Murgon Celebrates Show Success!
The 101st Murgon Show at the weekend was “beyond expectations”, a delighted Show Society president Josh Steinhardt said on Monday.
Man Hurt In Quadbike Rollover
A man, aged in his 20s, was airlifted to hospital after a quadbike crash west of Kingaroy on Monday morning.
Two Programs To Target Youth Crime
Young offenders from the South Burnett will be referred to two new programs designed to tackle youth crime announced by the State Government last week.
JEV Found In Brisbane Mozzies
Queenslanders have been urged again to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes after JEV was detected. in Brisbane
Scorpions Lock In Grand Final Berth
Nanango Scorpions earned the first berth in the South Burnett Senior Cricket Grand Final by downing Wondai Wolves by seven wickets at Wondai last Saturday.
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.
Nanango Man Wins $150,000
A Nanango man has been lost for words after scratching his way to $150,000 in an Instant Scratch-It.
First Nations Scholarship Opens
Applications are now open for Stanwell’s inaugural South Burnett First Nations Scholarship for university study.
TRC Begins Search For CEO
Toowoomba Regional Council has begun its nationwide search for a new Chief Executive Officer.
Two Officers For South Burnett
Two new officers have been assigned to South Burnett stations following the latest police graduation ceremony in Brisbane.
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
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
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.
KCCI Meet’n’Greet At Utopia
Kingaroy businessman Daniel Huskisson and his wife Mary will be hosting the KCCI’s March meet’n’greet.
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
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.
Carjackers Burn Stolen Vehicle
A 41-year-old man was allegedly threatened and ordered to hand over his car keys in a carjacking by teenagers in Murgon on Wednesday night.
Ros Gregor: A Community Champion
Former Nanango Deputy Mayor – and community champion – Ros Gregor died this week after a long illness, aged 83.
Man Injured At Workplace
A man aged in his 40s has been flown to hospital after a workplace incident in Nanango on Thursday afternoon.
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!
