Testing Sites Open For Truckies
A second COVID-19-testing facility for truck drivers will open at the BP in Charlton, west of Toowoomba from 8:00am on Friday (August 6).
KCCI Plans ‘Business Hub’
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce plans to launch a shared business space in Kingaroy’s CBD aimed at helping new small businesses to grow and expand.
Wayne Is Our Top Volunteer Firey
Firefighter Arthur “Wayne” Croydon has a very good reason to celebrate Rural Fire Service Week (August 1-7).
Man To Face 54 Charges
A 21-year-old man will face 54 charges after an alleged crime spree across the South Burnett and surrounding areas since the beginning of July.
House Gutted By Fire
Firefighters who were called to a house fire at Woolooga on Thursday afternoon could see the smoke from a distance as they sped towards the blaze.
Murgon Bank To Slash Hours
The Commonwealth Bank has confirmed that trading hours at its Murgon branch will be slashed from October 4.
Cattle Market Remains Strong
Close to 750 cattle were yarded at Murgon’s forftnightly combined agents sale on Tuesday (August 3).
Taliqua Guaranteed A Medal
Kingaroy’s Taliqua Clancy and her on-court partner Mariafe Artacho del Solar are guaranteed either a silver or gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics after a stunning two-set victory in the beach volleyball semi-finals on Thursday morning.
Saints Wrap Up At Home
The Saints’ last home games for 2021 were played at Lyle Vidler Oval at the weekend, but the opposition proved just too strong for the home team.
Ringsfield Enjoys Some Upgrades
Restoration work at Nanango’s historic Ringsfield House has been completed, thanks to State Government funding and the SBRC’s capital works program.
It Can’t Be Neglected Any More
The reduction of the Wide Bay Creek Bridge on Kilkivan-Tansey Road to one lane is an admission by the Labor Government that the bridge and road have been neglected for far too long.
Pfizer Clinic Coming To Murgon
A Pfizer “super clinic” similar to the one currently operating at Cherbourg will be held in Murgon later this month.
Council Warning On Overdue Rates
The owners of 69 properties across the South Burnett will be given three months to pay their outstanding rates bills or risk having their properties sold at auction.
Local Groups To Share $422,000
There are some big local winners in the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants announced on Wednesday by the State Government.
Police Check Highway Travellers
South Burnett police were out on Wednesday ensuring all persons travelling within the South Burnett area were COVID-compliant.
Our Holiday Hasn’t Changed!
Residents confused by the State Government announcement about the Ekka Show Holiday can relax … our holiday is still going ahead on Monday (August 9).
Local Steer Wins Ekka Award
A better season, which allowed their steers to run on oats, has led to a Runnymede family taking out a prestigious champion carcase award at the Ekka.
Aussies Into Semi-Final
Aussie duo Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar stunned the beach volleyball world by downing the current world champions in a sudden-death Olympic quarterfinal clash on Tuesday night.
Work To Start Soon On Cycle Trails
Western Downs Regional Council has selected the contractor to build the new Bunya Mountains cycle trails.
Kingaroy BaconFest Cancelled
The 2021 Kingaroy BaconFest – due to start in just over two weeks – has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.
