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TMR Updates Payload Safety Codes

TMR Updates Payload Safety Codes

The Department of Transport and Main Roads has released new modification codes which will allow some vehicle owners to legally increase the payload of their vehicles.

QCA To Review Irrigation Costs

QCA To Review Irrigation Costs

The State Government is encouraging irrigators to take part in the Queensland Competition Authority’s (QCA) review of irrigation water pricing.

Driver Cut Free From Vehicle

Driver Cut Free From Vehicle

A man in his 60s was taken by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital after being cut free from his crashed vehicle at Boyneside on Saturday evening.

Medicos Relax After Round-Up

Medicos Relax After Round-Up

The Red Ant Round-Up – a one-day gathering of medical specialists, GPs and allied health workers – attracted about 140 people to Kingaroy at the weekend.

Rain Washes Out Finals

Rain Washes Out Finals

Rain washed out the South Burnett Cricket Association’s planned big Saturday of Finals games at the weekend.

Wolves Women Make History

Wolves Women Make History

History was made at the annual “Reef & Beef Challenge” … the first time an A Grade women’s team has run out wearing a Wondai Wolves’ jersey.

Action Aplenty In Semi-Finals

Action Aplenty In Semi-Finals

Murgon overpowered Tingoora Vikings on Saturday to earn a spot in the South Burnett Senior Cricket Grand Final, but it was the Minor Semi-Final – played in Kingaroy – which had spectators on the edge of their seats.

Council To Discuss Divisions

Council To Discuss Divisions

A special meeting will be held by the South Burnett Regional Council on Monday to discuss whether or not the region should scrap Divisions.

Music Award Nominees Unveiled

Music Award Nominees Unveiled

The shortlist of nominees for the inaugural South Burnett Music Awards – to be announced at a red carpet event later this month – was announced this week.

Zach Earns $1000 Bursary

Zach Earns $1000 Bursary

Kingaroy State High School graduate Zach Knight is the lucky recipient of this year’s Nanango Electorate School Leaver’s Bursary.

Women Unite For Equity

Women Unite For Equity

South Burnett women have marked International Women’s Day with functions around the region over the past few days.

Where Did Our Money Go?

Where Did Our Money Go?

Social media claims that Kingaroy receives the majority of the South Burnett Regional Council’s funding have been demolished by a new report on Council spending.