Men’s Hard Work Goes On Show
The members of the Murgon’s Men’s Shed have been very busy since they first got together at their shed in Macalister Street in 2014.
Riley’s Game To Remember
Riley Sippel – one of the South Burnett’s best young cricketers – had a match he won’t be forgetting for a long time when he turned out for Murgon Diggers last Saturday.
SBRC Rates Notices Out
South Burnett Regional Council’s rates notices for the period January 1 to June 30, 2021, were issued on Wednesday.
Allena Chases A Nanango Prize
Wondai trainer Kristen Wenck and jockey Kelly Gates finished off 2020 in fine style, courtesy of Allena’s victory at $41 in the $17,000 Benchmark 55 Handicap for Fillies and Mares (1200m) at Kilcoy.
Vehicle Crashes Into Tree
One person was injured in a single-vehicle crash on the Burnett Highway on Friday afternoon.
Qld Shuts Border To Melbournians
Queensland will close its border to residents from Greater Melbourne from 1:00am on Saturday.
Graduate Nurses Join Hospital
Eighty-eight graduate nurses are beginning their healthcare journey with Darling Downs Health this month – including four at Kingaroy Hospital.
More Roadworks This Month
There will be even more roadworks happening around the South Burnett this month with resurfacing planned for a number of key State roads.
Mum Bailed After Baby’s Death
A 21-year-old mother charged over the death of her seven-month-old baby girl in Murgon on February 5 has been released on bail.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding its first race meeting for the year – the always popular Valentine’s Day annual event – at Lee Park on Saturday (February 13).
Farmer To Face Trial
A Mondure farmer accused of raping a British backpacker while she was working at his property in 2017 has been committed to stand trial.
Growers Miss Out On Cheaper Water
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has expressed concerns the State Government is “unfairly picking winners” by restricting the type of farmers who can benefit from an election commitment of a 50 per cent price cut for horticulture irrigation water.
Two Drivers Charged
Two drivers will face drug-driving charges after separate actions by police in Kingaroy on Tuesday (February 9).
Woman Charged Over Baby’s Death
Detectives have charged a 21-year-old woman following investigations into the death of a seven-month-old baby girl in Murgon last week.
Have You Seen Amy?
Police and the family of Amy Schulkins are continuing their search for answers following the disappearance of the 36-year-old more than a month ago.
Border Passes Back For Victorians
Queensland will be reinstating border passes for travellers from Victoria from Saturday (February 13).
Driver Hurt In Rollover
A driver was taken to hospital with facial injuries after two vehicles collided in Kent Street, Wondai, at lunchtime on Thursday.
Sunshine Coast Just Too Good!
Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s annual pre-season Soccer 7s carnival was another huge weekend for the club and the town.
Reef Regulations Rile Farmers
A renewed call to exclude the South Burnett from the Great Barrier Reef Catchment Area was dutifully noted by stunned departmental officers at a large Town Hall meeting held in Kingaroy on Tuesday night.
Border Couple Fined
Charges against a couple arrested in Nanango on August 4 last year after they allegedly breached Queensland’s COVID-19 border restrictions have been dropped.
