Another Big Year At Kingaroy Show!
A few light showers on Saturday morning didn’t deter the crowds from attending Kingaroy’s big two-day show at the weekend.
NFF Welcomes Fuel Security Package
National Farmers’ Federation president Hamish McIntyre has welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a $10 billion Australian Fuel Security and Resilience package by he Federal Government.
Family Days Honour Joel’s Memory
The South Burnett Junior MX Club joined with the family of champion motocross rider Joel Evans to celebrate his memory over the Anzac Day weekend with special activities at the MX track where he learnt most of his skills.
Inland Rail Decision ‘Devastating’
The dream of an Inland Rail link from Queensland to Melbourne has been shattered by a Federal Government announcement this week.
RES To Host Meet’n’Greet
RES Group – the developers of the Tarong West Wind Farm at Ironpot – will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Excellent Visit By Her Excellency
Queensland Governor Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM met hundreds of South Burnett residents during her Vice-Regal visit last week … everyone from Kingaroy schoolchildren to the volunteer team at Nanango’s Ringsfield House.
EV Boost For Tourists
An electric vehicle charging station will be installed at the Bunya Mountains to enhance infrastructure for visitors.
Trail Bike Riders Injured
Two people were taken to hospital after separate motorcycle crashes at the weekend during the annual Kaimkillenbun Trail Ride.
Publishers Launch Crowdfunding
Independent digital news publishers are uniting for a week-long crowdfunding initiative, calling on communities across Australia to support the future of public interest journalism.
Kingaroy Teenager Charged
A 15-year-old Kingaroy boy is facing 13 charges after the theft of two vehicles in Kingaroy last week.
Police Target Chinchilla Drug Ring
An eight-month police operation targeting the supply and distribution of dangerous drugs in Chinchilla and surrounding areas has resulted in detectives seizing cocaine, methylamphetamine, cannabis and more than $100,000 in cash.
MP Issues Book Challenge
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging local children to take part in this year’s Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Fundraising Campaign Begins
The Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc has officially launched a three-year fundraising campaign to build a dedicated, accessible and inclusive Community Centre in the heart of the Bunya Mountains.
Nanango Remembers Its Fallen
Nanango RSL Sub-Branch members had a very busy Anzac Day, with visits to war graves, services and a town march as well as fellowship with fellow veterans who travelled back to town for the commemorations.
Kingaroy Hits Top Of Ladder
Kingaroy Senior Soccer’s Division 1 men’s team overpowered ladder leaders TNUniSQ in their Anzac Day evening clash in Kingaroy.
Cressbrook Dam Closed
Toowoomba Regional Council has suspended all water-based recreational activities at Cressbrook Dam until further notice due to high levels of E. coli in the water.
Rain Falls Like Tears During Last Post
A few light showers could not disrupt Kingaroy’s Anzac Day commemorations on Saturday morning.
Three Vehicles In Crash
Emergency services were called to a three-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway at Colinton on Wednesday morning.
$1m Upgrade For Goomeri Water
Gympie Regional Council has awarded a $1 million contract to Protex Water to upgrade the Goomeri Water Treatment Plant.
Hung Jury Over Boy’s Death
A jury has been unable to reach a verdict in a Brisbane District Court trial which followed the death of a young boy at Blackbutt North in July 2023.
