Pension, JobSeeker Boost Coming
Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payments are rising from Sunday (March 20).
Speed Limit Drops To 80km/h
The speed limit on the western end of Taylors Road in Kingaroy will be lowered to 80km/h in a bid to improve safety.
Council Pushes For New Dam
Toowoomba Regional Council is urging the State Government to reconsider the construction of a dam on Emu Creek.
Asbestos Warning For Beekeepers
Beekeepers and importers of beekeeping equipment have been been warned about the presence of dangerous asbestos fibres in many imported bee smokers.
Murgon Celebrates Local Excellence
A small thing like a worldwide pandemic can’t stop Murgon from stopping to honour its finest citizens in true blue Australia Day style.
Reunion Marks 50th Anniversary
Almost 40 current and former Murgon Hospital staff got together at the Murgon Services Club recently for a reunion lunch to mark the hospital’s 50th anniversary.
‘Truths’ Aired At Health Forum
The newly formed Cherbourg Health Council Forum met for the first time last week to discuss community concerns about the provision of health services in the town.
Bunyas Art Coming To Wondai
Western Downs Regional Council’s first ever touring art exhibition will be hopping over the border into the South Burnett later this year.
Applications Open For QIYLP
Applications are now open for the 2022 Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (QIYLP).
Twiggy Snaps Up More Bega Shares
Mining billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has lifted his stake in Bega Cheese, owners of the Peanut Company of Australia.
Grant Aims To Change Lives
South Burnett CTC has been awarded a $709,853 grant to run a two-year program aimed at helping at-risk youth in the South Burnett.
Another Bumper Year For Bookarama
Kingaroy’s annual Bookarama proved to be a winner for St John’s Lutheran School P&F this year.
Thrashers Test Their Strengths
The newly reformed South Burnett Thrashers rugby union team travelled to Condamine at the weekend for their first trial games ahead of the season opening round on April 9.
Dignity For High School Students
Murgon and Kingaroy State High schools are among the first eight schools in the Darling Downs region which will receive a Dignity Vending Machine, courtesy of the State Government and the Share the Dignity charity.
Community Centre Hits Hurdle
The push to establish a community centre on the Bunya Mountains has hit a hurdle.
$69m Plan To Tackle JEV
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says the Federal Government has invested $69 million in battling the outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in Australia.
State Won’t Rule Out Early Closures
The State Government has refused to commit to not closing Queensland’s coal-fired power stations before their prescribed end of life.
Son-In-Law Faces Murder Charge
The 33-year-old son-in-law of Crows Nest woman Krishna Chopra, 61, has been charged with her murder.
Bonus Games Surprise League Fans
Kingaroy Red Ants had planned to host two local trial matches last Saturday, but the storms on the coast blew in a big bonus for the club … three Round 2 games from the Statewide QRL junior competitions.
U14s Seize Wide Bay Crown
Young cricketers did the South Burnett proud last Sunday when the Grand Finals of the Wide Bay Intercity Championships were played in Bundaberg.
