Ergon Lends A Helping Hand
Solar panels have been installed on the roof of the South Burnett Pantry in Kingaroy, thanks to a grant from the Ergon-Energex Community Fund.
AgForce Deletes BMP Data
AgForce is deleting a decade’s worth of data collected from more than 3000 farmers during various Best Management Practice (BMP) programs to stop it falling into the hands of the State Government.
Festival Marks ‘Spirit Of Maidenwell’
A small annual festival created by runners in 2015 celebrated its fifth outing in Maidenwell over the Easter break with several additions to its schedule.
More Areas Added To Drought List
Almost two-thirds of Queensland is now officially drought-declared after more regions were added to the list on Wednesday.
Kingaroy Boy, 14, Missing
Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 14-year-old boy missing from Kingaroy
LNP Calls For Tougher Gun Laws
The LNP has called for bipartisan support for stronger gun laws in Queensland.
Council Candidates To Undergo Training
Councillors and council candidates will undergo compulsory training as part of amendments to Local Government legislation introduced into State Parliament on Wednesday.
Wide Bay Renters Under Stress
A new study by the University of NSW has found the Wide Bay electorate is one of the worst in Australia for rental stress.
Coalition Promises Dairy Trading Platform
A new “trading and marketing platform” for the dairy industry could be on the cards if the Coalition wins the upcoming Federal Election.
Bega Wins Peanut Butter Case
American food giant Kraft Heinz has lost a Federal Court bid to stop Bega Cheese from selling peanut butter in clear jars with yellow lids
Man Dies In Crash
A 21-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the Esk-Hampton Road at Redbank Creek, near Esk, on Tuesday morning.
Branch Causes Blackout
About 1500 Ergon Energy customers in the South Burnett lost power briefly on Tuesday night.
Women Injured In Crash
Two women and a young girl were taken to Kingaroy Hospital following a single-vehicle crash at Mount Mceuen on Tuesday night.
Do You Know These Men?
Kingaroy detectives are seeking public help to locate the two thieves who stole a teller machine from the Kingaroy Car & Dog Wash in Rogers Drive on April 18.
Big Crowd Turns Out For Legacy
South Burnett Race Club officials breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday when big crowds turned out at Wondai Racecourse for the annual Anzac Day meeting.
Councillor Admits ‘Error’
A Toowoomba councillor has been found guilty of misconduct by the Councillor Conduct Tribunal after failing to declare a conflict of interest during a portfolio meeting.
Funeral: Glenda Harch
A funeral will be held in Gympie on Friday (May 3) for well-known Goomeri resident Glenda Harch who died last week.
Coalition Promises ‘Water Grid’
The Federal Coalition has promised to establish a “National Water Grid” if re-elected at the May 18 poll and, echoing the Bradfield Scheme, examine “large-scale water diversion projects” for rural Australia.
$320m Plan For Youth Detention Centres
The State Government has announced it will spend more than $320 million to build and expand youth detention centres in Queensland in a bid to stop re-offending.
Irrigation Up 7pc
Australian farms increased their water use in 2017-18, according to data released on Tuesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
