TRC Sets Local Spend Record
The Toowoomba Regional Council is boasting that it spent a record $204 million with local businesses during the past financial year.
Truckie To Face Court
A truckie will appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on August 4 after police pulled over his prime mover on Chinchilla-Wondai Road.
Two Crashes In Two Hours
Police were called to two traffic crashes in Kingaroy suburban streets in less than two hours last Tuesday (July 12).
Kumbia To Seek Grant For CCTV
Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch will apply to the Coopers Gap Wind Farm Community Fund for a grant to install two CCTV systems in the town.
Have Your Say On Health Services
South Burnett residents have been invited to take part in the next stage of Darling Downs Health’s project to help shape the future of health care in the region.
‘Big Game’ Victory For Thrashers
South Burnett Thrashers notched up a hard-fought 31-17 victory on the road on Saturday.
New EV Station For Kingaroy
Transport Minister Mark Bailey has announced that a new electric vehicle charging station will open in Kingaroy in August.
Police Investigate Kumbia Crash
Two 18-year-old Nanango men were assessed at Kingaroy Hospital after a single-vehicle crash at Kumbia in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Hay Shed Erupts In Flames
A hay shed was damaged by a large fire at Wheatlands on Friday night.
KIlkivan Man Dies In Crash
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a crash near Murgon on Saturday morning in which a 71-year-old Kilkivan man was killed.
Club Prepares For Monster Show
Kingaroy’s Vintage Machinery Club is powering ahead at full-steam, preparing for the biggest annual show they have ever held.
Old Boys Enjoy Wondai Win
Wondai Wolves’ veterans who turned up for the rugby league club’s annual “Old Boys” celebration went home happy last Saturday.
Council Dream Gets Stage 1 Funding
Years of lobbying by Cherbourg councillors to visiting government officials has paid off, with $248,929 funding approved this week to allow planning to start for a new Community Centre and Council Office complex.
Explore Options At Careers Market
Students – and people looking to change careers – can explore their options at the 2022 South Burnett Careers Market.
Youth Leaders Host Night
South Burnett Regional Youth Council members hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s July meet’n’greet.
Fundraiser Hits Target In A Week
A fundraising drive to gather $10,000 to help a local father bring his daughter home from Adelaide for burial has achieved its goal in little more than a week.
Fence To Save Lives … And Money
A $195,000 animal-proof fence erected around Kingaroy Airport will save the South Burnett Regional Council an estimated $91,000 a year – and ensure the Royal Flying Doctor Service can continue to land safely at night.
‘Burra’ Farewelled In Style
A funeral service in Cherbourg for former Mayor Ken Bone attracted a big crowd of friends and relatives on Friday.
ABARES Coming To Toowoomba
ABARES – the science and economics research division of the Federal Government’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – will be holding a Regional Outlook conference in Toowoomba on July 27.
Ag Leaders Urged To Nominate
Key influencers and innovators in the agriculture sector have been invited to nominate for the Peter Kenny Medal and the Minister’s Emerging Leader Award.
