Ex-Mayor Appointed To Rural Role
Former North Burnett Mayor Rachel Chambers has been appointed the new Queensland Food Farmers’ Commissioner by the State Government.
Two Hurt In Crash
Four people were assessed by paramedics after a single-vehicle crash on the Bunya Highway in the early hours of Friday morning.
Curtain Falls On Another Big PLAYfest
The recent Heritage NananGO PLAYfest attracted some of the best amateur performers from across south-east Queensland to the Nanango Cultural Centre.
Fire Sparks Alert At Taabinga
A fire burning in the Taabinga area since Wednesday morning flared up on Thursday afternoon, sparking a bushfire alert.
Red Carpet Glamour At St John’s
St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy celebrated its Class of 2025 with a red carpet arrival at the school last Friday night.
Grant For Veterans Group
Member for Nanango, Attorney-General Deb Frecklington has announced the recipients of Round 26 of her Local Hero Grants program.
State Tightens Blue Card Laws
The State Government has tightened Blue Card laws which will require more people working with children to be registered.
Warbirds Come In To Land At Booie
Members of the Southern Cross Air Force enjoyed their annual visit to the Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society’s airfield at Booie on the weekend.
Driver Taken To Hospital
A driver was taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a two-vehicle collision on Thursday morning near the Kingaroy Fire Station.
Fashions In Style At Nanango
Nanango Race Club again faced strong competition from other local events on Saturday, especially the popular Avocado Festival just down the road at Blackbutt.
Large Fire North Of Wondai
Helicopters were brought in to help firefighters working to contain a large grass fire burning north of the Wondai CBD on Wednesday.
Man Jailed Over Jogger’s Death
A Brooklands man charged over the death of a jogger run down near Nanango in September 2022 has been sentenced to five years’ jail.
Alleged Gunman To Face New Charges
The man alleged to have fired shots into a Kingaroy house in May this year – which then sparked a major manhunt by police – is facing more charges.
Nanango Driver ‘Blew 0.119’
A 42-year-old Nanango man has been charged with drink-driving after being pulled over by police on the Burnett Highway north of Eidsvold.
Producers Flock To Field Day
Producers from across the Burnett and beyond dropped into Kewpie Stockfeeds in Kingaroy on Friday to get the lowdown on the latest rural innovations.
Don Presented With His OAM
Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-Branch president Don Davey has been presented with his Order of Australia Medal.
There’s Now An E-Bike For Everybody
South Burnett residents – and visitors – with a disability have been unable to explore the South Burnett Rail Trail properly, but that’s all about to change!
Insect Pest Detected In Pull-Ups
A serious insect pest has been detected in nappy pants sold in Woolworths stores throughout Australia.
Upgrades Begin At Blackbutt
Blackbutt police will be working out of Yarraman Police Station temporarily while a $150,000 upgrade is under way.
Crumptons Reveal PCA Plans
Crumptons plan to do upgrades to PCA’s peanut intake and shelling plant at Tolga after taking possession of the facility in December.
