Towns ‘Already Back Nuclear’
Nationals Leader David Littleproud says local communities have already backed the Coalition’s plan to build seven nuclear power generating sites around Australia.
Classics Shine In Yarraman
The annual Yarraman Show & Shine is rapidly becoming the biggest local event for car and bike lovers.
Wind Farm Grants Announced
The latest round of successful applications to the Wambo Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund have been announced.
RSPCA Vets Help Out
RSPCA vets visited Cherbourg recently as part of the charity’s Visiting Vet Program.
New CEO For Herefords Group
Red Meat Advisory Council CEO Alastair James has been appointed the new CEO of producer group, Herefords Australia.
Avocado Crop Continues To Grow
Australia’s avocado industry is grappling with another year of increased production and low prices, according to the latest report by Rabobank.
Toowoomba Rates Rise 5pc
Toowoomba ratepayers will face a 5 per cent increase in their general rates and a new levy after the Council handed down its 2024-25 Budget on Tuesday morning.
Memorial Park Upgrades Begin
South Burnett Regional Council has begun work on upgrading Kingaroy’s Memorial Park.
Four Projects Win RADF Grants
South Burnett Regional Council will fund four arts projects from the latest round of its RADF grant program.
Scouts Prepare For Another 100 Years
It’s been a long-time coming, but the Centenary of the Kingaroy Scout group on Saturday was the perfect occasion to officially open the group’s new commercial kitchen.
Elderly Man Injured
An elderly man suffered a lower leg injury in a single-vehicle crash on the Chinchilla-Wondai Road on Saturday night.
Wolves Licking Their Wounds
Wondai Wolves supporters would be licking their wounds after last weekend’s rugby league games.
Trio Off To The Ekka!
Dinner at the Wondai Diggers Club on Saturday night capped off a big day of judging for entrants competing to represent the South Burnett Sub-Chamber as this year’s Ekka.
Kingaroy Rotary Celebrates 75 Years
The Rotary Club of Kingaroy marked its 75th anniversary on Saturday with a special dinner at Kingaroy Town Hall for members, past Rotarians and invited guests.
What If Tarong Goes Wrong?
Nuclear power stations are very safe … until they aren’t.
40th Birthday For Pumped Hydro
Did you know there is already pumped hydro backing up the electricity grid in south-east Queensland?
Simson Elected To World Body
Former National Farmers’ Federation president Fiona Simson has been elected as vice-president of the World Farmers’ Organisation.
Taskforce Charges 63 Youths
A police operation has resulted in 37 young people – and one adult – being arrested and charged with 75 offences.
Motorbike Rider Airlifted
A motorbike rider has been airlifted to hospital after a crash on Brooklands-Pimpimbudgee Road at Brooklands on Thursday afternoon.
Gilla Focus For Biosecurity Checks
Toowoomba Regional Council will begin its 2024-25 Biosecurity Surveillance Program in July, inspecting properties throughout the region for invasive plants and animals.
