Nanango’s Halloween Gets Go-Ahead
Nanango’s Little Drayton Street Halloween celebrations will be on again this Saturday night (October 31) … but in a slightly reduced format.
Operation Wanted Adds Up
The RSPCA says its desexing campaign, Operation Wanted, has been successful despite initial fears it could be badly affected by by COVID-19.
Parties Urged To Match Weir Promise
BIEDO has called on other candidates in the upcoming State Election to match the LNP’s promise to build Barlil and Cooranga weirs.
Two Hurt In Crash
Traffic on the D’Aguilar Highway was diverted for more than an hour in the early hours of Monday after a two-vehicle collision.
Powerlink’s Checking Wires
Powerlink has advised that is undertaking routine low-flying helicopter inspections of power transmission lines in the South Burnett and Somerset areas.
Two Charged Over Break-Ins
Murgon police have charged two men with break-and-enter offences after a Murgon house was searched on Friday afternoon.
LNP Vows To Build Barlil Weir
The LNP has promised to build the much-discussed Barlil Weir on Barambah Creek should it win office at the October 31 State Election.
Cherbourg Seizes First Win
Cherbourg notched up their first win of the South Burnett 2020-21 cricket season with a Round 2 victory over Wooroolin in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Action Takes Off At Speedway
A spectacular rollover in a heat of the Street Stocks was just a taste of the action when speedway returned to Kingaroy last Saturday.
Books Can Be Great Fun!
Schools throughout the South Burnett have been celebrating Book Week this week with plenty of colourful characters coming to life off the pages of children’s books and movies.
Pandemic Payment Extended
Queenslanders who are self-isolating or in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic can now access support with a $1500 Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment.
Radio Legend Dies
A legend of Queensland radio – who began his career at 4SB in Kingaroy in the late 1960s – died earlier this week after a long battle with cancer.
Man Charged After Break-Ins
Murgon detectives have arrested and charged a 24-year-old Murgon man after a number of houses were allegedly broken into during the past week.
TRC Seeks Oz Day Volunteers
Toowoomba Regional Council is keen to hear from volunteers willing to have a go at planning Australia Day celebrations in their town.
Woman Injured In Crash
A woman had to be cut free from the wreckage after her vehicle ran off the D’Aguilar Highway and struck a tree near Blackbutt on Thursday night.
KCCI Hosts Business Breakfast
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be hosting a special business breakfast on Thursday, November 5, at Kingaroy Town Hall.
Man Charged With Stealing
A 48-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged with stealing after Murgon police were called to an alleged shop-stealing incident on October 12.
TRC Adopts Annual Report
Toowoomba Regional Council injected $514 million into the regional economy during the past 12 months, including $180 million spent with local suppliers.
Export Cattle Hit New Heights
Combined agents yarded 930 head in Murgon on Tuesday, and export cattle were much stronger on previous sales.
Council Applauds W4Q Pledge
Local councils have welcomed an announcement this week by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk that a re-elected Labor State Government would commit $400 million to the popular Works 4 Queensland infrastructure program.
