Man, Dogs Drown
A man and several dogs have drowned after a ute was caught in flash flooding on Monday morning at Kingsthorpe.
Goomeri Loves A Local Show
You have to love a local show, particularly when the organisers have had to overcome hurdles which have forced other shows to cancel or postpone their 2022 events.
Three Hurt In Crashes
Three people have been transported to hospital after separate crashes on South Burnett roads at the weekend.
‘Toxic Dust’ Claims Put To Council
South Burnett Regional Council will investigate materials used to resurface a Kingaroy road after residents expressed concerns it may be toxic.
Cricket Season Is Wrapping Up
Two special awards handed out to junior players were the surprise at the South Burnett Cricket Association’s annual trophy ceremony held at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy last week.
New Drought Programs Announced
New drought assistance programs that focus on fostering greater preparedness and business resilience for a broader range of eligible Queensland primary producers are now open for applications.
Two Join Local Health Board
Two new faces have joined the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board.
Trials Highlight Dual Purpose Peanuts
Trials of “dual purpose” peanut varieties were highlighted at a field day hosted by the Northern Australia Crop Research Centre of Excellence at Emerald on Thursday.
Two Hurt In Crash
Two people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a vehicle crashed off a bridge at Tansey on Friday morning.
Fourth Shot For Over 65s
Adults aged over 65 – and people at the highest risk – will soon be eligible to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID Death Toll Now 20
One more person has died with COVID-19 in the Darling Downs Health region, taking the toll since the pandemic began to 20.
Repairs Start On Rail Trail
South Burnett Regional Council has authorised temporary repairs to begin on the South Burnett Rail Trail, which was badly damaged in the recent floods.
Historic Records To Be Digitised
Representatives from the Queensland State Archives visited Nanango and Kingaroy council offices recently to help preserve important parts of the South Burnett’s history.
TRC Helps Revive Land For Wildlife
Toowoomba Regional Council has partnered with Land for Wildlife South East Queensland to relaunch the local Land for Wildlife program.
Award For Soil Expertise
Soil experts from across Australia are being urged to nominate for a prestigious national award.
Car Stolen After Crash
A good samaritan who stopped to help at the scene of a serious traffic crash on the Wide Bay Highway had his vehicle stolen at the scene.
Work Begins On Park Master Plan
South Burnett residents are being invited to have their say on the future of Kingaroy’s Memorial Park and the W.J. Lang Memorial Pool.
Dam Deaths ‘Not Suspicious’
Detectives investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in Gordonbrook Dam do not believe the deaths are suspicious.
Rip-Off Inquiry Winds Up
First Nations residents ripped off by unscrupulous businesses have been left dangling after a Federal Government inquiry ran out of time to complete its hearings.
Car Thief Taunts Police
Police are investigating after a stolen vehicle was brazenly driven past police in Fisher Street, Cherbourg.
