SBRL Lodges Complaint Over Abuse
The South Burnett Rugby League has lodged an official complaint after Under 15s players were allegedly racially abused during a match at Gatton on Saturday.
Retired Teachers Awarded OAMs
Former teachers from Coolabunia and Goomeri State Schools have been awarded Order of Australia Medals in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours List.
Thieves Steal Angus Herd
Police are investigating the theft of dozens of cattle from a property at Burncluith, west of Ironpot.
Two Critically Injured On Property
Two LifeFlight helicopters flew two critically injured people to hospital after an incident on a private property near Cooyar on Saturday afternoon.
Have You Seen Luke?
Police are seeking urgent public assistance to help locate a 28-year-old man who has gone missing from Stalworth on Friday.
Old Boys v Older Boys
Nanango Stags weren’t able to pull together an A Grade team for the 2023 South Burnett Rugby League competition, but more than enough blue-and-white jumpers gathered together last Saturday for the club’s special Old Boys’ Day at Fred Kassulke Oval.
Cherbourg Holds On For Victory
While Nanango was celebrating its Old Boys Day, two A Grade South Burnett rugby league games plus two South Burnett Eagles matches were held in Kingaroy.
Young Musicians Star At Opening
A touring exhibition from the Western Downs Regional Council highlighting the beauty of the Bunya Mountains has taken over the Wondai Regional Art Gallery for June.
Man Bashed, SUV Burnt
Detectives are appealing for public help to locate three people who allegedly bashed an elderly man with a stick early on Friday.
Ladies Day For Saints!
It’s Ladies Day this weekend for the South Burnett Saints AFL Club at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
Opposition Leader Visits Cherbourg
I was proud to have the Leader of the Opposition David Crisafulli join me in Cherbourg in May.
Bus Destroyed By Fire
The cause of a fire which destroyed a converted bus in Yarraman is still officially unknown.
Celebrate 175 Years At Nanango!
Nanango’s big year of celebrations to mark the town’s 175th birthday will come to a peak on Saturday with a day of special events scheduled at Nanango Showgrounds.
Work Starts On New Wind Farm
Construction has officially begun on the huge Wambo Wind Farm project, situated near the existing Coopers Gap wind farm south-west of Kingaroy.
Biker Suffers Serious Injuries
A motorcycle rider aged in his 40s suffered serious leg injuries when his bike and a truck collided in Kingaroy on Thursday morning.
Businesses To Enjoy A Makeover
Kingaroy businesses will receive about $74,000 in grants under the joint Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry / South Burnett Regional Council Façade Improvement grant scheme.
Kilkivan Shed For Men And Women
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington joined other community leaders for the official opening of a Men’s Shed at Kilkivan last Thursday.
Disaster Ready Funds Flow In
Two local projects will receive almost $580,000 for disaster preparedness under Round 1 of the Disaster Ready Fund.
Demand Prompts $11m Upgrade
Toowoomba Hospital has responded to Opposition claims this week of up to seven-hour “ramping” times, with some statistics of its own.
Police Investigate Break-Ins
Murgon police are investigating recent break-ins in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas.
