Numbers Dip But Prices Steady
Good local rainfall reduced numbers to just over 500 at the latest Murgon fortnightly cattle sale on Tuesday.
MP Queries Axing Of Cancer Role
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has written to the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board about the scrapping of the Nurse Navigator Cancer Care role at Kingaroy Hospital.
Be Aware, Not Alarmed: Council
South Burnett Regional Council says it is working in partnership with the Local Disaster Management Group and other government agencies following the confirmation of a case of COVID-19 in Kingaroy.
Woman Hurt In Rollover
A young woman has been airlifted to hospital after she was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Crows Nest Road near Haden on Friday morning.
Release Road Cash Now: MP
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has called on the State Government to immediately release an extra $500 million for road projects to create new jobs in regional Queensland.
Murgon Ready To Show Off
Murgon’s 97th annual show is on this Saturday (March 14) after a busy lead-up which included a stylish Country Cabaret at Murgon Town Hall.
Do You Know Where To Vote?
Wondering where to vote in the upcoming Council elections?
Coronavirus Confirmed In Kingaroy
Queensland Health has confirmed there is one case of novel coronavirus – COVID-19 – in Kingaroy
Rain Pushes Back Wind Farm Date
Recent wet weather and some quality issues with a small number of turbine components have extended the completion date for the Coopers Gap Wind Farm from June to September.
Why Was Cancer Role Scrapped?
The secretary of a local cancer support group has criticised Queensland Health for axing the position of “Nurse Navigator Cancer Care” at Kingaroy Hospital.
Rotarians To Flock To Kingaroy
Hundreds of Rotarians will be heading to Kingaroy next year – and between $500,000 and $750,000 pumped into the local economy – thanks to local businessman Neil Black.
Water Issues Dominate Forum
Everyone knows that roads, rates and rubbish are the key issues for local councils … but in Goomeri, you should also add in water and the still-closed swimming pool.
SB Crime Concerns ‘Ignored’
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the State Government is failing to listen to the concerns of South Burnett residents about youth crime.
Men’s Shed Hosts Fun Afternoon
Kingaroy Men’s Shed will be hosting a special “Camp Oven Under The Stars” on Saturday afternoon (March 14) as a fundraiser for the LifeFlight Foundation.
Heritage Grants Close Soon
Community groups only have nine more days to apply for support in the latest round of the Heritage Nanango Community Funding scheme.
TRC Grants Aid Local Communities
Yarraman and Cooyar community groups are among 47 organisations which will receive grants under Round 2 of Toowoomba Regional Council’s 2019-20 Community Grants program.
Would-Be Mayors Off And Running
The four candidates hoping to become the next South Burnett Mayor faced off for the first time during their election campaign on Tuesday evening.
ALP Vows To Get Tough, Too
A day after the LNP vowed to come down tough on young offenders, the State Government has announced sweeping changes to crack down on youth crime.
Woman Assaulted In Road Rage Incident
Police are investigating an apparent road rage incident at Wooroolin last week during which a 57-year-old woman was assaulted.
Mitch Just Misses National Title
Blackbutt axeman Mitch Argent just missed out on another national title when he came third in the prestigious Stihl Timbersports 2020 Australian Trophy competition at the weekend.
