Bushfire Warning: South Nanango
QFES issued an “Advice” alert to local residents on Wednesday afternoon for a bushfire at South Nanango, burning to the north of Beitzel Road and to the east of Bochmann Road.
Safety Tips Prove Popular
Kingaroy Police’s popular “Under The Bonnet” safety session for drivers attracted more than 30 people on Wednesday night.
So Where Were You, Kingaroy?
So Kingaroy residents … you must be all happy with the South Burnett Regional Council? No issues you’d like to discuss, no questions you’d like to ask or any praise and thanks you’d like to give?
Christmas Carnival Cancelled
The Kingaroy Christmas Carnival is the latest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘House Sitters’ Face Court
The couple arrested in Nanango on August 4 after allegedly lying on their Queensland border declarations were in town to “house sit”, it has been revealed.
China ‘To Target Dairy Next’
A Monash University lecturer claims Chinese allegations that Australia has been “dumping” cheap wine is payback for past actions.
Bazaar Bid To Beat COVID
COVID-19 smashed plans for this year’s Blackbutt Avocado Festival but organisers have now come up with a “bazaar” plan in its place.
Work To Start On Drop-In Centre
A sod-turning ceremony will be held in Murgon on Saturday morning to mark the start of construction of a drop-in centre for military veterans.
Mystery Body Baffles Police
Police are appealing to the public for help to clear up a 12-year-old mystery.
Mayor Told To Contact Premier
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has been directed to contact Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk urgently.
Vietnam Memories Will Never Fade
“The memories will never fade for those of us who were there” … these words by Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL president Don Davey rang true for many who gathered to mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day.
Woman Charged With Assault
A 33-year-old Kingaroy woman has been charged with assault, wilful damage and public nuisance after she allegedly threw a keyboard at an employee of a Kingaroy business.
$15m Project To Overhaul Towers
Powerlink is undertaking specialised maintenance work on 660 high-voltage electricity towers between Biloela and Kingaroy.
BOM Issues La Niña Alert
The Bureau of Meteorology says the chance of a La Niña occurring this year – meaning above-average rainfall and more tropical cyclones – has increased to 70 per cent, roughly three times the normal likelihood.
Council To Host KCCI Meet’n’Greet
South Burnett Regional Council will host the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
MP Defends Wine Industry
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has defended the Australian wine industry over allegations of dumping made by Chinese officials.
Toowoomba Proposes Water Alliance
oowoomba Regional Council will work with neighbouring councils to form a Water Alliance in an effort to ensure future water security for the Darling Downs.
Service Salutes Memories Of WWII
One of Alf Purser’s strongest memories of World War II was picking up Australian prisoners from a Japanese POW camp and flying them back to Australia soon after peace was declared.
Pig Weekend Planned Online
COVID-19 may have derailed this year’s BaconFest but festival organisers want to make sure fans don’t miss out on their annual “pig” fix.
Uni Boasts Of Salary Success
Graduates from the University of Southern Queensland have the highest starting salary in Queensland – and the second best nationally – according to the latest Good Universities Guide.
