FMD Vaccine Breakthrough
A world-first vaccine to protect livestock from foot-and-mouth disease has been trialled and is now undergoing its final evaluations.
Apply Now For Sports Vouchers
Applications for the State Government’s “Play On!” sports vouchers opened on Monday.
Police Probe Tobacco Blaze
Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a Fernvale tobacco store in the early hours of Sunday.
Locals Enjoy Express Run On Rail Trail
Eighteen teams turned out on a crisp Kingaroy morning last weekend to take part in the fifth running of the South Burnett Express Rail Trail Relay.
Man Hurt In Highway Crash
A man aged in his 70s suffered a suspected minor head injury in a crash on the Burnett Highway at Boonara on Friday afternoon.
Wolves To Play In Purple
There’s another big Saturday coming up at Wondai Sportsground, with the Wondai Wolves celebrating their annual Ladies Day as well as holding a cancer fundraiser.
Soccer To Host Pink Day
Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club aims to “turn the field” pink on Saturday for their big Pink Day to raise funds for breast cancer research.
Cougars Roar In Kingaroy
University Cougars – in second place on the Darling Downs AFL ladder – were too strong for the Saints’ men at Lyle Vidler Oval last Saturday.
Kingaroy Man Faces Drug Charges
Police have charged a 50-year-old man with drug offences after a search of a property in Doonkuna Street, Kingaroy, on Thursday.
Champion Night For Fundraising
The annual Dinner With The Champions filled Kingaroy Town Hall again with sports fans last Saturday night.
Paul Celebrates Solo Flight
Kingaroy solicitor Paul Laurentiussen had a dream come true recently when he flew solo in a glider at the Kingaroy Soaring Club.
Work Starts On ‘Dark Fibre’ Link
Yurika – part of Energy Queensland – and the South Burnett Regional Council are currently building a high-speed telecommunication fibre link to the South Burnett, with funding support from the State Government.
Matthew’s A Rising Star In Agronomy
Murgon-based agronomist Matthew McCauley was presented with the Bayer Rising Star Award at the 2025 Summer Grains Conference dinner held on the Gold Coast earlier this month.
Knives, Replica Gun: Man Charged
A 41-year-old Sunny Nook man has been charged after police conducted a wanding operation in Lamb Street, Murgon, last Friday.
Vehicle Rolls Near Kingaroy
Three people – including an elderly woman – were taken to hospital for assessment after a collision on Thursday afternoon.
Glider Pilot Killed
A 56-year-old pilot was killed when his glider crashed just short of McCaffrey Field at Bowenville on Wednesday evening.
Council Hosts Business Leaders
South Burnett Regional Council hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s July meet’n’greet in the Kingaroy Town Hall Reception Room.
Elders Group Marks First Anniversary
The Cherbourg Elders Group met this week to reflect on their first 12 months of acting as an advisory body to the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council.
Red Earth Projects Support Resilience
Red Earth Community Foundation has emphasised the importance of community-led disaster preparedness while reflecting on the success so far of its Disaster Resilient: Future Ready program.
Uni Students Welcomed At Orana
Lutheran Services has included Kingaroy in a program to help fast-track third-year nursing students into careers in aged care in regional Queensland.
