Council Approves Park Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council has approved the second – and final – stage of the $450,000 redevelopment of Murgon’s QEII Park.
31 Face Charges After Traffic Blitz
One drink-driver – and 12 drug-drivers – were allegedly detected by police during a two-day blitz in the South Burnett.
Five Treated After Crash
QAS paramedics assisted five people after a Scania truck and a Mazda vehicle collided on the D’Aguilar Highway on Wednesday night.
Tennis Great Finally Gets His Way
An eight year battle to get a section of road in Blackbutt renamed “Roy Emerson Way” to honour one of Australia’s sporting greats has come to a successful conclusion.
Who’s The Voice For Young Kids?
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow believes laying a strong foundation in early childhood is the key to addressing youth issues in the community.
Lance Is Walking For A Cause
On Saturday morning, Nanango resident Lance Nash will be taking his dog, Sandy, for a walk … a very long walk.
Council Debates Ticket Prices
Complaints about the cost of tickets for the South Burnett Regional Council’s “Day At The Dam” music festival have resulted in reduced admission prices for some teenagers.
Large Fire At Wattle Camp
A grader was brought in on Wednesday afternoon in a bid to control a large grassfire burning in the Wattle Camp area.
Ride 4 Relay Explores New Routes
Twenty-two riders have signed up for this year’s new-look Ride 4 Relay fundraiser, with organiser Jason Wyeth hoping they can again raise between $20,000 and $30,000 for Relay For Life.
Council To Sponsor Red Earth Forum
South Burnett Regional Council has voted to sponsor Red Earth’s Community Leadership Forum next month in Murgon, but not for the amount discussed at a committee meeting earlier this month.
Caravan Rolls On Highway
A driver was lucky to escape injury when a vehicle pulling a caravan overturned near Booubyjan on Tuesday afternoon.
Nats Target ‘Reckless Renewables’
The three Federal MPs who represent the South Burnett have all come out in support of a rally against “reckless renewables” held in Brisbane on Tuesday.
St Vinnies Calls For Wage Justice
The St Vincent de Paul Society has urged employers to treat their workers as “people first, not units of labour to be used for purely economic ends”.
SUV Bursts Into Flames
A fire which started in the engine bay has been blamed for a blaze which destroyed a Ford Kuga on the D’Aguilar Highway near Coolabunia on Tuesday morning.
Pig Effort Brings Home The Bacon
What does it take to make Kingaroy BaconFest such a “pig” success? Try more than 300 volunteers, the efforts of a dozen or so community partners, support from generous sponsors such as Sunpork, and lots and lots of effort.
TRC Calls For Award Nominations
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting residents to nominate community achievers who will be considered for the 2024 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards.
Police Hambush Cyclist
A 47-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged after allegedly “pigging out” at BaconFest.
Cattle Blamed For Crashes
Wandering cattle have been blamed for two crashes in the local region within a few hours.
Have You Seen These Girls?
UPDATED: Police have reported that the missing girls have been located safe and well.
Red Ants In The Pink
There’s been a lot of pink around Kingaroy lately …
