Ag Production Forecast To Fall
The value of Australian agricultural production is forecast to fall as drier conditions affect farmers.
WDRC Mayor To Retire
Western Downs mayor Paul McVeigh has advised Council he will not be a candidate at the 2024 Local Government elections in March.
Hivesville Was Buzzing On Sunday
Father Christmas took a break from his hectic pre-Christmas schedule to drop into Hivesville on Sunday night to say hello to local children.
Scorpions Honour Club Stalwart
A new cricket training facility at Alan Downie Sports Fields in Nanango has been officially named after Scorpions’ stalwart Jay Steinhardt.
Margery Celebrates 100 Years
Wondai resident Margery Hutton was joined by family members and friends at the Wondai Hotel at the weekend to celebrate her 100th birthday.
Woman Suffers Serious Injuries
A woman aged in her 40s suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Mundubbera-Durong Road at Boondooma on Sunday morning.
Controversial ‘Corridor’ Axed
The State Government has scrapped plans for most of the proposed Toowoomba North South Transport Corridor after extensive public opposition to the proposed route.
Burst Main Cuts Nanango’s Water
A burst main cut water supplies to Nanango early on Saturday morning.
Blues Too Strong In Local Derby
Kingaroy Services Blue set a daunting target for stablemates Kingaroy Services Orange in their hometown cricket derby at Taabinga State School last Saturday.
Grants Available For Flood Alerts
South Burnett and Cherbourg are among 23 councils in Queensland which have been invited to apply for funding to install flood warning equipment.
Charity Lunch Fills Town Hall
The annual Mayor’s Christmas Luncheon – an important fundraiser to support local families – was a sellout in Kingaroy on Friday morning.
Tessmann Steps Down From ADF
Matt Trace, chair of eastAUSmilk, was appointed to the board of Australian Dairy Farmers – the peak national body for dairy farmer organisations – at the AGM held on November 23.
Costs Of 5G Appeal ‘Protected’
The true cost of the SBRC’s failed attempt to stop the construction of Telstra’s 5G tower in Redmans Road, Kingaroy, may never be known.
Sheik Shakes Up Kumbia
Ross River Fever isn’t enough to keep an old trouper down, even if he’s almost 91 years old!
Country Eyes To Focus On Doomben
Doomben will be the centre of attention for the State’s rural racing enthusiasts this weekend
Four Rangers For BPAC
Fifteen Traditional Owner organisations from across Queensland will share in 46 new Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger positions being funded by the State Government.
Funds To Help Local Veterans
Two South Burnett RSL sub-branches have received funding under the latest round of funding from the State Government’s Anzac Day Trust Fund.
Gavin To Run For Mayor
South Burnett Acting Mayor Gavin Jones confirmed on Thursday he will be putting his hand up for the role of mayor at the March local government elections.
China Offers Plenty Of Opportunities
Plenty Foods owner Josh Gadischke has been rubbing shoulders with potential buyers at a massive import expo in Shanghai.
Art Shop Pops Up For Christmas
Looking for a quirky and unusual Christmas present? Then why not drop into the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery and have a look at some of the items they currently have on sale.
