Ute Sparks Grass Fire
A mechanical fault has been blamed for a fire which destroyed a ute on Curtis Road in Kingaroy on Saturday night.
Teenager Reported Missing
UPDATE: The 15-year-old boy has been safely located during a search and rescue.
Young Stars Rule At Mini Mods
The Wondai Wolves’ Mini Mods junior rugby league carnival has wrapped up for another year, after a “maxi” effort by volunteers, parents and, of course, the more than 1100 young players.
Open Day At Camp Duckadang
Lions Camp Duckadang – on the upper reaches of the Brisbane River – is holding an Open Day on Saturday to allow groups to “road test” the facilities.
Vonhoff Appointed Deputy Mayor
Rebecca Vonhoff has been appointed as the new Deputy Mayor for Toowoomba Regional Council.
Seniors Sign Up For Free Support
The launch of a free service to link vulnerable seniors with essential services like aged care, health and social services has received strong support.
Volunteer Grants Program Opens
Expressions of interest are now open for the Federal Government’s 2023-24 Volunteer Grants program.
August Roster For Health Nurses
Darling Downs Health’s mobile women’s health nurses will be back in the South Burnett in August.
Man Injured At Servo
A man aged in his 50s was taken to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after an incident at a Kingaroy service station on Thursday afternoon.
Two Killed In Air Crash
Two people died after two light planes collided close to the ground at Caboolture Airfield on Friday morning.
Collision At Crawford
Three people were assessed by QAS paramedics after two vehicles collided on the Bunya Highway near Crawford on Friday morning.
Gympie Rates To Rise 5.5pc
Gympie Regional Council ratepayers will face an average 5.5 per cent increase in rates over the coming year after the Council handed down its 2023-24 Budget on Tuesday.
Scholarship Launches New Career
Wondai Hospital’s Jack Christoffel has been awarded a $35,000 scholarship to study to become a Registered Nurse.
A Night Of Firsts (And A Bowler Hat)
Nanango Theatre Company is playing for laughs again with three light-hearted productions about to hit the stage on Friday.
League Stars Tackle Resilience
A chilly Kingaroy night couldn’t scare away patrons from the League Legends night hosted by the Kingaroy Men’s Shed on Saturday.
Pest Focus On Cooyar, Yarraman
Cooyar and Yarraman have been nominated as priority areas for Toowoomba Regional Council’s Biosecurity Surveillance Program.
Thrashers Must Win Next Game
The South Burnett Thrashers must win a sudden-death final on Saturday if they hope to keep their 2023 Grand Final hopes alive.
School Duo Nominated For Awards
Two staff members from Saint Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy have been recognised in this year’s Spirit of Catholic Education Awards.
Detours For Roundabout Project
Motorists should watch out for “Detour” signs on Knight Street and Walter Road in Kingaroy as work starts on the construction of a roundabout at Kingaroy’s most confusing intersection.
Lactalis Fined $950,000
The Federal Court has ordered dairy processor Lactalis Australia Pty Ltd to pay $950,000 in penalties for contravening the Dairy Code of Conduct.
