New Hospital ‘Looks Fantastic’
The Darling Downs Health executive team and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington inspected Stage 1 of the new Kingaroy Hospital redevelopment on Thursday.
Leos’ Legacy Lives On
The former Nanango Leos Club – junior members of Lions International – may be no more, but their legacy will live on.
Rain Fails To Dampen Festive Spirits
Wet weather may have forced a last-minute change of venue for “Discovering The Heart Of Christmas” on Sunday, but it couldn’t put a dent in the high spirits of the many children who took part.
Murgon Rattles Kumbia In Final
Ladder leaders Murgon Diggers defeated Kumbia Rattlers by 17 runs in the final of the South Burnett T20 competition played at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Wattle Camp Man Dies In Crash
A man has died after a collision between two vehicles at the intersection of Redmans Road and Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road at Booie on Friday afternoon.
Updated Alerts List Released
Queensland Health has expanded the list of venues linked to visits by a NSW woman confirmed to have COVID-19.
Moreton’s Coal Licence ‘Non-Current’
Landholders in the Coolabunia and Goodger areas opposed to Moreton Resources’ proposed open cut coal mine have received an early Christmas present.
First Tick For ‘Fair Go’ Label
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is proposing to authorise the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation proposed “Fair Go Dairy” licensing scheme for five years.
Qld Issues COVID-19 Alert
Anyone who flew into Brisbane on Wednesday on Virgin flight VA-925 – or who visited the Glen Hotel at Eight Mile Plains the same day – has been urged to be alert for COVID-19 symptoms.
Council To Fix Memorial Footpath
South Burnett Regional Council plans to spend an estimated $22,000 to repair the footpath around the Murgon War Memorial.
New Life Breathed Into Old Ways
A new tradition based on thousands of years of history is being forged at the Bunya Mountains thanks to the efforts of a younger generation keen to explore culture.
Warning To Would-Be Travellers
Queenslanders who plan to visit greater Sydney should consider the risk of these areas being declared a COVID-19 hotspot, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has warned.
Woman Injured In Crash
A woman has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash at Widgee on Thursday afternoon.
Fuel Cell Decision Postponed
A long-awaited fuel cell in Durong moved a step closer on Wednesday but the operator is unlikely to be announced until February.
Developers Must Build To Get Discounts
A rural residential estate developer who said their development would generate $50 million worth of business for the local economy has been refused an exemption from paying Operational Works application fees.
MP Shocked By Farmer’s Death
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has offered his condolences to the family of a farmer killed in floodwaters on Wednesday night.
Toowoomba Base For Cancer Nurse
Queensland Health will create a “Nurse Navigator Cancer Care and Chronic Disease” role – based in Toowoomba – to service cancer patients in the South Burnett and beyond.
Thieves Dump Stolen Quad Bike
Police are hunting thieves who stole a quad bike from a farm shed on Coolabunia Road and later dumped it in a quarry.
Grants Sought For Rail Trail, Saleyards
The South Burnett Regional Council will seek Federal Government funding to build the Proston-Hivesville Rail Trail and upgrade the Coolabunia Saleyards.
Durong Man Faces Gun Charges
A man has been charged with drug and firearms offences following a search at a Durong property on Tuesday.
