Premier Promises Treaty Legislation
Queensland’s long journey towards a Treaty with its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is about to take a major step forward.
UQ Team Develops JEV Vaccine
University of Queensland scientists have developed a vaccine for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in pigs to help stop the spread of the disease in Australia.
Western Downs Fire Ban
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has imposed a local fire ban on the Western Downs Regional Council area.
Locals Celebrate Soccer Success!
Kingaroy Senior Soccer club members were celebrating both on and off the field recently after another super successful Summer 7s carnival at Tom Alford Oval.
BIEDO To Unveil Food Branding
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) has received a grant to develop new branding to showcase the Burnett as a food destination.
Ballogie Man To Run For Council
Ballogie resident Les Prickett has tossed his hat into the ring for the March 2024 South Burnett council election.
Man, 44, Faces 13 Charges
Police have charged a 44-year-old man with 13 offences after he allegedly threatened an older man with a knife, rear-ended his utility and rammed two police cars.
NBN Upgrade Available In Kingaroy
Some Kingaroy households and businesses may soon get the opportunity to choose faster broadband thanks to a rollout by NBN of more fibre to the premises connections.
Firies Kept Busy During Heatwave
South Burnett firefighters were kept busy in very hot weather over the weekend, called to a string of local incidents.
Wolves Host New-Look Markets
More than 40 stallholders attracted a big crowd to Saturday evening’s new-look Wondai Twilight Markets.
‘Valiant’ Failure Created Rail Trail
Former Blackbutt resident Jeanette Morrison returned to her old stomping ground on Friday to unveil a history of a local grassroots fight, memories of which could have been in danger of fading away.
Six Residences For Wondai Site
Six residences for government employees will be built on the site of the former doctor’s house and surgery in Wondai.
Nanango Yellow Demolishes Orange
Nanango Yellow defeated Kingaroy Services Orange by 211 runs in their South Burnett senior cricket match played at Taabinga State School last Saturday.
Brewer Taps Into Solar Power
Lion Australia – owners of the iconic Milton XXXX brewery in Brisbane – has signed an agreement to source all its electricity needs from the massive Lightsource bp solar farm at Woolooga.
‘Vigilance’ Urged Over Energy Projects
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has warned local farmers and land owners to be vigilant when entering into discussions with proponents of renewable energy developments.
Simple Idea Attracts Cool Cars
An idle thought one day culminated in more than 220 cars – and even more spectators – turning up to enjoy a free show’n’shine in Kingaroy last Sunday.
Mickan Jailed For Arson Attack
Ex-Murgon pharmacist Curtis Shea Mickan, 36, has been sentenced to seven years’ jail after admitting to a chain of violent events which culminated in him burning down his family’s Brisbane home in May 2021.
Meet’n’Greet At SB Hire & Sales
SB Hire & Sales will be hosting February’s Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s meet’n’greet for local businesspeople.
EOIs Invited For Federal Grants
Federal MPs are seeking Expressions of Interest from local councils and community groups to receive a share of $150,000 funding under Round 8 of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program.
Banks Urged To Halt Closures
Banks have been urged to halt the closure of regional branches while a Senate inquiry into the sector is being held.
