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Footy Player Jailed For Rape

Footy Player Jailed For Rape

A former South Burnett Eagles rugby league player has been jailed after being found guilty of rape during a four-day trial this week in the Kingaroy District Court.

Nuclear Costs ‘In Due Course’

Nuclear Costs ‘In Due Course’

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s long-awaited “nuclear” speech to an economic think tank has admitted the Coalition’s energy plan – which would see seven nuclear plants built if it wins power at next year’s Federal Election – would have a “significant upfront cost”.

Double Day For RSPCA

Double Day For RSPCA

The Kingaroy RSPCA is reminding people that donations made on October 3 will double their impact due to sponsorship.

CRAICCHS Welcomes New CEO

CRAICCHS Welcomes New CEO

A morning tea was held in Cherbourg on Wednesday to welcome the new CEO of the Cherbourg Regional Aboriginal & Islander Community Controlled Health Services (better known as CRAICCHS).

Driver Critically Injured

Driver Critically Injured

A man, believed to be in his 20s, suffered critical injuries when a vehicle ran off the Bunya Highway and hit a tree south of Kumbia on Thursday morning.

Wide Bay Goes Into Bat For Girls

Wide Bay Goes Into Bat For Girls

The South Burnett has produced some fine female cricketers in recent years … Courtney Sippel, Holly Ferling, Abby Burrows and Charlotte Love just to name a few.

Council Forms Hivesville Group

Council Forms Hivesville Group

South Burnett councillors have voted to establish an Advisory and Working Group to tackle issues raised by some residents in Hivesville township and surrounds.

MPs Launch Election Campaign

MPs Launch Election Campaign

The LNP faithful turned out in force on Monday night at the Kingaroy Bowls Club for the official launch of local MP Deb Frecklington’s 2024 election campaign.

Highways In Top 10 Worst Roads

Highways In Top 10 Worst Roads

The Bruce Highway has again taken out the top spot as Queensland’s worst road in the RACQ’s 2024 Unroadworthy Roads Survey, however three routes that South Burnett residents regularly travel are also in the Top 10.

Small Halls To Host Big Nights

Small Halls To Host Big Nights

The Festival Of Small Halls – a unique program which brings touring musicians to smaller communities – is visiting the local region as part of its Spring tour of Queensland.

Annual Police Service In Kingaroy

Annual Police Service In Kingaroy

National Police Remembrance Day will be marked in the South Burnett on Friday (September 27) with a non-denominational service at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Albert Street, Kingaroy.

Mahar Resigns From NFF

Mahar Resigns From NFF

National Farmers Federation CEO Tony Mahar has resigned after more than a decade of service to the organisation.