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Teenage Girl Wounded

Teenage Girl Wounded

A teenage girl was airlifted to hospital on Tuesday night after reportedly being shot on a property at Chahpingah.

Tractor Destroyed In Fire

Tractor Destroyed In Fire

A tractor pulling a slasher was destroyed in a blaze which spread to nearby grassland at Haly Creek on Tuesday afternoon.

History Group Toasts 50 Years

History Group Toasts 50 Years

The Bunya Mountains Natural History Association toasted its 50th birthday on Monday with a special celebration at its ‘Cedarvale’ museum.

Under 15s Comp To Kick Off

Under 15s Comp To Kick Off

Rumours of a special Under15s rugby league competition happening prior to the kick-off the full 2026 South Burnett season have been confirmed.

Man Injured In Crash

Man Injured In Crash

A man aged in his 30s was injured on Monday morning in a collision at a notorious highway intersection just outside Nanango.

Country Rep To Join Racing Qld

Country Rep To Join Racing Qld

A representative from country racing will be appointed to the Board of Racing Queensland, part of a shake-up of the industry planned by the State Government.

WDRC CEO Plans To Retire

WDRC CEO Plans To Retire

Western Downs Regional Council CEO Jodie Taylor announced on Friday she would not be seeking to renew her contract when it expires in December.

Bail Crackdown Includes GPS

Bail Crackdown Includes GPS

Attorney-General and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the passing of new youth bail monitoring laws through Parliament.

Tarong Battery Comes Online

Tarong Battery Comes Online

The $514 million 300MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Tarong Power Station has begun supplying electricity to the grid.

Minor To Moderate Flood Alert

Minor To Moderate Flood Alert

The Bureau of Meteorology issued a Flood Watch warning on Friday afternoon for minor to moderate flooding this weekend across parts of southern Queensland, including the Wide Bay-Burnett.

Littleproud Praises New Lib Leader

Littleproud Praises New Lib Leader

Nationals Leader David Littleproud has congratulated Angus Taylor on taking charge of the Liberal Party after a spill motion and subsequent vote ejected former leader Sussan Ley on Friday morning.