Police Reach Out To Community
Kingaroy police have two more community outreach events happening next week … another of their popular “Coffee With a Cop” sessions and a free “Under The Bonnet” workshop.
Fire Ban Extended
The local fire ban in place in the Toowoomba Regional Council area – due to expire on Friday – has been extended again.
Police Seek Witnesses
Police investigations are continuing into the alleged assault of a 12-year-old Tarong girl in Nanango last Tuesday (November 26).
Watchdog To Fact Check Poll Claims
The Local Government Association of Queensland is funding an independent fact-checking watchdog in a bid to expose fake news in the lead-up to the March Council elections.
Woolooga Bushfire: Update
Firefighters were called just after noon on Tuesday to a bushfire burning near Brooweena-Woolooga Road, north of Woolooga.
$1.9m To Promote Farm Safety
Farmsafe Australia has been given $1.9 million by the Federal Government for awareness and education campaigns.
Business Breakfast Supports Local Family
A breakfast on Tuesday, December 17, will help raise funds for a Kingaroy family whose child suffers from a rare genetic disorder.
Rocky Journey For Old School
These days Rocky Hill is just a small rise beside Rocky Creek on the highway between Nanango and Yarraman … but in 1924 it was the site of the Rocky Hill School.
New Council Office To Open Next Week
Nanango’s new $2 million Customer Service Centre will re-open next week after a six-month overhaul of the former Nanango Shire Council building.
End Of An Era For Wondai
The Wondai Community Kindergarten building closed its doors for the final time on Tuesday
Calista’s Bringing Carols Back Home
Nanango’s “little cathedral in the bush” is welcoming back home soprano Calista Walters this Christmas for a special performance of carols on Saturday, December 14.
Kumbia’s Courts Are A Big Hit
A crowd of about 50 gathered on Sunday to officially reopen Kumbia’s tennis courts and mark the end of a multi-year project
Silly Season Hits Nanango Races
Nanango’s special Christmas race meeting on Sunday had everything … spills, thrills and even a spot of cooling rain between races.
Nurse Consultant To Help Families
A temporary Child Development Clinical Nurse Consultant has been hired by the Darling Downs Child Health Service.
‘Secret Power Tax’ In Regions: LNP
South-east Queensland residents are enjoying savings of more than $300 a year on their power bills thanks to price competition among retailers, according to the latest Queensland Competition Authority annual report released on Monday.
Acland May Go To High Court
The fate of the Stage 3 expansion of the New Acland Coal mine may end up being decided in the High Court.
Man Injured In Fall
A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a fall from a roof at a private property near Kumbia on Monday morning.
CTC Looks Back On A Busy Year
Long-serving Board member Michael Carroll was presented with a thank you gift at the annual general meeting of South Burnett CTC last week
After 39 Years, It’s Time To Retire
A well-loved Kingaroy business which has been trading for almost 40 years will be closing its doors on Christmas Eve, unless a last-minute buyer steps forward.
Proteco Expansion To Create More Jobs
Proteco Oils in Kingaroy will be adding as many as 26 jobs to its local workforce, thanks to a $730,000 investment in new technology.
