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Another Legendary Weekend Coming Up

There’s going to be a huge weekend of rugby league coming up in February with Cherbourg hosting its first two-day carnival since 1988 and former NRL greats returning to show off their skills.

Mandatory Dairy
Code Launched

The long-awaited Dairy Code Of Conduct was officially launched on Friday morning

KCCI Surveys Local Businesses

The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry is surveying its members about economic conditions in the town.

Ex-MP Appointed To Stanwell

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan has been appointed to the Board of Stanwell.

Wondai Wins Christmas Lights Competition

Amaroo Drive in Wondai received a bright new addition to its street sign on Friday: a second, red sign that declares the road is now also “Santa Claus Lane”

Kingaroy Police
In Drug Raids

Kingaroy police were part of a wide-ranging operation across southern Queensland last month

Branch Celebrates 10th Birthday

Bendigo Bank’s Blackbutt community branch celebrated its 10th birthday on Friday morning, but the organisation made sure it was the local community which received the present.

Campbell To Stand Again

Recycling could become a reality in the South Burnett if Mayor Keith Campbell is re-elected at the March local government election.

Pound Charges Under Scrutiny

A complaint from a resident who had to pay $1890 to recover six impounded cattle may lead to a cheaper option next year.

Equestrian Centre To Open

The $2.06 million Kilkivan Equestrian Centre will be officially opened on Saturday.

Council To Enter Tourism Partnership

After several months of negotiations, South Burnett Regional Council will enter into a partnership arrangement with the Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation.

Boaties Urged To Take Care

Sunwater is urging boaties to take care when using Boondooma and Bjelke-Petersen dams because of the lower-than-usual dam levels and possible submerged hazards.

$11.1m Plan To Transform Kingaroy

South Burnett Regional Council will lodge its third application to the Building Better Regions Fund in an effort to secure Federal funds for the transformation of Kingaroy’s CBD.

Kilkivan Thieves Steal Cash

Kilkivan police are hunting thieves who struck at a home in Pine Street on Sunday morning.

Toowoomba GRP Hits $11.5b

Toowoomba region’s Gross Regional Product has passed the $11 billion mark for the first time.

Queensland Title To Be Decided

The last speedway meeting for 2019 will blast off at 4:30pm on Saturday at Kingaroy Showgrounds.

Planning Starts For QAS Centenary

Work has begun on planning next year’s celebrations to mark 100 hundred years of ambulance services in Kingaroy

Nuts Top Off Police Christmas Appeal

A bunch of South Burnett residents will be enjoying a slightly more nutty Christmas, thanks to the generosity of a local business.

One-Line Recommendation On Weeds

A three-year inquiry into invasive weeds in Queensland – which involved multiple public hearings and produced an 87-page report – has resulted in a one-line recommendation to the State Government.

Man Charged After Police Raid

A Kingaroy man is among six Queenslanders charged with child sex offences after a nationally co-ordinated police operation.

Gympie Added To Drought List

Almost 68 per cent of Queensland is now officially in drought, with Gympie Regional Council added to the drought-declared list.

Firies Enjoy A Rare Day Out

The South Burnett’s hard-working rural firies were saluted on Sunday at a special function organised in Kingaroy.

Wine Exports ‘The Way Of The Future’

At a time when ongoing drought has reduced many of the region’s farms to minimal production, two South Burnett wineries are pioneering new export markets in Asia

Rob’s The Pride Of Nanango Lions

A special presentation was made to a special member at the Nanango Lions Club’s “Den” in George Street on Monday night.