New Faces For Kingaroy Chamber
The Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry will have four new faces on its executive in 2020.
Astill’s Brings Home National Trophy
Astill’s Electrical Service has done it again … this time taking out a national Australian Training Award
Union Sticks To Lockout Claim
The union representing teachers in Queensland Catholic schools has doubled down on its allegation that staff involved in an ongoing enterprise bargaining dispute face lockouts at their schools.
Police Target Plate Thefts
Blackbutt Police are looking for a community group interested in taking part in a “Turn The Screws On Crime” event to help stop number plate thefts in the area.
TRC Wants A Say On Pipeline
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has called for further consultation on a feasibility study to pump water from Wivenhoe Dam to supply towns in the Southern Downs Region.
Merry Masks Muster In Murgon
Hordes of masked people were spotted in Murgon on Saturday night … and more than a few of them were police officers.
Cool Air For 19 Local Schools
The State Government announced on Monday it will fast track its school air-conditioning program with work beginning on more schools over the summer school holidays.
Bright Future For Kingaroy Football
The future is looking brighter for Kingaroy’s soccer players, thanks to a grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and help from Ergon.
Deadline For Show Grants
Show societies in the South Burnett have until December 13 to apply for assistance under the Federal Government’s Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants program.
Pig Disease Found In Seized Pork
A month-long operation by biosecurity officers has targeted travellers from high-risk countries affected by African Swine Fever.
Lockout Claims Untrue: QCEC
Union claims of a lockout in Queensland Catholic schools are untrue, according to the Queensland Catholic Education Commission (QCEC).
Nanango’s Shooting Star Shines
On A Comet, a lightly raced son of the unraced Redoute’s Choice mare Starwish, brightened Gympie racecourse on Saturday
Local Fire Bans Still In Place
The State of Fire Emergency Declaration has been revoked in Toowoomba and Somerset council areas.
Woman Hurt In Rollover
A woman was taken to Kingaroy Hospital by ambulance with minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash at Brooklands on Friday night.
Historic Semen To Be Sold For Charity
An historic collection of bull semen is being auctioned for charity as it is no longer required by the CSIRO.
Community Is Key At Christmas
The 200 or so people who packed into Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday for the South Burnett Mayor’s Christmas charity lunch took home some key messages … be grateful and cherish community.
2020 Holiday Dates Confirmed
Two councils announced their 2020 holidays this week, and the SBRC its Christmas closure times.
Funding To Encourage Farm Co-Ops
The Federal Government has provided support to help farmers set up co-operatives and build their bargaining strength.
Hardship Grants For Fire Victims
Personal Hardship Assistance grants are now available to some residents of Redbank Creek and Biarra in the Somerset Regional Council area
Spectacular Start To Speedway
Kingaroy Speedway opened its 2019-20 racing season in spectacular style on Saturday night with a full round of racing, and not a drop of rain in sight.
