Obituary: Don Davey 1946-2026
Long-serving Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-Branch president Don Davey OAM died on Thursday morning, aged 79.
Kingaroy Man Killed In Crash
A 45-year-old Kingaroy man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at Wooroolin in the early hours of Friday.
Large Fire Destroys Shed
A fire in a large storage shed at Widgee on Thursday afternoon forced Ergon Energy to cut power to local residents until damage to powerlines could be assessed.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Sportsbet Nanango Race Club will be holding its Valentine’s Day Race Meeting at the Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday.
Two Decades Of Musical Magic
Two decades ago 16 people met at the Carrollee Hotel in Kingaroy to discuss an idea that seemed a little crazy at the time … to form a community orchestra for the South Burnett.
Local Artists On Show At Galleries
South Burnett art lovers had two gallery openings to choose from on Friday night, with both the Kingaroy and Wondai regional art galleries debuting their February exhibitions.
Man Injured In Ladder Fall
A man, aged in his 60s, was airlifted to hospital after falling from a ladder in the Blackbutt region on Tuesday afternoon.
Friendly Invitation To Local JPs
The JPs In The Community Program volunteers in Kingaroy would like to issue an invitation to the almost 100 qualified Justices of the Peace in Kingaroy … please join us!
Overdue Rates Properties Sold
Three South Burnett properties with rates overdue for more than three years were sold by auction in Kingaroy on Tuesday morning.
Is Your Defibrillator Registered?
The Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee is calling on all South Burnett organisations to make sure their life-saving Automated External Defibrillators are registered with the Queensland Ambulance Service.
Man Hurt In Crash
A man aged in his 40s suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash at Booubyjan on Monday morning.
High-Risk Patients To Be Reported
The State Government has added mandatory reporting by health professionals to its new suite of firearms controls.
Fun Run To Mark Footpath Stage 1
Cherbourg Council has organised a community fun run next week to mark the official opening of the first stage of the new footpath linking Cherbourg and Murgon.
Major Retail Block Goes To Auction
Brisbane-based Deluca Corporation is selling a major retail site in Kingaroy.
Qld To Tighten Firearms Laws
The State Government plans to introduce new laws into the Queensland Parliament next week to tighten firearms legislation and boost penalties for illegal weapons.
Boost For GP Training
The Royal Australian College of GPs has secured a $751.3 million, five-year training agreement with the Federal Government which could expand access to GPs in rural areas.
$75,000 Grant For Kingaroy Business
Kingaroy-based business Fempro Armour has received a $75,000 grant from the State Government’s Ignite Spark Program.
Mobile Service Centre Coming
Services Australia’s mobile service centre truck “Desert Rose” will be visiting several South Burnett towns over the next few weeks.
Mayors Discuss Shared Priorities
Water security, freight routes and digital connectivity were three of the major topics discussed at last week’s meeting of the Darling Downs and South West Queensland Council of Mayors hosted by Toowoomba Regional Council.
Purple Tomatoes To Go On Sale
Shoppers can expect to see purple tomatoes for sale later this year following the approval of the cultivation and distribution for sale of a genetically modified plant.
