Kingaroy Man Charged With Rape
A 58-year-old Kingaroy man charged with rape and grievous bodily harm was refused bail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday.
Police Investigate ‘Needle’ Incident
Police are investigating after a number of students at Murgon State High School suffered needlestick injuries on Monday.
Cattle Prices Forecast To Ease
Agribusiness financier Rabobank says there are signals that record cattle prices might be coming off the boil.
Goomeri’s Fun Rolls On Again
Goomeri has marked the 25th anniversary of its popular Pumpkin Festival with four days of festival fun, culminating in its trademarked Great Australian Pumpkin Roll on Sunday afternoon.
Work Starts On Solar Farm
Construction of a 210MW solar farm at Woolooga is expected to begin within months, with preliminary works already begun.
AgForce Slams Climate Claims
AgForce has questioned the credibility of the Australia Institute’s statements on climate, saying it had been “hypocritical” in regards to agriculture.
Kingaroy Facing Water Crisis: Mayor
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto says he is “desperate” for a permanent water solution for Kingaroy, claiming Council could “end up trucking water”.
$220,000 Needed For Footpath
A $3 million footpath connecting Cherbourg to Murgon is likely to cost more than expected after funding for a pedestrian bridge was rejected.
Biker Injured At Goomeri
A man, aged in his 60s, was airlifted to hospital after his motorcycle and a vehicle collided on the Burnett Highway just outside Goomeri on Saturday afternoon.
Kilkivan, Goomeri Share Grants
Two community organisations – one in Goomeri, the other in Kilkivan – will share in Gympie Regional Council’s latest round of community grants.
Applications Open For Scholarships
Applications are now open for the annual Nuffield Australia scholarships that have proven a gamechanger in the past for so many Australian farmers.
Sportfirst To Host KCCI
Sportfirst Kingaroy will host the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s June meet’n’greet.
Mayor Backs COVID Vaccinations
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has encouraged residents to get a COVID vaccination to help protect the safety of the community.
Ag Workers Top Fatality Rates
Agriculture, forestry and fishing workers have the highest work fatality rate in Queensland, according to the latest Work-Related Traumatic Injury Fatalities report published by Safe Work Australia.
Stags Dash Wondai’s Dream
Wondai Wolves’ league fans would have been hoping for a fairytale result for their big reunion celebration at Wondai Sportsground last Saturday.
Wolves Look Back Over 51 Years
Wondai rugby league players from the past bonded with current Wolves in a moving ceremony at Wondai Sportsground last Saturday.
Opera Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets have gone on sale for “Are You Lonesome Tonight”, the quirky mix of opera and country music which is being brought to Kingaroy next month by Opera Queensland and the South Burnett Regional Council.
150MW Battery Plan For Tarong
Stanwell is working on a plan to install a large, standalone battery at Tarong Power Station to support storage of renewable energy.
KTP Slashes Glendon Street Car Parks
South Burnett Regional Council has revealed the Kingaroy Transformation Project upgrade of Glendon Street will slash the number of car parking spaces in the area.
Upgrade For Yarraman Pool
Community members living with a disability will soon enjoy better accessibility to Yarraman Memorial Pool with construction of a new changing room scheduled to begin later this year.
