Elegant Afternoon At Murgon
White tablecloths, the finest china and dainty snacks … Murgon’s 55 Million Years Ago museum and art gallery hosted another of its popular “Elegant Afternoon Teas” on Saturday.
Request For Inquest Fails
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington has made “the difficult decision” not to order an inquest into the disappearance of Sandrine Jourdan who went missing in 2012.
Rotary Ready For Another Big Year
The completion of the Rotary Park project in Haly Street is one of the main aims the Kingaroy Rotary Club has on its books for 2026-27.
Three Treated After Truck Crash
Three people were assessed by paramedics after a truck and two other vehicles collided on the D’Aguilar Highway on Wednesday afternoon.
Investment Opportunity In Kingaroy
The developers of the Spotlight and Repco project in Rogers Drive, Kingaroy, have put the purpose-built building on the market.
$12m Project To Target Pest Losses
The State Government has entered into a joint $12 million research partnership with the Grains Research and Development Corporation to help Queensland farmers produce grain that’s insect and chemical-residue free.
TRC Lifts General Rates 6.9pc
Residents face a base general rate rise of 6.9 per cent in the 2026-27 Toowoomba Regional Council Budget adopted by the TRC on Tuesday.
Planning Begins For New Station
Planning and concept design development work has begun for the new Kingaroy Fire Station, which will be built in the Barron Park Drive industrial estate just outside Kingaroy.
Hospital Honour For Lady Flo
A commitment made by then-Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk at the opening of the new Kingaroy Hospital four years ago became a reality on Tuesday.
Regional Finalists Announced
Three South Burnett entries have been named as regional finalists in the 65th Queensland Training Awards.
Woman Charged With Cattle Theft
A 55-year-old woman has been charged over the alleged theft of a tractor, 100 head of cattle and 4km of barbed wire from a property at Boondooma.
Truck Fire Blocks Highway
Traffic was delayed on the D’Aguilar Highway at Gilla on Monday after a fire broke out in the cabin of a truck pulling a trailer.
New Bins To Boost Recycling
South Burnett Regional Council has installed 36 new cage bins across the region to encourage recycling.
Pink Ants Roar At T.J. O’Neill
Kingaroy’s Red Ants turned pink again last Saturday at T.J. O’Neill Oval for the club’s big annual cancer fundraiser.
Kingaroy Locks In Pink Wins
Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club went pink last Sunday to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation and its cancer nurses.
Second Time Success For Murgon
It was a very busy weekend in the South Burnett, but the rescheduled Murgon Show last Saturday was still a popular outing for many families … especially the rodeo and fireworks on Saturday night.
Crackdown On Dangerous Drivers
The State Government plans to ramp up penalties for dangerous drivers in two new pieces of legislation introduced into Parliament this week.
Emergency Roundtable On Mites
An emergency roundtable will be held next Tuesday involving key stakeholders in the honey bee industry to discuss the varroa mite crisis.
Options For Men After Retirement
Kingaroy Men’s Shed president Eric Ford has impressed local businesspeople with all the activities undertaken by his members.
Bill To Create Bush Boot Camp
A Bill was introduced into State Parliament on Thursday which will create a new court-ordered rehabilitation program for repeat youth offenders.
