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Driver Fined $1800

Driver Fined $1800

A driver has been fined more than $1800 – and lost eight demerit points – after police spotted him doing almost 100km/h over the speed limit at Tansey on Wednesday.

MP To Meet With Residents

MP To Meet With Residents

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien will be taking his mobile office on the road again next week to hear from Wide Bay electorate residents about issues that are important to them.

Council Adopts New Disaster Plan

Council Adopts New Disaster Plan

The South Burnett Regional Council adopted a new South Burnett Local Disaster Group Structure and the Local Disaster Management Plan at its May meeting.

Alleged Gunman Charged

Alleged Gunman Charged

A 25-year-old man charged after Wednesday’s alleged shooting incident in Arthur Street, Kingaroy, is due to appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Thursday, facing 30 charges.

Nats Named In Shadow Cabinet

Nats Named In Shadow Cabinet

The “trial separation” of the Nationals and Liberal Party is over, with Nationals Leader David Littleproud appointed on Wednesday to the new Shadow Cabinet.

Police Arrest Alleged Gunman

Police Arrest Alleged Gunman

Police have arrested a 25-year-old South Burnett man wanted in connection with Wednesday morning’s shooting alert in Kingaroy.

TRC Appoints New CEO

TRC Appoints New CEO

Toowoomba Regional Council has appointed former National Heavy Vehicle Regulator boss Sal Petroccitto OAM as Council’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Police Hunt Armed Man

Police Hunt Armed Man

Police are hunting a 25-year-old man believed to be linked to a number of gunshots fired in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning.

Stolen Car Found Burnt

Stolen Car Found Burnt

A vehicle found burning in Cherbourg in the early hours of Sunday morning was stolen from Woodridge, according to police.

Rural Mums Enjoy Banding Together

Rural Mums Enjoy Banding Together

More than 120 rural mums gathered in Kingaroy on Saturday for a day of connection, conversation and community at Motherland’s inaugural event in the South Burnett.

Schulz Wins Conviction Appeal

Schulz Wins Conviction Appeal

A former Tingoora resident has had her two convictions of unlawfully stalking former councillor Scott Henschen set aside.

Cherbourg Wins Shield Game

Cherbourg Wins Shield Game

“There’s No Excuse For Domestic Abuse” … this is the message the Murgon Mustangs promotes every year at their huge Domestic Violence Awareness rugby league round.

Racing Returns In Style

Racing Returns In Style

Nanango Race Club’s triumphant return last Saturday – with a massive seven races on the card – faced a number of hurdles even before the barriers opened for Race 1.

AFL Back At Lyle Vidler

AFL Back At Lyle Vidler

All three South Burnett Saints teams will be back in action at home this weekend after all enjoyed a week off from the Darling Downs AFL competition.