Truck Rolls On Highway
A driver has been transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a flyash truck tipped over on the D’Aguilar Highway on Wednesday morning.
Council’s ‘Zero Rise’ Budget
Most South Burnett ratepayers will pay no more for their general rates in 2020-21 – although some charges will rise.
Boys Charged Over Shotgun Theft
Two 14-year-old Murgon boys have been charged after two vehicles, a shotgun and ammunition were allegedly stolen at the weekend.
Woman ‘Found Lying On Footpath’
A 21-year-old Kingaroy woman allegedly found lying on the footpath after a minor traffic incident has been charged with a drug offence.
Coolabunia Sales Strong
The Coolabunia Fat and Store Sale on Tuesday (July 14) was a reduced yarding on the back of last week’s Special Sale, which saw 1,330 head yarded.
Prepare Now For Bushfires: MP
Member for Maranoa – and Minister for Emergency Management – David Littleproud has urged all Australians to prepare for another tough bushfire season.
Under The Bonnet On Again
Kingaroy Police – in conjunction with Bill Hull Car Centre – have scheduled another one of their popular “Under The Bonnet” sessions for drivers.
Ex-CEO Challenges Administrators
Former Moreton Resources CEO and managing director Jason Elks has applied to the Australian Government Takeovers Panel to have all activities relating to the administration of the would-be mining company put on hold.
TRC To Vote On Tip Plan
Uncertainty about the future direction of Yarraman’s waste transfer site has been cleared up.
False Names Risk Big Fines
Customers who provide false contact details at venues – part of COVID Safe reopening directions – are putting the health of other Queenslanders at risk – and risking a large fine.
Hotspots Declared In NSW
Two NSW areas have been added to Queensland border restrictions following the declaration of new COVID-19 hotspots on Tuesday.
Standpipe Price Rise Stays
South Burnett Regional Council has doubled down on its decision to raise the cost of standpipe water by almost 150 per cent, despite community outrage from some affected consumers.
Artist’s Stories Return To Wondai
A Cherbourg artist whose works hang in the National Gallery, the National Museum and the Queensland Art Gallery is the featured exhibitor at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month.
Saints March To Double Wins
The South Burnett Saints celebrated the rebirth of the 2020 AFL footie season at the weekend with two stunning victories in Kingaroy.
Entries Sought For $8000 Competition
Calling all artists! Wondai Regional Art Gallery is seeking entries in its annual October Art Competition, which is offering more than $8000 in cash prizes this year.
CSIRO Leads Armyworm Project
The CSIRO is leading a research project to understand and manage fall armyworm, an agricultural pest first detected in Australia earlier this year.
Grants To Sponsor Farm Visits
AgForce Qld will receive $854,415 from the Federal Government to roll out a program which aims to educate primary schoolchildren about agriculture.
One More Case In Qld
One more confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported in Queensland on Monday, taking the State’s total of active cases to four.
Post Office Hours Change
There has been a minor change in operating hours for the collection of parcels at the Kingaroy Post Office building in Kingaroy Street.
MX Stars Heading To Kingaroy
Some of the nation’s elite motocross riders will be coming to Kingaroy on July 18-19 to compete in Round 2 of the Sunshine State MX series.
