Wind Farm Celebrates A Milestone
Workers at the Coopers Gap Wind Farm have celebrated a milestone with the delivery of the final wind farm component to the Cooranga North site.
Grants To Aid Small Exporters
Farmers and small agribusinesses finding it difficult to tap into overseas markets can seek help from a $6.1 million four-year extension of the Federal Government’s Package Assisting Small Exporters grants program.
Fire Bans Extended
The local fire ban for the South Burnett and Cherbourg council areas has been extended again
Suspect Evades Police Raid
A 29-year-old Tara man was the target of a police operation in Kingaroy last Thursday
Hay Truck Overturns
A driver suffered minor injuries when a truck carrying hay overturned on the Burnett Highway just before 6:00am on Tuesday.
Super Night For Aussie Champ
Super Sedans superstar Mathew Pascoe added another Queensland title to his trophy shelf on Saturday night after a dominating performance at the Kingaroy Speedway.
MX Rider Injured
A 21-year-old motocross rider was flown to hospital with leg injuries after he lost control of his bike and crashed into a tree on Saturday.
LGAQ Calls For More Action On Water
The Local Government Association of Queensland has called on the State and Federal Governments to take more action on water security.
Hannah’s Treble Trick At Bundaberg
Racing on the first Saturday of this month produced an extra bonus for South Burnett jockey Hannah Phillips.
Toy Run Delivers Christmas Gifts
The annual “Basket Of Hope” Christmas toy run by local bikers delivered a mini-mountain of gifts to the Salvation Army in Kingaroy on Saturday morning.
Another Legendary Weekend Coming Up
There’s going to be a huge weekend of rugby league coming up in February with Cherbourg hosting its first two-day carnival since 1988 and former NRL greats returning to show off their skills.
Mandatory Dairy Code Launched
The long-awaited Dairy Code Of Conduct, which aims to build a better relationship between dairy farmers and milk processors, was officially launched on Friday morning.
KCCI Surveys Local Businesses
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry is surveying its members about economic conditions in the town.
Ex-MP Appointed To Stanwell
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan has been appointed to the Board of Stanwell.
Wondai Wins Lights Competition
Amaroo Drive in Wondai received a bright new addition to its street sign on Friday: a second, red sign that declares the road is now also “Santa Claus Lane”
Kingaroy Police In Drug Raids
Kingaroy police were part of a wide-ranging operation across southern Queensland last month which resulted in 31 people being charged with drug and weapons offences.
Branch Celebrates 10th Birthday
Bendigo Bank’s Blackbutt community branch celebrated its 10th birthday on Friday morning, but the organisation made sure it was the local community which received the present.
Campbell To Stand Again
Recycling could become a reality in the South Burnett if Mayor Keith Campbell is re-elected at the March local government election.
Pound Charges Under Scrutiny
A complaint from a resident who had to pay $1890 to recover six impounded cattle may lead to a cheaper option next year.
Equestrian Centre To Open
The $2.06 million Kilkivan Equestrian Centre will be officially opened on Saturday.
