Kingaroy Takes Junior Title
Kingaroy proved too strong for Nanango Scorpions in the South Burnett Cricket Association’s Stage 3 Grand Final, played at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy last Saturday.
Expo Explores Youth Supports
The third annual Youth Services Expo attracted a host of service providers – and students – to the Barambah Youth Services Hub in Murgon last Friday.
Tributes Paid To Outgoing Mayor
Cherbourg Council has paid tribute to outgoing mayor Elvie Sandow and councillors who missed out on being re-elected.
Driver Dies After Booie Crash
Police are investigating a bizarre incident at Booie on Thursday night which ended up with 21-year-old man dying from critical injuries.
Council Starts Its Four-Year Journey
Cherbourg made history again this week, becoming the first Council in Queensland to have its Mayor and Councillors officially declared elected after Saturday’s local government elections.
Council Inquiry ‘Kicking The Can’
The Federal Coalition has labelled this week’s announcement of an inquiry into the financial sustainability of local councils as “another broken promise” and “a cynical attempt to stall action to deliver more support”.
Serious Crash At Booie
A man was transported by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital in a critical condition after a crash on Thursday night.
Murgon Show Celebrates 100 Years
Murgon’s two-day Centenary Show celebration has been hailed a great success despite several hiccups outside the control of the organisers which potentially could have been a disaster.
Boy Faces 13 Charges
Police have charged a 15-year-old Maryborough boy with 13 offences following an alleged dangerous driving incident in Kingaroy on Tuesday.
Mobile Service To Visit Next Week
Services Australia’s Mobile Service Centre truck, “Desert Rose”, will be visiting three local towns next week.
$1.8m Boost For Sports Clubs
Six South Burnett sporting clubs will share in more than $1.8 million after successful applications in the State Government’s Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund grant.
$322,400 For Community Groups
A dozen not-for-profit community groups will share more than $322,400 in the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Bonzer Bingo Night Helps Ambos
The Nanango Local Ambulance Committee will use funds raised at their recent Bogan Bingo night to buy a HoverJack Air Patient Lift to help local paramedics.
Inquiry To Examine Council Funding
A Federal Government committee has launched an inquiry into the financial sustainability of local councils throughout Australia.
SunPork CEO To Address Lunch
SunPork Group CEO Robert Van Barneveld will be the guest speaker at a networking lunch to be hosted by the Rural Press Club of Queensland at Toowoomba Showgrounds on April 18.
School Helps To ‘Sew’ Harmony
Students and staff members at Taabinga State School turned orange on Thursday as part of a celebration of diversity and inclusiveness at the school.
Woman Airlifted After Collision
A woman was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after a collision near Yarraman on Wednesday night.
NBN Co To Host Meet’n’Greet
NBN Co will be providing information about cyber security at the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry meet’n’greet.
MP ‘Disappointed’ By Delays
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she is extremely disappointed that there has been a two-year delay in the start of planning for the replacement of the dangerous single-lane Tanduringie Creek Bridge.
Underground Fault Sparks Blackout
A fault in an underground cable has been blamed for a blackout which hit Kingaroy Shoppingworld on Tuesday afternoon, forcing Woolworths to dump thousands of dollars worth of stock.
