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Prendergast Charged With Rape

Prendergast Charged With Rape

A change in the law means the Moffatdale businessman charged with 11 counts of rape can now be named in the media.

QFES Commissioner Resigns

QFES Commissioner Resigns

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Greg Leach has announced he will leave the role at the end of this month.

Council Urges Residents ‘Get Ready’

Council Urges Residents ‘Get Ready’

Western Downs Regional Council is urging residents to prepare their homes and families for severe weather as hot, dry conditions continue and the summer storm season approaches. 

Feedback Sought On Wine Grants

Feedback Sought On Wine Grants

​The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is seeking feedback on the $10 million per year Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant Program.

The Voice? Why Not?

The Voice? Why Not?

Early voting opens in Queensland today on what I believe is the most important decision Australians have been asked to make in almost half a century … giving a Voice to Indigenous Australians.

Have You Seen Helen?

Have You Seen Helen?

UPDATE 2: Sadly, Helen went missing again on October 29. At at November 13, she had not been located.

Survey Supports Public Transport

Survey Supports Public Transport

Local tourism organisation Visit South Burnett (VSB) has urged local groups, organisations and businesses to write letters of support in favour of the introduction of public transport in the region.

Work Starts On Arts Strategy

Work Starts On Arts Strategy

Members of the South Burnett Regional Council’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee met in Kingaroy last Saturday to put forward ideas for a proposed arts strategy for the region.

Nina Appointed Patron To CTC

Nina Appointed Patron To CTC

Nina Temperton was named Honorary Patron of South Burnett CTC at the not-for-profit association’s annual general meeting in Kingaroy on Thursday night.

Proston’s Centenary Is Ready To Roll!

Proston’s Centenary Is Ready To Roll!

It’s been building up steam for more than a year but preparations by a group of dedicated volunteers will finally come to a head this weekend when Proston celebrates its centenary!

Mum’s Creativity To Fill Gallery

Mum’s Creativity To Fill Gallery

An unusual exhibition casting a spotlight on the creative life of an “ordinary” country woman will be taking over the Kingaroy Art Gallery in October.

Two Hurt In Collision

Two Hurt In Collision

Two elderly patients – one in their 80s and one in their 70s – were injured in a collision on the Bunya Highway on Wednesday night.

Youth Theatre To Hit The Stage

Youth Theatre To Hit The Stage

South Burnett Musical Comedy Society is keen to pass the love of the stage on to younger generations, which is the aim behind a new production which will debut in Kingaroy on Friday night.

Two Crashes In One Hour

Two Crashes In One Hour

Two patients were transported to hospital on Wednesday afternoon after separate road crashes at opposite ends of the South Burnett.