Drought Status Revoked
The South Burnett, Cherbourg, Toowoomba and Gympie council areas are no longer officially considered to be in drought.
MPs Collect Mental Health Evidence
A State Parliament Select Committee paid a whistlestop visit to Kingaroy on Wednesday to collect information about the mental health issues faced by the South Burnett community.
Business Hub Gets Extra Two Years
The South Burnett Regional Council will grant the Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry a two-year extension on the group’s proposed business incubator project.
Prices Ease At Murgon Sale
Agents yarded 460 head for the Fat & Store Sale at Murgon Saleyards on Tuesday (April 19).
Denim Day Targets Sexual Violence
The comfortable attire of South Burnett councillors at this week’s Council meeting had nothing to do with their relaxed country ways … it was actually part of a worldwide campaign against sexual violence in the community.
Info Night About Wind Farm
Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) will be hosting an information evening in Chinchilla next month for potential suppliers to the Wambo Wind Farm project.
Death Toll Rises To 27
The death toll from COVID-19 in the Darling Downs Health region has risen to 27, with two more fatalities reported by Queensland Health on Wednesday.
An Exploration Of Anzac Day
Why did Australians go to Gallipoli? That’s the question a special presentation by local author Dr Les Henning hopes to answer on Friday morning.
Last-Minute Entry Aces Title
It wasn’t the prettiest car on the track – and a Chrysler Centura doesn’t usually spring to mind as a race car – but the combination was just right for Mareeba driver Matt Smith to take home the National Production Sedan Title at the Kingaroy Speedway on Sunday night.
Visitors Flock To Autumn Expo
Wondai’s annual Autumn Garden Expo attracted large crowds at the weekend, with cars parked along both sides of the Bunya Highway.
Unlocked Ute Stolen, Burnt
A Holden ute stolen from a property on Redmans Road in Kingaroy in the early hours of Saturday was found burnt out in Coolabunia later the same day.
Weaner Sale Yards 1100
The Weaner Show and Sale held at the Coolabunia Saleyards on April 14 was a successful day for sellers, with cattle commanding prices in the $6 to $9 per kilogram range.
Painting Goes Back Home
The Kingaroy Men’s Shed volunteers are still working out how much they have raised for the LifeFlight Foundation at their recent dinner under the stars, but they received a surprise gift back on Tuesday morning.
Nanango Shakes Off COVID Blues
Nanango Show Society is “very happy” with this year’s event, despite still having to run under the “green tick” vaccination mandate.
Motorbike Rider Seriously Injured
A motorbike rider has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after a collision with a vehicle near Woolooga on Monday afternoon.
Have You Seen Barry?
Police are asking for public assistance to help locate 59-year-old Barry Smith who has been missing from South Nanango since Saturday night.
Health CEO Officially Appointed
Ms Annette Scott has been appointed Chief Executive of the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service after acting in the role for more than six months.
Div 1 Candidates: In Their Own Words
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association invited the four candidates who will be contesting the upcoming Division 1 South Burnett Regional Council by-election to speak at a forum held in Nanango on Thursday night.
Two Hurt In Motorcycle Crash
A rescue helicopter was called after two motorcyclists were injured in a collision at South Nanango on Saturday afternoon.
Army Explains Career Opportunities
Cherbourg Council hosted visitors from the Australian Army on Thursday to discuss possible career pathways into the Australian Defence Force for local young people.
