Evalyn Takes On Sizzling Role
Kingaroy has a new Chief Baconeer!
Kingaroy Boy Faces 19 Charges
A 15-year-old Kingaroy boy is one of four teenagers charged after they were arrested by police in an allegedly stolen vehicle earlier this week.
Union Entry ‘Threat To Farmers’
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has slammed new industrial legislation which he says will put biosecurity and farmers’ safety at risk.
MP Calls For Rethink On Roads
Federal Nationals MP Darren Chester has called on the government to partner with local councils to reduce road trauma.
Caravan Park To Host Meet’n’Greet
Barambah Bush Caravan Park will be hosting the next meet’n’greet organised by the Murgon Business & Development Association.
Pest Moth Causing Major Damage
Fall armyworm are currently being detected at unprecedented levels – and causing significant damage – in sorghum crops across Queensland.
South Burnett To Host Shield Final
Kingaroy will host the final of the prestigious Goodchild Shield senior cricket competition this Sunday at Lyle Vidler Oval.
Council Farewells Much-Loved Pastor
Cherbourg councillors joined together on Wednesday to farewell long-serving AIM Pastor Max Conlon, who is moving to Brisbane.
Sub-Chamber Needs Help
The South Burnett Sub-Chamber, responsible for overseeing agricultural shows in the region, is facing a crisis following its AGM in Kingaroy on Wednesday night.
Funding Opens For Rural Businesses
Rural businesses in the primary production sector have been invited to submit an expression of interest for project funding under the State Government’s $3.3 million Rural Economic Development Grants scheme.
Have You Seen This Caravan?
Police are seeking help from the public to locate a caravan recently stolen from Widgee.
Doctors Issue Diarrhoea Alert
Health authorities are urging Queenslanders to prioritise good hygiene habits after an increase in cases of diarrhoea caused by a common parasite.
SBRC Seeks Solar Funding
South Burnett Regional Council will set aside $200,000 to install solar power in Council facilities in the hope it will receive a matching contribution from the State Government.
Solomons Celebrate At Sevens
For the second year in a row, a South Burnett team has taken out the senior men’s final at the Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s Soccer 7s carnival after two hectic days of back-to-back games.
Council Votes To Demolish Hall
South Burnett Regional Council has voted to demolish Tingoora Hall.
Local Control ‘Key To Closing The Gap’
Community-controlled organisations – such as the Cherbourg-based CRAICCHS – hold the key to meeting Closing The Gap targets, according to the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC).
Woman Bitten By Snake
A woman has been treated by paramedics after being bitten by a snake on Tuesday.
‘Corrupted’ Files To Be Reburnt
Prosecution files sought by solicitors representing Moffatdale businessman Joe Prendergast have either been handed over, or are in the process of being prepared for handover, Murgon Magistrates Court was told on Wednesday morning.
Colourful Start For New Year
Wondai Regional Art Gallery has started the new year with a flourish, featuring works by both visiting and local artists in its first exhibition for 2024.
Emergency Plan For Businesses
Eligible South Burnett businesses have been invited to make use of a “Business Disaster Preparedness Program” jointly funded by the State and Federal governments.
