$586m Boost For LifeFlight
The State Government will spend an extra $586.1 million on the LifeFlight aeromedical service over the next 10 years.
TRC Unveils Record $651m Budget
The majority of urban residents in the Toowoomba Regional Council area will play an extra $129.23 a year in rates and charges following Council’s adoption of its $651 million 2023-24 Budget on Tuesday.
Cattle Killed In Truck Crash
Cattle were killed – and others badly injured – in a B-Double truck rollover near Cooyar on Tuesday morning.
Renewed Push For Flood Alerts
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has repeated a plea to have flood warning gauges installed along the flood-prone Boonara-Nangur Creek system.
Upgrades To Emergency Alerts
Australia’s emergency warning and alerts system is about to undergo a major upgrade with the adoption of a new cell broadcast National Messaging System (NMS).
MiniRoos Flood Into Nanango
A few showers couldn’t wash away the enthusiasm of the 500 or so young Mini Roos who turned up on Sunday in Nanango to put their soccer skills to the test.
Search For Missing Man Scaled Back
Police have scaled back a search for missing 79-year-old Sidney Clark whose abandoned trailer was found near Durong last week.
Man Suffers Serious Leg Injury
A man suffered serious leg injuries when he was apparently run over by his own vehicle at Stalworth on Sunday morning.
Kingaroy Teams Take Home Cup
The traditional mid-season Football South Burnett President’s Cup games were played on Friday night in Kingaroy.
Jackie Appointed ARLF Patron
Author and historian Jackie Huggins AM has been named patron of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF).
It’s Winter … Time For Craft!
The annual Queensland Winter Craft Festival is officially under way at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery!
League At Nanango, Kingaroy
South Burnett rugby league games will be spread across two grounds again this weekend, but it could well have been three.
Big Weekend For Soccer
The mid-season President’s Cup – which pits the top teams in the South Burnett soccer competition against each other – will be played on Friday night at Tom Alford Oval in Kingaroy
Second Life For Ex-Racehorses
Riders came to Nanango last weekend from all over SE Queensland for a weekend of learning and connecting with horses, campfires and new friendships at the Nanango Equestrian Centre.
Sidney Is Still Missing
Police have renewed their calls for public help to locate 79-year-old Sidney Clark, after the vehicle he was driving and trailer were found abandoned.
Power On Show At Nanango
The Power Up Show, Shine and Swap Meet at Nanango last Sunday will help to “power up” the sporting activities held every week at the Alan Downie Sports Fields.
Grants To Aid Sports Clubs
A large number of local sporting clubs have received $2500 grants under Round 3 of the State Government’s Active Clubs program.
Hospital Expands Specialist Service
South Burnett residents requiring specialised urology services will now be able to stay closer to home thanks to the expansion of the Specialist Outpatient Department at Kingaroy Hospital.
GP Practice To Close Down
Rumours the Kingaroy Medical Centre in Youngman Street was about to close have been confirmed.
Ergon Records 57 Powerline Strikes
Ergon Energy is reminding farmers – and everyone working on rural properties – to always “Look Up and Live”.
