Pilot Killed In Air Crash
A cropduster pilot died on Monday afternoon when his plane crashed near Chinchilla-Wondai Road.
Model Club Celebrates Anniversary
The Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society (KAMS) celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Model Aeronautical Association of Australia with a social fly-in and barbecue on Sunday.
Truck Involved In Collision
Paramedics assessed three people at the scene of a collision between a truck and another vehicle at Sandy Ridges on Monday morning.
Rain, Other Events Cut Crowds
A rash of events around the South Burnett on Saturday, September 10 may have reduced attendances at Nanango’s Spring Race meeting a little this year.
Dinner Honours Child Safety Workers
Some of the busiest – and most dedicated – local workers filled Kingaroy RSL Club’s Tobruk Room recently for the annual Child Protection Week dinner.
71 Deaths Added To COVID Toll
The State Government has updated the way it reports COVID-19 statistics, including case numbers and deaths.
Rally Ready For A Huge Saturday!
There’s twice as many exhibits for visitors to browse – and probably drool over – this weekend than at a regular Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club rally!
Ethan’s Effort Spells Success
Taabinga State School student Ethan Keenan has won first prize for Years 5-6 in the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee.
Survey To Identify Key Needs
South Burnett Regional Council has received disaster recovery and resilience funding, and is asking the community to suggest key areas where it could be spent.
Mustangs Enjoy Double Victories
The Murgon Mustangs topped off a big year for the club with stunning victories in both the A Grade and Under 14s rugby league Grand Finals on Saturday.
Programs To Fund Shop Upgrades
CBD businesses who want to upgrade their shopfronts to attract more customers will soon be able to apply to the South Burnett Regional Council for partial funding of their projects.
Yellow Top Bins Coming Soon
All South Burnett households and businesses which receive a weekly waste collection will be getting a yellow-topped bin in December as the region gears up for kerbside recycling.
Soggy Soccer Season Wraps Up
The South Burnett’s much-disrupted 2022 soccer season has come to a close with Grand Finals competed in both senior and junior grades.
Fireweed Found In South Burnett
South Burnett Regional Council has issued a Weed Biosecurity Alert after an outbreak of Fireweed was detected for the first time in the South Burnett.
Awards Recognise Rural Women
Applications are now open for the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award, which celebrates the leadership of women involved in rural industries and communities.
Qld Breaks Jobless Record
Queensland has recorded its lowest unemployment rate since statistics began being collected in 1978.
Thrashers Celebrate A Big Year
The South Burnett Thrashers celebrated their outstanding return to the Darling Downs Rugby Union competition in 2022 at their presentation dinner on Saturday night.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman was taken by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital on Wednesday evening after a single-vehicle crash at Benarkin.
Doctors Issue Q Fever Alert
The Wide Bay Public Health Unit is urging residents who work with animals to get vaccinated against Q Fever.
MP Calls For Action On Roads
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says road fatality statistics published this week can no longer be ignored by the State Government.
