Meter Readers Face Dogs, Abuse
Ergon is appealing to residents to be more understanding if meter readers refuse to enter a property for safety reasons.
Free Workshop For Young Artists
Award-winning mural artist Joel Fergie – aka “The Zookeeper” – is coming to Kingaroy soon to start work on the region’s latest outdoor artwork.
Time Running Out To Book Tickets
Have you bought your tickets yet? The Kingaroy Men’s Shed’s 2023 “Dinner Under The Stars” is now just a little over a week away!
Work To Start Soon On Roundabout
The State Government has promised that work to build a roundabout at the confusing Knight Street / Walter Road intersection in Kingaroy will begin this month.
Chopper Celebrates 25 Years
Bundaberg’s RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter service marked a significant milestone on Wednesday.
Forums To Discuss Child Development
A nationwide census of early childhood development allegedly shows many South Burnett children are behind their peers when they start school.
Proston’s Ready To Put On A Show!
The countdown has well and truly begun for the 65th annual Proston Show! Guests gathered at the Proston Golf Club on Saturday night to enjoy the presentation dinner and the judging of the 2023 Proston Showgirl and Rural Ambassador.
New-Look Reef’n’Beef Sparkles
The new-look Reef’n’Beef, hosted by the Coolabunia State School P&C, has lived up to the high standards set by its popular predecessor at Ironpot Hall.
Common Cough Medicines Recalled
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has cancelled the registration of some common cough medicines after an investigation into suspected life-threatening allergic reactions during surgery.
Draft Powerline Maps Out Soon
Powerlink plans to release the recommended transmission line routes for the proposed Borumba Dam pumped hydro project on April 27.
Darts Change Hits Bullseye
Darts clubs in Queensland are celebrating after the State Government finally recognised the activity as an official sport.
Certificates To Salute Service
Defence force veterans who served overseas from World War II onwards – and people who served on the home front during the World War II – have been invited to apply for a Certificate of Appreciation from the Federal Government.
MP Questions Highway Date
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has written to Transport Minister Mark Bailey to find out when the New England Highway roadworks between Cooyar and Coalbank will eventually be finished.
Swickers Fined $25,000
Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory Pty Ltd has been fined $25,000 in Kingaroy Magistrates Court for breaching the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
Boondooma Fire Spread Quickly
A large fire burning in thick scrub at Boondooma required teams of firefighters, a grader and a bulldozer to bring under control on Sunday night.
Wrecking Ball Promised For Eyesore
Kingaroy’s biggest eyesore may soon be no more … the row of dilapidated buildings along the lower section of Kingaroy Street could soon be demolished.
Lodge Sale Helps Community Groups
Plans to develop community housing for elderly residents in the Kilkivan region have received a major boost, thanks to the Kilkivan Masonic Lodge.
Use State Forests, Urges Petition
An E-petition has been lodged with the State Government urging Powerlink to locate the South Burnett transmission lines for the proposed Borumba Dam pumped hydro project in State Forests rather than private land.
Bega Profits Slump
Bega Cheese has reported a slump in profits in its latest half-yearly financial reports despite an increase in revenue.
TRC Applies For Postal Vote
Toowoomba Regional Council will apply to have the March 2024 local government election conducted by postal ballot.
