More Coffees With A Cop!
Coffee With A Cop is coming to Murgon and Blackbutt!
Mini Roos Another Major Event
Nanango Panthers hosted another massive Mini Roos junior soccer carnival Sunday with teams coming from across southern Queensland for the big day.
Missing Man: Second Podcast Airs
A second podcast investigating the disappearance of Jack McLennan from Ficks Crossing in 2024 has hit the airwaves.
‘Wind Wars’ Comes To Kumbia
Two years ago, ABC-TV’s Four Corners highlighted the “Wind Wars” dividing regional communities, featuring conservationist and wildlife photographer Steven Nowakowski.
Two Hurt In Two Crashes
Two people were injured in separate crashes on the D’Aguilar Highway on Monday.
Blackbutt’s A Cut Above The Rest
Blackbutt cemented its reputation as a “timber town” at its annual show last weekend, with big crowds turning out to watch the woodchopping and chainsaw competitions.
Principal Wins AI Education Award
Saint Mary’s Catholic College principal Carmel O’Brien has received a prestigious award at the recent WRITE! 26, Writer’s Toolbox global conference in Brisbane.
More Action This Weekend
Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club hosted a double header of games from the Darling Downs Community Football competition last Saturday night.
Program Expands Pest Control Skills
South Burnett Regional Council has assisted landholders on the eastern side of the Bunya Mountains to take part in a specialised wild dog trapping and baiting program.
SES Volunteer Receives Award
SES Deputy Local Controller (South Burnett) Amanda Johnson has been presented with an Emergency Services Medal at Government House.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual autumn race meeting at Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday in memory of former Nanango trainer Kaye Hill.
Ex-Mayor Presented With Award
Former South Burnett Mayor – and Kingaroy Shire councillor – Keith Campbell was presented with an Order Of Australia Medal (OAM) on Thursday.
Big Change At Lyle Vidler Oval
Years of fundraising and grant writing have paid off with the official opening on Saturday of new all-inclusive changerooms at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
Council Votes Down Kingaroy BESS
South Burnett councillors have unanimously rejected an initial recommendation from Council staff to approve a Development Application for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Kingaroy Solar Farm.
JEV Detected Again In Pigs
The Department of Primary Industries has issued a Biosecurity Alert after Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) was detected again recently in pigs in Queensland.
Card-Skimming: Two Charged
Two men have been charged by Brisbane police with card-skimming offences, including alleged incidents in Kingaroy.
LifeFlight Thanks Its Volunteers
A “thank you” morning tea was hosted by the LifeFlight Foundation in Kingaroy on Tuesday for the many volunteers who raised funds over the past 12 months.
Councillor Presented With Award
South Burnett councillor Ros Heit was presented with her Order Of Australia Medal (OAM) during an investiture ceremony at Government House in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Rotary Drives Home Road Safety
Kingaroy State High School is this week hosting the annual RYDA – Rotary Youth Driver Awareness – program for South Burnett Year 11 students.
Vicki Thanked For Her Long Service
Long-serving North Burnett Local Disaster Management Officer Vicki Callinan was presented with a Police Commissioner’s Certificate at a special farewell morning in Gayndah on Saturday morning.
