Students Narrowly Avoid Lockdown
The latest round of lockdowns in Brisbane and surrounding council areas has had a knock-on effect in the South Burnett.
You Say Goodbye …
A special morning tea was held at the Kingaroy Ambulance Station on Tuesday morning to farewell one paramedic and welcome a recent arrival.
Three-Day Lockdown Explained
Eleven council areas in south-east Queensland – plus two in North Queensland – will go into a three-day COVID-19 lockdown from 6:00pm on Tuesday.
Do You Recognise This Motorbike?
Does anyone recognise this motorbike or the rider? Then Kingaroy Police would like to hear from you …
Big Crowd Honours Josie’s Memory
Kumbia Hall was packed last Thursday morning for a morning tea with a difference.
Ban Ban Springs Added To List
A public toilet at Ban Ban Springs has been added to the contact tracing list for COVID-19.
Bob Eisenmenger: 1942-2021
A funeral for former Murgon Shire councillor Bob Eisenmenger will be held on July 6 in Murgon.
Another Police Officer ‘Bitten’
Another Kingaroy police officer has allegedly been bitten by a person in custody at the Kingaroy Watchhouse.
Masks Return In SE Qld
The State Government has announced new mask-wearing restrictions in south-east Queensland … but for the moment, the South Burnett, Toowoomba, Cherbourg and Gympie council areas are not part of the nominated areas.
Locals Vie In Bush Battle
Queensland country racing’s $200,000 plum purse was up for grabs at Eagle Farm on the weekend.
Five Treated After Crashes
Paramedics have assessed five patients after two separate collisions in the South Burnett region on Monday.
TRC Looking For Volunteers
Toowoomba Regional Council is calling on residents who are looking to contribute to a more active and connected region to nominate for Council’s Regional Active and Public Transport Advisory Committee (RAPTAC).
Littleproud Retains Ag Role
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has retained his Agriculture portfolio in the reshuffle announced by National Party leader Barnaby Joyce at the weekend.
Qld Health Issues Alert
Queensland Health issued a public health alert on Sunday afternoon for parts of the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane after three more people tested positive to COVID-19.
Somerset Rates Rise 1.5pc
Somerset Regional Council’s 2021-22 Budget – handed down recently – will mean a 1.5 per cent rise for most ratepayers.
Cold Comfort For Stags’ Fans
Murgon and Nanango played an exciting 22-all draw in their A Grade rugby league game played on a bitterly cold night at Nanango last Saturday.
Once-In-A-Century Celebration
The many dances, special events – and antics – that have occurred at the Inverlaw Farmers Hall were recalled at the hall’s 100th Anniversary celebration held on Saturday night.
Qld Tightens COVID Rules
Queensland Health has tightened some restrictions in the wake of the growing COVID-19 cluster in Sydney.
Lifesaver Inspires Lifesaving Choice
Another potentially life-saving defibrillator has been installed inside a Kingaroy store.
Girl Hurt In Quadbike Crash
A young girl was flown to hospital after a quadbike crashed on a private property in the Widgee area on Thursday afternoon.
