COVID Hospital Numbers Spike
Queensland Health has issued a warning to Queenslanders aged 65 and older to make sure they are up-to-date with their COVID-19 booster shots following a spike in hospital admissions.
Blackbutt Looks Back On 110 Years
World War I was yet to begin and Kingaroy Shire was just one year old … but down in Blackbutt, everyone was thinking about football!
SBRC Incentive Scheme Extended
South Burnett Regional Council will extend its Development Incentive Scheme for two years after seeing evidence it is stimulating development.
TRC Debates Council Divisions
Toowoomba councillors have voted to hire a consultant to explore the introduction of Divisions in their area.
Dancers Raise $600 For Charity
A special linedancing event held in Wondai on Saturday has raised $600 for the McGrath Foundation to support local breast care nurse Sue Cox.
Crash Thief Stays In Jail
A driver who stole a good samaritan’s car won’t serve any more jail time despite failing to help an injured driver at the scene of a serious crash at Lower Wonga last year.
Victorian Farmer To Head NFF
Victorian grain producer David Jochinke has been elected president of the National Farmers’ Federation.
‘Wedging’ Isn’t Leadership: Simson
Outgoing president of the National Farmers Federation Fiona Simson has criticised rural leaders who “curry favour in the bush” by driving a wedge between city and country Australians.
Work Starts On Bigger, Better BESS
Work has started on the construction of the Tarong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) which aims to become an integral part of Queensland’s transition to renewable energy.
Local Club Enjoys Marathon Success
Kingaroy’s Go Getta Girl running club entered 21 runners in the annual Melbourne Marathon Festival this year, joining more than 40,000 other participants.
Qld Title Launches Speedway Season
Kingaroy Speedway’s 2023-24 racing season began with a bang on Saturday night with Victorian champion Matt Nelson taking out the prestigious Queensland Modified Sedan title.
Visitors Rock On At Nanango
The 10th Heritage Waterhole Rocks rock’n’roll festival at Nanango Showgrounds broke a bunch of records at the weekend.
2023 Age Pension Guide Released
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has released his updated 2023 Age Pension Guide, including payment rates, assets tests and conditions.
Local Fire Bans Extended
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has announced a local fire ban for residents in the South and North Burnett, Cherbourg and Gympie council areas.
Nanango Netball Celebrates 40 Years
Nanango Netball Club celebrated its 40th birthday on Saturday with a fun day at the courts in the morning, followed at night by a glitzy gala dinner at the Nanango Cultural Centre.
Sippel On Fire For Heat
Murgon’s Courtney Sippel helped the Brisbane Heat to a decisive victory over the Perth Scorchers in the Women’s Big Bash League game played at North Sydney Oval on Sunday.
Woman Hurt In Rollover
A woman aged in her 20s was taken by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital for assessment after a single-vehicle crash at Wengenville on Sunday afternoon.
Campout Attracts Fans And Vans
If you were wondering what all the campervans and caravans were doing in Wooroolin at the weekend … they were there for Sue & Geoff’s Country Music Campout!
Petition Seeks To Lower Speed Limit
A Wooroolin resident has launched an official petition to the State Government seeking to have the speed limit through Wooroolin lowered to 50km/h.
Urgent Clinic Opens In Toowoomba
A free Urgent Care Clinic was officially opened on Monday in the grounds of the Toowoomba Medical and Dental Centre in a bid to take pressure off local emergency departments.
