Alkaloids Charges Adjourned
Charges against Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd and the company’s former export manager, Christopher Kenneth Joyce, have been adjourned to March.
Contractors To Replace Roof
Contractors will begin work next month to replace the roof on the South Burnett Energy Centre in Henry Street, Nanango.
New Faces At St John’s
St John’s Lutheran School Kingaroy has hired several new teachers and extra support staff to keep pace with a surge in student enrolments.
$437,000 Boost For Local Groups
South Burnett community groups will receive more than $437,000 in funding from the latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Hospitals Chosen As Vaccine ‘Hubs’
Six hospitals across Queensland will serve as the distribution hubs for the rollout of the Pfizer vaccine when it becomes available.
TRC Seeks Feedback On Libraries
Yarraman residents have been invited to provide feedback about their local library.
Qld Health ‘Cleaning, Fixing’ Damage
Darling Downs Health has responded to community concerns about stormwater leaks and the demolition process at the new $92.5 million Kingaroy Hospital.
Bundaberg Pulls Out Of WBBROC
Bundaberg Regional Council has quit the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils (WBBROC).
Rider Trampled By Horse
A rider has been flown to hospital after he was reportedly thrown from his horse and then trampled.
BIEDO Organises Reef Update
BIEDO has organised two consultation sessions to brief landholders about the ramifications of new Barrier Reef laws.
Council Adopts New Arts Policy
South Burnett Regional Council will establish an Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee to take over the operation of its Regional Arts Development Fund.
Qld Border To Open To NSW
Queensland will reopen to all of NSW at 1:00am on Monday (February 1).
NAB To Close Murgon Branch
Murgon’s branch of the National Australia Bank is closing on April 22.
Minister Quizzed Over Hospital Leaks
Rumours that Kingaroy’s new $92.5 million hospital sprang a serious leak during recent rainstorms have prompted a “please explain” from local MP Deb Frecklington.
Last Chance To Audition!
Budding actors have one more chance to audition for Nanango Theatre Company’s next production which will hit the stage in April.
Long-Awaited Project Finally Begins
Kingaroy’s $13.6 million CBD makeover is now officially under way, despite protest petitions circulating in the community and a small delay to the planned sod-turning ceremony.
Stars Outshine Bulls In T20
Northern Stars defeated Southern Bulls by four wickets in the last over of Round 1 of the Carl Rackemann Challenge played at Lyle Vidler Oval on Tuesday afternoon.
Four Charged With Robbery
Three children and an 18-year-old woman will face charges after two people were allegedly robbed in Haly Street, Kingaroy, on Tuesday morning.
Thieves Take Two Cars
Police are investigating the theft of two vehicles in separate incidents in Kingaroy on Sunday night.
Popular GP Honoured In Awards
Nanango’s popular GP Dr Fred Morgan has shunned publicity throughout his career, but he can’t avoid it this week after picking up two major awards.
