More Delays For Bridge
Residents looking forward to a new bridge on Chinchilla-Wondai Road will have to wait a fair bit longer.
Norco Offers New Range Of Tools
Norco AgriSolutions in Kingaroy hosted a free barbecue on Thursday to mark the launch of a new partnership which will see the store stocking DeWalt, Stanley and Sidchrome tools.
Heavy Smoke From Kingaroy Fire
A fire burning in a paddock behind Knight Street cast a pall of smoke over Kingaroy on Thursday afternoon.
LNP Ditches Support For Treaty
The long-running “Path To Treaty” process in Queensland appears to have stalled in the wake of the overwhelming “No” vote at the Voice referendum.
Major Boosts For Kilkivan Project
Kilkivan & District Community Care Association’s fundraising to support their “Rise & Shine” ageing-in-place project has received some massive boosts to its coffers.
Two Injured At Kilkivan
Two people were assessed by QAS paramedics after a single-vehicle crash on Kilkivan-Tansey Road on Wednesday night.
CTC’s Dream Finally Comes True
Skyla House – a new group living home for South Burnett residents living with disabilities – was officially opened in a small ceremony on Wednesday afternoon.
Grant Program To Expand By 50pc
South Burnett Regional Council could receive an unexpected windfall from the next round of the Works For Queensland (W4Q) grants program.
Tiana Takes Home $3000 Prize
Artists shared an amazing $8500 in total prize money at the 2023 South Burnett Acquisitive art competition, hosted by the Wondai Regional Art Gallery recently.
Three Charged Over Break-In
Three people have been arrested and charged in Ipswich in relation to a number of alleged incidents, including a break-and-enter in Kingaroy.
Nanango’s Ready To Rock’n’Roll
Nanango’s annual four-day celebration of everything 1950s, Waterhole Rocks, is taking over the Nanango Showgrounds this week.
Ag Workers Underpaid $72,000
The Fair Work Ombudsman has urged growers and labour hire companies to prioritise compliance after issuing fines totalling $316,860 nationally, and recovering $72,301 for underpaid workers.
Cooyar Meeting To Discuss Fires
Toowoomba Regional Council and the QFES are inviting Cooyar residents to a community meeting on Wednesday night (October 18) to hear the latest updates on the downgraded Wutul and East Cooyar fires.
MP Blasts Hospital Water Wastage
Deb Frecklington says she is “extremely concerned” about the wastage of water flowing from Kingaroy Hospital into stormwater drains.
Trevor Wins Toastmasters Trophy
South Burnett Toastmasters’ members took out several major awards at the Area 28 Speech Conference held at Wondai Diggers Club on Saturday.
Missing Man Identified
Detectives investigating the disappearance of a 28-year-old man in Kingaroy have confirmed that a body found last week is missing man Jayden Usher.
Blackbutt To Host Lions Convention
Blackbutt is about to be inundated by a pride of Lions … of the service club variety, that is.
Identities Still Not Confirmed
The identities of two deceased men found in separate incidents recently in the South Burnett have still not been confirmed officially by police.
Health Clinic Has Positive Impact
A new Preventative and Chronic Disease Clinic – which opened its doors earlier this month – is already having a positive impact on the Cherbourg community.
TRC Warning To Residents
Toowoomba Regional Council’s Local Disaster Management Group has moved to “stand-up” status following the issuing of a “leave immediately” bushfire warning for Wutul and East Cooyar.
