Information Day For Small Business
A call has gone out to businesspeople in the South Burnett who want to grow their small business, or need support to employ staff.
Busy Three Months At Hospitals
Darling Downs Health hospitals had 48,461 patients present to emergency departments in the September quarter, up 8.9 per cent compared with the same time last year.
More Fire Support Available
The Federal and State governments have activated further relief measures for farmers and councils affected by bushfires in southern Queensland.
MP Slams ARL Decision
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has slammed an Australian Rugby League Commission decision to withdraw funding from the Western Clydesdales.
Ex-Doctor’s Home Still Vacant
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she is appalled that a State Government-owned house in Nanango is still sitting empty.
Community Effort Helps Hospital
A morning tea was held at Murgon Hospital to thank the Murgon Hospital Auxiliary – and a string of local community groups – for their support.
Kumbia Shines On Cup Day
The chaos, colour and excitement of Melbourne Cup Day in Flemington was replicated in full at Kumbia Races on Tuesday.
Man ‘Serious’ After Snake Bite
A man in his 50s is in a serious condition after being bitten by a snake on Tuesday morning.
Red Earth Extends Course Deadline
Applications for the 2024 Red Earth Community Leadership Program at the Bunya Mountains have been extended until midnight on Monday, November 13.
GRDC Seeks 60 Growers
The Grains Research and Development Corporation wants to recruit at least 60 growers for a new research project.
Meeting Considers Hall’s Future
The future of Tingoora Hall appears to be demolition and replacement if views expressed at a meeting last Thursday night (November 2) are shared by most other Tingoora residents.
Last Mass At St Kevin’s
A large crowd gathered at St Kevin’s Catholic Church in Kilkivan recently to attend the final Mass to be held in the building.
Coles Partners With Swickers
Giant supermarket chain Coles has entered into a new partnership with Sunpork to supply Kingaroy-sourced pork to Queensland shoppers.
MP Welcomes Local Cancer Service
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the delivery of chemotherapy treatment at the Kingaroy Hospital has been a huge win for local cancer patients.
Woman Charged With Trafficking
Murgon detectives have seized almost $1 million worth of drugs as part of a three-month operation in the South Burnett.
Tenders Sought For Dam Tunnel
Queensland Hydro is moving forward with plans to dig an exploratory tunnel linked to the proposed Borumba Pumped Hydro Project.
QAS Called To Crash
QAS paramedics assessed several people after a vehicle pulling a trailer and a dual-cab ute collided in Kingaroy on Monday afternoon.
Local Fire Ban Extended
The local fire ban in the South and North Burnett, Cherbourg and Gympie council areas has been extended to 11:59pm next Monday (November 13).
Junior Bees Wrap Up Year
The Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club wrapped up its 2023 season at Kingaroy Showgrounds last Saturday with its last two club day competitions for the year.
Full Fields For Kumbia Races
The Kumbia Race Club will be holding its annual Melbourne Cup race meeting on Tuesday, November 7.
