Rugby League Is Almost Back!
The South Burnett Eagles U16s put in a strong performance against Dalby at the Nanango Stags’ recent big day of pre-season rugby league.
Rural Firefighters Recognised
A small ceremony was held at Nanango last week to hand over three new trucks to local rural fire brigades, and recognise the service of a dozen local volunteers.
Large Fire At Glenrock
Firefighters were battling a large shed fire at Glenrock on Thursday afternoon.
Tiana Wins David Bryce Art Award
South Burnett artist Tiana Justine has added another major South Burnett art prize to her trophy case … taking home the $1500 first prize in the prestigious David Bryce Rural Art Awards.
Support Service Marks 10 Years
Lutheran Services celebrated the 10th anniversary of its outreach support service, South Burnett Community Services, at a small morning tea at Orana Aged Care in Kingaroy on Monday morning.
Relay Riders Celebrate 10 Years
Tickets have gone on sale for a very special one-off Relay For Life fundraiser which will be held in Kingaroy next month.
Help Offered To Farmers
South Burnett and Gympie farmers affected by the recent flash floods have been invited to attend meetings which could assist them.
Cash Stolen In Break-In
Police are appealing to members of the public who may have information regarding a break-and-enter in Wondai on March 17.
Free Trade Deal Angers Ag Lobby
Producer groups have expressed dismay at the outcome of the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations, details of which were released on Tuesday morning at Parliament House in Canberra.
Pastoral Company Fined $45,000
A pastoral company has been fined $45,000 after moving several thousand head of livestock across the border into Queensland.
Mite Resistance Is Spreading
Resistance to synthetic pyrethroid miticides used to control Varroa mite infestations in apiaries is spreading.
Three Charged Over Linked Thefts
Police have charged three teenage boys following investigations into incidents in Murgon and Kingaroy on Sunday morning.
Teen Charged Over Quad Bikes
Police have charged a teenage boy after investigating the theft of three Honda quad bikes at the weekend in Kingaroy.
Police Seize Three Quad Bikes
Police have confirmed they have seized three quad bikes allegedly stolen from a Kingaroy business during the early hours of Monday.
History On Show In Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Heritage Museum hosted another popular Open Day on Saturday in the old powerhouse building.
New Toilets Are A Smash Hit
Tennis players in Kingaroy have a flush – oops, flash – new amenities block thanks to a $197,000 Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund grant from the Department of Tourism and Sport.
Info Sessions On Wind Farm
RES, the developers of the Tarong West Wind Farm, will be holding an informal drop-in information session for local residents on Monday night in Kumbia, followed by day event in Ironpot on Tuesday.
Memories Live On In Nanango
The annual “Back To Nanango” reunion was a fabulous day, says local councillor Jane Erkens.
Former Health Worker Charged
Toowoomba detectives have charged a 62-year-old former Darling Downs Health employee with breach of privacy offences.
New Deadline For GRC
Local Government Minister Ann Leahy has granted an extension to Gympie Regional Council to submit its 2024-25 financial statements for assessment by the Queensland Audit Office.
