Autopsy To Determine Identity
An autopsy will be conducted in Brisbane to determine the cause of death – and identity – of a male body found in the back yard of a vacant building in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning.
Call, Push, Shock … And Save A Life!
Volunteers from four Local Ambulance Committees enjoyed a brush up in first aid and CPR training at a mini-workshop in Kingaroy on Wednesday.
Westlink Art Adds To Streetscape
Joel Fergie, the artist responsible for the stunning mural in Kingaroy’s Hector Munro alleyway, has been back in town working.
Driver For Trial Over Jogger’s Death
A Brooklands man charged over the death of a jogger near Nanango in September 2022 had several charges mentioned briefly in Nanango Magistrates Court on Monday.
Body Found During Search
Police have confirmed a body has been located during the search for missing Kingaroy man Jayden Usher, 28, however no formal identification has yet been made.
Students Train For Cutting Edge
TAFE Queensland hairdressing teacher Kyla Steinhardt is inviting residents to visit TAFE’s fully operational training salon in Kingaroy for discounted pamper sessions.
A Long Journey Ends In Triumph
“After five years of hard work, this day has finally arrived …” The emotion in Leo Geraghty’s voice as he spoke summed up the significance of last week’s official opening of “55 Million Years Ago”.
Powerlink Releases First Route Map
Powerlink has released the final Corridor Selection Report for the southern section of the transmission line route for the proposed Borumba Dam Pumped Hydro project.
MP Predicts More Water Delays
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has urged residents to have their say on the Draft Bundaberg Burnett Regional Water Assessment although she believes the process has simply kicked South and North Burnett water projects “into the long grass”.
ACCC Warning On Solar Batteries
Households with solar storage batteries have been told to check urgently if their system has a recalled LG battery installed.
MP To Open Gayndah Office
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce is opening an electorate office in Gayndah this week.
Dog Squad Joins Hunt For Jayden
Specialist police resources, including the Dog Squad, have been brought in to join the search for missing Kingaroy man Jayden Usher.
Cattle Prices Crash To 2019 Levels
900 head were yarded at Murgon’s fortnightly combined agents sale on September 28, with the market falling in places to levels not experienced since 2019.
Yarraman Salutes Emergency Services
Yarraman residents had a double day of activities to enjoy at Errol Munt Park on Saturday, with emergency services displays in the morning followed by the Colours Of Yarraman Fun Day in the afternoon.
Firies Called To Nanango Blaze
Urban and rural fire units from Kingaroy and Nanango were called to a house on fire in Brights Road, Nanango, on Monday evening.
$5000 Kickstart To Pink Campaign
“Pinking Up South Burnett” – the region’s annual fundraising campaign for the McGrath Foundation’s breast care nurses – was officially launched on Friday with a generous private donation.
Artists Do Their Bit For Ukraine
An art exhibition held at Nanango’s Ringsfield House at the weekend had two major aims … to help raise much-needed funds to help the victims of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as help revive the use of the historic house for functions.
Gladys Celebrates 100 Years!
A morning tea was held at Castra in Murgon last Thursday to mark the 100th birthday of popular local resident Gladys Birch.
Why I’m Voting Yes
I grew up on the southern fringe of Sydney in the 1950s and 1960s and I had no contact whatsoever with Indigenous Australians.
New Guide For School Leavers
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has released his annual School Leavers’ Guide for Year 12 students as they prepare for life after high school.
