Academy Seeks Future Olympians
The Queensland Academy of Sport is looking for talented young South Burnett sportspeople to be part of the Youfor2032 Talent Identification Program in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics.
Fines To Save Lives
From September 16, drivers who fail to move over and slow down for emergency vehicles will face a $432 fine and lose three points under a new law.
Short-Term Parking Plan For CBD
Parking in Kingaroy’s CBD may be limited to four hours under a new plan being considered by the South Burnett Regional Council.
$200,000 Grant For Plenty Foods
Kingaroy’s Plenty Foods will upgrade its oil processing facilities in 2023 after the State Government agreed to underwrite almost a third of the estimated $690,000 cost.
DDHHS To Close COVID Testing Sites
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service will shut down all its free COVID-19 testing centres on September 2.
New Amenity Blocks For Trail
Passing motorists, residents and people visiting the northern end of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail will soon be able to use better amenities.
Dearer Rates At Murgon Sale
Agents yarded 570 head at Murgon Saleyards on Tuesday for the fortnightly Fat And Store Sale, where all descriptions sold to dearer rates.
Big Crowd For BaconFest
Kingaroy’s BaconFest made a welcome reappearance on the weekend, with organisers claiming a new attendance record for the festival’s third outing.
Strong Demand For Angus
The Aussie Angus and Brangus Bull Sale held at Coolabunia’s saleyards on Saturday generated top prices for quality cattle.
Six Injured In Highway Crash
Multiple paramedics were called to attend a two-vehicle crash near Sandy Creek on the D’Aguilar Highway at 6:30pm on Sunday.
Are You Ready To Pig Out?
Noticed all the pink pigs that have sprung up lately in and around Kingaroy? Yes, it’s BaconFest time … and here’s your easy guide to what’s happening and when!
No Budget For Brown St: Mayor
South Burnett Regional Council can’t afford to improve the Sandy Creek crossing in Brown Street at this time, Mayor Brett Otto said on Thursday.
Eagles Soar In Grand Final
They did it! The South Burnett Eagles Women’s Open team have brought home the trophy for the 2022 Wide Bay Female premiership!
Aquatic Centre Upgrades Complete
The South Burnett Aquatic Centre at Nanango has reopened to the public after renovations.
When A Marble Decided Your Destiny
Vietnam war veterans, their families and community members gathered in towns across the South Burnett on Thursday to commemorate the 56th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.
Lightning Visit By Netball Trio
Three Sunshine Coast Lightning players will be visiting the South Burnett next week as part of the club’s first regional tour.
TRC Weighs Up Woolshed’s Future
Toowoomba Regional Council is analysing the benefits – and risks – of different operating models for the still-closed Jondaryan Woolshed.
Builder Seeks Tradies, Labourers
Construction group McNab is seeking skilled tradespeople and labourers for an immediate start on large projects in the Darling Downs.
Man Hurt In Couch Fire
A man aged in his 20s was transported by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital with burns after an incident at Ballogie on Wednesday night.
$2.6m ‘Carbon Farm’ At Redgate
A “carbon farming” project has been awarded a $2.61 million State Government grant to establish koala habitat at Redgate.
