Small Business Groups Swap Ideas
South Burnett Regional Council hosted a meeting of representatives from a range of local associations on Wednesday to discuss the development of a Small Business Action Plan for the region.
LAC Reviews Past 12 Months
The Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee held its Biennial General Meeting on August 19.
Boost For Proston QCWA
The Proston QCWA has received a $2000 grant from the Federal Government’s 2024-25 Volunteer Grants scheme.
Man Drowns In Boating Accident
Former Wondai resident Robert Smith, 53, drowned on Wednesday morning in a tragic boating accident on the Sunshine Coast.
LNP Promises To Upgrade Bridge
Funding to upgrade Cooyar’s single-lane Back Creek Bridge, on the New England Highway south of the township, will be confirmed by the State Government in December.
Flashing Lights To Improve Safety
A set of flashing school-zone lights will be erected in Kingaroy Street to make school drop-offs safer for Taabinga SS students.
Niki Appointed To Lead AgForce
Farming lobby group AgForce has named former Australian Organic CEO Niki Ford as its new Chief Executive Office.
TRC Celebrates $54m Win For Dam
Toowoomba Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald has thanked the State Government for committing $54 million towards the mandatory Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project.
Five Charged With Drug Offences
Police allegedly seized cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, magic mushrooms and cannabis from attendees heading to an underground “bush doof” held on a property near Nanango at the weekend.
Young Girl Injured In Fall
A young girl was airlifted to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital after an incident at Boondooma Dam on Sunday morning.
Hornets Soar Into Grand Final
Minor premiers Cherbourg Hornets have locked in the first spot in the South Burnett Rugby League’s 2025 A Grade Grand Final after a strong display over Kingaroy in the Major Semi-Final played at Blackbutt last Saturday.
Saints Women In Semi-Final
South Burnett Saints were on the road last Saturday for the final round of the Darling Downs AFL competition.
Kingaroy Men Wrap Up Season
The Kingaroy men’s senior soccer teams have wrapped up their 2025 season but the Kingaroy women are still in action!
Thumbs Up For Another Pig Festival!
The Chief Baconeer for the 2025 Kingaroy BaconFest, Rob Fitz-Herbert, has given this year’s new-look event a big thumbs up.
Truck Drivers Killed In Crash
Two truck drivers were killed in a horrifying head-on collision and fire on the D’Aguilar Highway at Nukku on Thursday morning.
$1m Renovation Officially Opens
The Kingaroy RSL Club’s $1 million kitchen renovation was officially opened by Member for Nanango, Attorney-General Deb Frecklington, on Wednesday morning.
Beef Production Breaks Record
Australian beef production reach an all-time high during 2024-25, according to statistics released recently by the Australian Bureau of Statistics..
Boost For SES Volunteers
SES volunteers and invited guests gathered at the Nanango SES Shed last week to acknowledge support from the Energising Queensland SES Equipment Program.
Two Injured In Carriage Crash
Two women have been injured – one critically – and a horse killed in a collision involving a horse-drawn carriage at Nanango on Wednesday morning.
Input Sought On Veterans’ Needs
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging veterans, their families, and the wider community to help shape the first Queensland Veterans’ and Veterans’ Families’ Strategy.
