CCTV Helps Police Catch Thieves
Blackbutt police are urging rural residents to consider buying CCTV cameras to help protect their properties from thieves.
Teenager Missing In Kingaroy
UPDATE October 19: The young man has been located safe and well.
Karl Named As Award Finalist
Murgon apprentice Karl Berlin has been named as a finalist in the Motor Trades Association of Queensland Apprentice of the Year award.
Suki To Sniff Out Illegal Pork
A detector dog has been stationed at Darwin Airport to help screen international passengers and cargo in a bid to stop African swine fever from entering Australia.
Driver Taken To Hospital
A driver was taken to hospital after a single-vehicle crash just outside Kingaroy on Thursday evening.
Another Ripper Maidenwell Weekend
The Maidenwell Community Group aims to “save a life” with its annual Maidenwell Post Rip weekend … and they did it again this year, handing over a cheque for $12,500 on Sunday to the LifeFlight Foundation.
Forum Looks At A Future Without Tarong
A forum being held in Kingaroy next week will look at how the South Burnett’s economy can survive after the Tarong Power Stations close down
Moreton Notches Up $26m Loss
Moreton Resources – the company which hopes to develop an open-cut coal mine on the outskirts of Kingaroy – has recorded a $26.47 million loss.
Shanyce’s Art Takes Pride Of Place
An artwork by St Mary’s Catholic College Year 12 student Shanyce Blackman will have pride of place on Friday at a special ceremony in Brisbane.
Truck Driver Escapes Injury
The female driver of a cattle truck escaped without injury when her semi-trailer rolled on the Burnett Highway, south of Goomeri, on Thursday morning.
Grants To Boost Recycling
Regional councils and businesses will have greater access to recycling thanks to a new $6 million State Government Regional Recycling Transport Assistance Package (RRTAP).
Can You Spot Locals In 1927 Film?
An Australian film shot in Murgon and Cherbourg in 1927 using local residents as extras will get a rare public screening at Barambah Station next month.
CleanCo Headache For Stanwell
Stanwell Corporation is facing a potential PR problem at the end of this month when ownership of its low and no-emissions power stations is transferred to the new State Government-owned entity CleanCo.
Council One-On-One In Kingaroy
Kingaroy residents turned out in force – well, at least 11 of them did – on Wednesday afternoon to take part in the South Burnett Regional Council’s “listening tour” meeting.
Clouds To Race Again In Wondai Cup
It is exciting to report that Clouds is looking to make it back to back Roy and Glenis Radunz Wondai Cup on Saturday, October 19
MP Unveils Nanango Bursary
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has launched a new School Leavers Bursary to help support students in her electorate who are pursuing further study after Year 12.
Survey To Identify Info Gaps
The Burnett Catchment Care Association is asking local landholders to complete a short survey about information gaps in the Inland Burnett.
Cricket Season Ready To Go
Round 1 of the South Burnett’s new-look senior cricket competition will get under way this Saturday
Meet’n’Greet At Astill’s
The award-winning Astill’s Electrical Services in Kingaroy Street will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Pizza Night For Chappies
Enjoy pizza? Like dessert? Then the Kingaroy Local Chaplaincy Committee’s latest fundraiser could be your perfect night out.
