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Afghanistan … Lest We Forget

Afghanistan … Lest We Forget

There doesn’t appear to be any official day of commemoration on Australia’s national calendar to acknowledge the sacrifice of Afghanistan war veterans, which is ironic as it is the country’s longest war.

Gallery Unveils Anzac Competition

Gallery Unveils Anzac Competition

55 Million Years Ago – the museum and art gallery in Macalister Street, Murgon – has unveiled its inaugural art competition, just in time for Anzac Day.

Goomeri Flavour Fills Gallery

Goomeri Flavour Fills Gallery

Works by self-taught artist Penny Ruthenberg – better known to Goomeri Pumpkin festivalgoers as the “Pumpkin Fairy” – have taken over the main area at Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month.

Numbers Up In Kingaroy Court

Numbers Up In Kingaroy Court

The number of people who appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court rose by more than 21 per cent in 2023-24, figures tabled by Attorney-General Deb Frecklington in State Parliament have shown.

Crash On Highway

Crash On Highway

Three people were assessed by paramedics after a collision on the D’Aguilar Highway between Nanango and Kingaroy on Thursday.

Grant To Buy Mower

Grant To Buy Mower

The Cherbourg Historical Precinct Group is one of more than 80 community groups to receive a grant under the latest round of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s “Strengthening Rural Communities” grant scheme.

We’re Ready For A Great Show!

We’re Ready For A Great Show!

Excitement is building for this weekend’s Murgon Show … the Showgirls and Rural Ambassador have been chosen, and the countdown is now on for a big two-day event which will be topped off by fireworks and a bullride on Saturday night!