Annual Lunch Shares Christmas Joy
The Mayor’s Community Christmas Lunch has become an important annual tradition in the South Burnett … and a very important fundraiser to support vulnerable local families.
Skate Park Dreams Come True
It might take some time, but a bunch of Wooroolin youngsters have learned it can be very worthwhile to contact your local MP when you have an issue.
Have You Donated Yet?
Time is running out to donate items for the annual Christmas Hamper Drive.
Young Nats Slam Social Media Ban
The Young Nationals have called on the Federal Government to scrap the social media ban for under 16s which comes into effect next week.
New Canteen Honours A Quiet Hero
A very generous bequest by former Kingaroy resident Des Rowe has allowed the Kingaroy State High School to create a bright, modern canteen for students.
Endeavour Celebrates 75th Birthday
Disability Services Minister Amanda Camm was the special guest at an “All AbiliTea” morning tea held at the Endeavour Foundation’s Kingaroy Kitchen on Wednesday morning.
Two Teens Charged After Crime Spree
Police have charged two teenage boys with a total of 33 offences following a crime spree in the South Burnett on Tuesday.
Witnesses Sought To Crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious traffic crash which occurred on Oakey-Cooyar Road to contact police.
Farmers Hail ‘Right To Repair’
National Farmers’ Federation has secured a commitment to extend “Right to Repair” reforms to agricultural machinery.
Qld Health Alert: Don’t Touch Bats
Queensland Health has reminded residents not to touch injured, distressed or dead bats under any circumstances.
Councils Brief MPs On Crime
Police Minister Dan Purdie says more specialist detectives from the State Flying Squad will be coming to the South Burnett next week to help tackle a recent spike of crime in the area.
Man Robbed, Vehicles Stolen
Police are searching for two people after a man riding a mobility scooter was threatened and robbed in Murgon on Tuesday morning.
Record Yarding At Dalby
Dalby Regional Saleyards last week hosted one of its largest yardings this decade.
Durong Man Charged
Police have charged a man with drug offences following a search of a Durong property on November 21.
It’s Starting To Feel A Lot Like …
Santa looks set to have a very busy festive season, with the jolly man in red already popping up at activities around the South Burnett at the weekend.
Two Suffer Minor Injuries
Two people suffered minor injuries when a car and a mini-bus collided in Drayton Street, Nanango, on Monday afternoon.
TRC To Install Battery Disposal Areas
Waste facilities across the Toowoomba Regional Council area will soon have new battery collection points installed thanks to a partnership between the TRC and the State Government.
Castle Law v ‘Reasonable Force’
Member for Nanango, Attorney-General Deb Frecklington, has responded to a petition calling for “Castle Law” by reminding petitioners they already have a right to defend themselves and their property with “reasonable force”.
Highway Crash At Cooyar
A man aged in his 50s was lucky to escape injury in a single-vehicle crash at Cooyar on Saturday evening.
Smithfield Feedlot For Sale
Expressions of interest are being sought from potential purchasers for the key Smithfield Feedlot, near Proston.
