Police ‘Shocked’ By Taser Finds
In the space of just four hours last week, police seized three illegal tasers in Kingaroy in separate incidents.
Police Hunt Grinch Who Stole Christmas
Police are investigating the theft of Christmas decorations from Dalton Place on the Bunya Highway at Wooroolin.
Hand Over The Keys: AgForce
AgForce has demanded the State Government hand the agricultural colleges at Longreach and Emerald back to industry if the bureaucracy was unable to successfully manage them.
Council To Discuss Tourism Marketing
The South Burnett Regional Council may call in a consultant to examine its tourism marketing activities.
Driver Injured In Crash
A man, aged in his 20s, has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after his sedan and a truck collided head-on on the D’Aguilar Highway near Benarkin on Tuesday afternoon.
Man Questioned Over Alleged Stabbing
A Blackbutt man is being treated for stab wounds – and a 30-year-old man is being questioned by police – following an incident in Blackbutt on Tuesday afternoon
Christmas Toy Run Delivers For Salvos
The organisers of the South Burnett Christmas Toy Run have thanked residents who contributed soft toys and other gifts to this year’s “Baskets Of Hope” collection.
Stolen Ute In Drive-Off
Police are seeking assistance to locate a stolen 2011 white Mazda BT-50 involved in a fuel drive-off from the Shell service station in Moore Street, Goomeri.
Goomeri Gets That Festive Feeling
There were dark skies but the rain clouds held off for Goomeri’s annual Christmas Carnival on Saturday night.
Cherbourg Legends Team Selected
The Cherbourg Hornets Legends team has been announced for the Australian Legends of League game which will be played at Cherbourg on February 9
LNP Urges PM To Slash Power Bills
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has told Prime Minister Scott Morrison that if the Coalition wants to win Queensland at the upcoming Federal Election, he should slash Queenslanders’ power bills.
Shorter ‘Grain-Fed’ Definition Added
Beef producers will now be able to market their cattle as “Grain Fed Finished” after feeding them grain for 35 days before sale or export – and will be able to ask a premium for these animals.
Clumsy Thief Drops Stolen Liquor
Nanango Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify a pushbike rider who stole alcohol from a drive-thru bottleshop in Fitzroy Street.
Have A Very Cherry Christmas!
Christmas is cherry season, and representatives from the Brisbane Produce Market paid a visit to Kingaroy on Monday to remind shoppers the best cherries can be obtained right now at their local fruit shop.
Nicole’s Starting Her Dream Career
Nanango’s Nicole Knott has some big dreams – including travelling the world as a cruise ship dancer – and she’s working hard to turn them into reality.
Two Taken To Hospital
Rumours of a large brawl outside a Kingaroy hotel in the early hours of Saturday morning have been widely exaggerated.
Tourism Operators Want A Say
Tourism operators have urged the South Burnett Regional Council to consult with them before spending any more ratepayers’ money on tourism promotion.
Tenders Close For Equestrian Centre
Tenders closed this week for construction of Gympie Regional Council’s proposed $2 million equestrian centre at Kilkivan.
Major Milestone For Range Crossing
The western section of the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing has opened to traffic for the first time, marking a major milestone for one of the State’s largest infrastructure projects.
Pine Tree Salutes Anzac Sacrifices
St Patrick’s Catholic School at Nanango now has a tangible reminder of the lives lost more than 100 years ago at Gallipoli following the planting of an Aleppo pine sapling at the school on Friday morning.
