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Man Hurt In Crash

Man Hurt In Crash

A man was taken to Kingaroy Hospital after another crash on the notorious Barkers Creek Flat stretch of the D’Aguilar Highway.

Red Earth Nurtures New Leaders

Red Earth Nurtures New Leaders

The Red Earth Community Foundation has facilitated the inaugural Cherbourg Community Leadership Program, thanks to funding from the State Government and Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.

Wondai To Honour Reserves

Wondai To Honour Reserves

Wondai’s annual salute to the brave Reserve Forces members who have served Australia both at home and abroad for more than a century is on again this Sunday.

Truckie Escapes Injury In Crash

Truckie Escapes Injury In Crash

The driver of B-Double transporting pigs was lucky to escape serious injury when his vehicle ran off the roadway and overturned near Tingoora on Tuesday morning.

Vape Shops Raided … Again

Vape Shops Raided … Again

Two businesses allegedly selling illegal tobacco products or vapes in Kingaroy were temporarily shut down after raids last week by the Darling Downs Public Health Unit.

Council Freezes Cherbourg Rents

Council Freezes Cherbourg Rents

Cherbourg residents will face no rises in rent over the next 12 months – and animal registrations will also remain free – in Council’s record $58 million Budget handed down on Monday.

Fisherman’s Body Located

Fisherman’s Body Located

A body – believed to be that of a fisherman who went missing at Boondooma Dam last week – was retrieved by searchers on Monday.

Big Win For Division 2

Big Win For Division 2

South Burnett junior soccer will be played again this Saturday at Alan Downie Sports Fields in Nanango, while the Senior Women’s competition will be back taking a short break.

Divers Join Boondooma Dam Search

Divers Join Boondooma Dam Search

Police divers and water police using sonar have been brought in to join the search for a 74-year-old fisherman who went missing at Boondooma Dam on Thursday morning.

ATV Stolen From Widgee

ATV Stolen From Widgee

Police are seeking information to locate a red and black ATV stolen from a Widgee Road address between June 8-9.

WA Runner Sets World Record

WA Runner Sets World Record

West Australian runner Phil Gore has taken out the 2025 Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra Marathon, becoming “the last man standing” in  the early hours of Thursday morning.

Renewable Changes Become Law

Renewable Changes Become Law

The State Government has passed legislation which mandates public consultation for large-scale solar farms and wind farms in Queensland.