Meet $1000 Bursary Winner
I am delighted to announce that the winner of the Nanango Electorate 2020 Year 12 School Leaver’s Bursary, worth $1000, is Miss Olivia Almond, a graduate of Kingaroy State High School.
Art Lovers Spoiled For Choice
Art lovers had the choice of which gallery opening to attend on Friday night, when the two South Burnett Regional Council-owned galleries again scheduled their official openings on the same night.
Toowoomba To Become Vaccine Hub
Toowoomba Hospital and QEII Hospital in Brisbane will become Queensland’s latest AstraZeneca vaccination hubs this week.
AgForce Seeks Review Of Reef Science
AgForce Qld has called on the Federal Government to establish an Office of Science Integrity to guarantee quality assurance of the science behind Great Barrier Reef regulations and water quality targets.
Shooters Lobby Slams Audit
The Shooters Union Australia claims policy changes in Queensland’s Weapons Licensing Branch has led to legitimate firearms owners having their weapons seized or their licences cancelled.
Thieves Trash Sports Club
Thieves who broke into the clubhouse at Ian “Bunny” Pearce Oval in Blackbutt at the weekend trashed the building, pouring tins of paint on trophies and cabinets and smashing every window.
Man Charged Over Thefts
Police investigating the theft of a Hyundai from a Kingaroy residence on Saturday night have arrested a 21-year-old man.
AgForce Reflects On IWD
To coincide with International Women’s Day (March 8), AgForce Young Producers’ Council member Helen Woodland has reflected on the role of women in agriculture, and paid tribute to their efforts:
Expo Shines A Light On Services
A special Expo which aimed to “fill in the gaps” in knowledge about what disability supports are available in the South Burnett was held at Kingaroy Showgrounds on Sunday morning.
‘We’re Going To Make A Great Team’
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto and former mayor Keith Campbell donned high-vis vests and hard hats for the commissioning of the Kingaroy Transformation Project’s new ambassador on Monday morning.
Man Trampled By Bull
A man was transported by ambulance to Murgon Hospital in a stable condition after being trampled by a bull near Murgon on Friday evening.
Councillor To Defend Civil Complaint
A saga which has been played out for months across social media hit a Kingaroy courtroom for the first time on Friday morning.
Markets Ease In Murgon
Combined agents yarded 1250 head in Murgon for the liveweight sale on March 2, where the market was easier throughout.
COVID ‘Bonus’ For Local Tourism
A group of tourists will be exploring the South Burnett in their motorhomes later this month, and we can thank the Queensland border closures earlier this year for their visit.
Do You Recognise Them?
Kingaroy police are investigating the break-and-enter of a bottleshop in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Bookarama Turns A New Page
Book lovers beware! There’ll be more than 10,000 books available for you to buy at the 12th annual Bookarama which will be happening in Kingaroy later this month.
Mayor Queries KTP Budget
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto is seeking more information about the extra $2.8 million added to the Kingaroy Transformation Project’s budget late last year.
Crash At Haly Creek
One person was being assessed by paramedics after a single-vehicle crash on Stuart Valley Drive at Haly Creek on Thursday morning.
KCCI Tackles Suicide With A SMILE
The Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry has launched a program – dubbed SMILE – in a bid to address the issue of suicide in the local workforce.
Mamma Mia … Here They Go Again!
Heads up for ABBA fans (and just about everyone else!) … tickets for the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society’s latest production – Mamma Mia!- are now on sale.
