Woman Charged With Drink-Driving
A 65-year-old woman has been charged with drink-driving after she allegedly blew more than two times the legal limit when pulled over by police in Kingaroy on Sunday afternoon.
Applications Sought For RDA
The Federal Government is calling for nominations for chairs for the various Regional Development Australia (RDA) organisations across Australia.
Update To Border Pass System
An improved border pass system to streamline entering Queensland will be introduced on Tuesday (November 10).
Fire At Wooroolin Wetlands
Fire crews were called to a large bushfire burning in the Wooroolin Wetlands on Monday afternoon.
Flag To Fly High In Murgon
An historic event will occur in Murgon on Thursday morning when the Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time on a new flagpole erected opposite the town’s War Memorial.
Juniors Shine As Rain Comes Again
Rain again affected cricket in the South Burnett region last weekend, with one game washed out and the T20 final of the A Grade competition to be rescheduled.
Speaker Shares Gympie Ideas
Gympie Chamber of Commerce president Tony Goodman was the special guest speaker at a breakfast meeting of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry held in Kingaroy on Thursday morning.
New Face At Kumbia Station
Senior Constable Todd Armstrong has been appointed the new officer-in-charge at Kumbia Police station.
Mural Plan For Rail Trail
A fundraising event is being held on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail on November 29 as part of a project to create eye-catching murals on a concrete underpass near Colinton.
Parkrunners Get Set To Return
Weekend runners will be happy … parkrun will be back in action from November 28!
Roberta’s Connecting Forks & Farms
Diners at the KCCI breakfast in Kingaroy on Thursday morning had the opportunity to preview copies of local chef Roberta Schablon’s new cookbook, “The Saucy Fork”.
‘Dark Fibre’ Plan For CBD
Kingaroy’s transformation project – which began recently – could herald a new era of high-speed internet connectivity for the town’s CBD if an exciting project being explored by the SBRC comes to fruition.
MP Offers $1000 Bursary
MP Deb Frecklington opened the second round of her Nanango Electorate Year 12 School Leaver’s Bursary on Thursday to help support local students pursuing further study or qualifications after Year 12.
SBRC To Join New Alliance
South Burnett Regional Council will be part of a new economic development body made up neighbouring councils, Mayor Brett Otto announced at the KCCI breakfast on Thursday morning.
Prompt Action Fixes Storm Issues
Electrical equipment at the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant was knocked out of action when the plant was struck by lightning during last Saturday’s thunderstorm.
Work To Start Soon On Park
Work to build an all-abilities playground at Butter Factory Park in Nanango will begin in December.
Horse Riders Hold First Event
Organisers of an equestrian sport that can trace its roots back to Portugal, Spain and Italy were delighted when they held their first competition at Nanango’s Showgrounds recently and saw it draw 53 competitors from all over south-east Queensland.
Applications Sought For Committee
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest to fill three positions on its independent Corporate Risk and Audit Advisory Committee.
Fun Night To Celebrate Agriculture
Local singer Dean Perrett – whose latest single “Six Decks To Darwin” has been making a big impression on country music charts this year – will be one of the guest entertainers at a special event to be held at the Bjelke-Petersen property ‘Bethany’ later this month.
GRC Working To Rebuild Trust: Mayor
Gympie Regional Council can’t afford the maintenance of its “beautiful” aquatic centre or the $2 million annual bill to keep the Mary Valley Rattler running, Mayor Glen Hartwig admitted on Thursday.
