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One New Case Reported

One New Case Reported

Queensland Health reported one new case of COVID-19 on Saturday, a woman aged in her 60s living on Russell Island.

Qld Jobless ‘Now 16pc’

Qld Jobless ‘Now 16pc’

Average unemployment across Australia rose to 13.8 per cent in August according to market research firm Roy Morgan … but in Queensland, it has hit 16 per cent.

Drivers Head To Court

Drivers Head To Court

Trying to beat the lights has cost a Kingaroy man a trip to court and probably the loss of his licence.

Women Charged With Assault

Women Charged With Assault

Two women will appear in Cherbourg Magistrates Court on September 9 charged with assault occasioning bodily harm after separate incidents.

More Avian Flu Detected

More Avian Flu Detected

Biosecurity Queensland is urging poultry owners to have good biosecurity measures in place after avian influenza was detected on six more farms in Victoria.

Ergon Warning After Near Misses

Ergon Warning After Near Misses

Ergon Energy is pleading for all heavy machinery operators to take care and stay “line aware” after four separate incidents of equipment hitting powerlines during the past 48 hours.

Artwork Tracks Social Changes

Artwork Tracks Social Changes

Kingaroy Art Gallery’s big open day on Saturday has been cancelled but the Kingaroy Arts Team is keen to let everyone know you can still drop by on any weekday.

Words Can Be Wonderful

Words Can Be Wonderful

Students in Years 3 to 6 at St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy were treated to a morning of literacy and laughter when Australian author Steven Herrick visited on Tuesday morning.

Council Policy Aims To Cut Discounts

Council Policy Aims To Cut Discounts

The South Burnett Regional Council has called for public comment on a new policy that could mean some community groups will have to pay full Council fees if they have received government funding to help with an infrastructure project.