Bee Pest Detected In Lockyer Valley
Biosecurity Queensland is testing samples from beehives in the Lockyer Valley after fears the Varroa destructor mite has crossed the NSW border into Queensland.
Disaster Group On Alert
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group moved to Alert status on Tuesday in response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Men’s Shed Dream Comes True
Almost four years after the project started, the Kingaroy Men’s Shed on Saturday celebrated the opening of their new woodworking shed near Kingaroy Airport.
Ag Value Tipped To Reach $91b
The value of agriculture in 2025-26 is expected to be the third highest on record at $91 billion, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.
Motorbike Rider Airlifted
A motorbike rider aged in his 30s was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash at Cinnibar on Tuesday morning.
Nuclear ‘Not Viable’: Committee
The Select Committee on Nuclear Energy, which met in Nanango on November 14 last year, has released its interim report.
Be Prepared, Not Alarmed: Council
The South Burnett community has been asked to “Be Prepared But Not Alarmed” as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the south-east Queensland coast.
Community Digs Deep For Hospital
A health emergency two years ago prompted a fundraising campaign which has resulted in several pieces of specialised equipment being donated to Kingaroy Hospital.
TRC Launches Waste Survey
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting Yarraman and Cooyar residents and business owners to provide feedback on how they manage their waste.
Burn Planned In National Park
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a planned burn in the Bunya Mountains National Park this week to reduce the risk and intensity of bushfires.
Fire Tower’s Condition To Be Assessed
The Jimna Forest Action Group Inc has advised that another assessment of the condition of the historic Jimna Fire Tower will be carried later this month.
Three Hurt In Crash
A driver aged in her 30s was airlifted to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition after a single-vehicle rollover on Monday morning.
South Burnett Wins Nailbiter
South Burnett took home the Goodchild Shield trophy after a nailbiting Grand Final played at Murgon Showgrounds last Sunday.
Cricketers Turn Pink For Cancer
South Burnett junior cricketers turned pink for a day last weekend to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation’s breast care nurses.
Legendary Fun Comes To Kingaroy
A large crowd gathered at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday for a family day of rugby league topped off by the craziness of the International Legends Of League.
Vale: Bob Hagan 1940-2025
The rugby league world is mourning the death of former Australian, Queensland and NSW player Bob Hagan, 85, who died this week.
Free Flu Vaccinations Available
Queensland’s annual free flu vaccination program begins on Saturday (March 1).
2025 School Leaders Congratulated
Kingaroy State High School’s student leaders for 2025 were congratulated in a special investiture ceremony held at the school on Monday.
25-Year ‘Blueprint’ For Ag
The State Government has begun consultations to develop a 25-year plan to “future-proof” Queensland primary industries.
Reseal For Mountain Road
Work to repair a stretch of Bunya Mountains Road is due to begin on Monday, March 10.
