New Future For Ringsfield?
A new community group will be formed in a bid to take over the operation of Nanango’s historic Ringsfield complex.
Joh’s Life Goes Under The Hammer
Ever fancied owning Lady Bjelke-Petersen’s cake tins or Sir Joh’s walking stick? The current bid on Lloyds Auctions’ website are just $270 for the tins and $330 for the stick.
Small Business Energy Grants Open
Small businesses have been encouraged to apply for grants to help lower their power bills … but Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has warned they should act fast.
Firies Get Ready … Are You?
Malar-Booie Rural Fire Brigade now has some of the latest communication technology on board, just in time for the official start of Queensland’s bushfire season.
No COVID-19 Cases
South Regional Council has urged local residents to “be alert, not alarmed” when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Buyer Interested In Silver Mine
Troubled mining company Moreton Resources – currently in liquidation – may have sold its silver holdings on the Granite Belt.
Worker Hit By Stolen Car
A service station employee was injured when a fuel drive-off went badly wrong in Kingaroy on Wednesday night.
Woman Trapped In Crash
A woman had to be cut free from her vehicle after a serious collision on the Brisbane Valley Highway on Wednesday afternoon.
Maxi Success For Local Family At Ekka
Jen-Daview Limousins, from Kingaroy, has taken home the prestigious Grand Champion Led Steer Carcase award at the 2020 Royal Queensland Show.
More Rates Meetings Announced
South Burnett Regional Council has released the details of more of Mayor Brett Otto’s Rates Information sessions.
Fines For Some Non-Voters
Will you get fined if you didn’t vote at the Council elections in March? The official response is … it depends.
Aged Care Worker Fined
A 55-year-old former BlueCare support worker pleaded guilty in Murgon Magistrates Court on Tuesday to five charges of stealing.
MP Slams Border Crossers
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has slammed the actions of two people arrested in Nanango on Tuesday after allegedly lying on their border declaration forms.
Thieves Target Two Businesses
Police are investigating two break-and-enters which occurred at Kingaroy businesses in the early hours of Monday morning.
Nanango Duo Faces Border Charges
Two people arrested in Nanango will face charges after allegedly lying on their border entry passes.
Nanango Welcomes Back Racing
Horse racing returned to the South Burnett on Saturday after an absence of almost six months … and the smiles on the faces of fans were easy to see.
Hardy To Head LNP
Toowoomba agribusiness consultant Cynthia Hardy has been elected acting president of the Liberal National Party (LNP), the first woman to hold the position since the party was formed in 2008.
Three Drivers Charged
Three men will face charges of unlicensed driving after being pulled over by police in Kingaroy during the past week.
Mayor To Explain Rates
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto is inviting residents to attend a “Rates Information Session” to be held at Murgon on Thursday evening (August 6).
No More Passes For Diplomats
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Queensland will ensure consular and diplomatic staff returning from overseas or from interstate hotspots will go into hotel quarantine.
