Clinic To Open For Health Staff
The Priority 1A COVID-19 vaccination rollout is due to start in the South Burnett next week with the opening of a clinic at Kingaroy Hospital.
Boys Charged Over Break-In
Two local boys have been charged by police in relation to the vandalism of the Blackbutt cricket and rugby league clubhouse.
Nanango, Murgon Draw First Blood
As the South Burnett cricket season wound up, the rugby league season kicked off with a massive day of games on Saturday at Nanango’s Fred Kassulke Oval.
Work Starts On $3.5m Project
Work has started on a $3.5 million project in Kingaroy by Queensland developer Deluca Corporation, the company which brought Bunnings to the South Burnett.
Elders Celebrate Diamond Day
Cherbourg Elders Jack and Ada Simpson were treated to a special day by family members on Saturday to mark 60 years of marriage.
Nanango Wraps Up Senior Season
Murgon Diggers finished on top of the South Burnett ladder after a strong season but were pipped at the post by Nanango Scorpions in a tight Grand Final game played at Wondai Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Thumbs Up For COVID Vaccine!
Vaccinations against COVID-19 received a big “thumbs up” from the first group to receive their injections in Kingaroy on Monday.
Smiles As Bookarama Is Back
Book lovers had 12,000 reasons to smile – or rather, 12,000 books to pore over – with the return of Bookarama to Kingaroy at the weekend.
$30,000 Cash Stolen
Goomeri Police are investigating the theft of $30,000 in cash during a break-in at a rural residence.
Small Rise In Standpipe Charges
Yarraman residents who access water from the local standpipe – and are not connected to the town water supply – will notice a small increase in charges from July 1.
Booie Man Charged
A 19-year-old Booie man has been charged with drink driving – and his licence suspended immediately – after he was allegedly caught driving at more than twice the legal alcohol limit.
Two Die In Highway Crash
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after two men were killed in a three-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway on Sunday afternoon.
Wanted Man Arrested
Police have arrested a 22-year-old Blackbutt man after an incident at South Nanango on Thursday afternoon in which a police car was allegedly rammed.
Staff Take A Stand Against Bullying
Staff members at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy joined in the National Day Against Bullying and Violence on Friday, wearing special shirts designed to spark a conversation.
Scorpions To Face Murgon In Final
The season is winding up rapidly for South Burnett cricketers, with the Grand Final of the local senior competition to be played this Saturday.
New Servo Proposed For Yarraman
Yarraman could get a new service station if Toowoomba Regional Council approves plans submitted to it this week.
Andrew Farewells Wondai Cadets
Wondai’s 135 Army Cadet Unit now has a new commanding officer with Captain (AAC) Andrew Sampson officially stepping away from the role.
Six To Face Drugs Charges
Five people will appear in Murgon Magistrates Court on April 13 charged with drug offences after recent police raids across the South Burnett.
4WD Found, Man Missing
UPDATE: Police have located the 59-year-old man reported missing from Everton Park, safe and well.
Boil Water Alert For Cherbourg
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has reminded Cherbourg residents and visitors that a “boil water” alert remains in place in the community.
