year – and boosted the South Burnett economy by an estimated $2.3 million – be contemplating winding up?
New Toilets For Linville
Somerset Regional Council has approved the installation of a new prefabricated toilet and shower block in Ditchman Park at Linville.
One Hurt In Collision
One person has been transported by ambulance to Gayndah Hospital in a stable condition following a collision at Ban Ban Springs on Thursday morning.
Stolen Car Still Missing
A Toyota sedan stolen from Murgon on Monday has not yet been located by police.
Corey Wins Auction Competition
Kingaroy auctioneer Corey Evans has taken out the 2021 ALPA Young Auctioneers Competition after putting in a stunning display at Roma Saleyards on Tuesday.
$126,500 Boost For Local Projects
A hand-me-down toilet block at Goomeri Showgrounds will be replaced thanks to a $93,500 Federal Government grant announced by Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien.
New Hendra Variant Identified
Researchers have developed a test for a new variant of the Hendra virus which was confirmed during routine surveillance in NSW.
Local Schools Join GP Program
Murgon State High School and Kilkivan P-10 are among 50 Queensland State Schools which will have a GP allocated to them next year as part of a State Government pilot program.
Uni To Promote Ag Careers
Central Queensland University has been awarded a $500,000 Federal grant to deliver a nationwide program to attract young people to careers in agriculture.
