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Council Slugged With Soaring Charges

Council Slugged With Soaring Charges

South Burnett Regional Council has called for an urgent review of Federal Government charges after being slugged with a 23 per cent rise for hosting the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast service at Kingaroy Airport.

Taliqua Tackles World Championships

Taliqua Tackles World Championships

Former Kingaroy resident – and Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist! – Taliqua Clancy will be in action at the Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide this week.

Inquiry To Examine Council Funding

Inquiry To Examine Council Funding

The Federal Government’s House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport is inviting submissions examining the funding and financial sustainability of local councils.

Stolen SUV Set Alight

Stolen SUV Set Alight

Police are investigating the theft of a Kia Seltos from Murgon which was located on fire in Cherbourg early on Friday morning.

Firms Urged To Join Supplier Lists

Firms Urged To Join Supplier Lists

South Burnett Regional Council announced upgrades to its online supplier platforms at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s recent meet’n’greet.

Storms Fail To Stop Fundraiser

Storms Fail To Stop Fundraiser

The weather was no joke for the organisers of the recent “Comedy For A Cause” charity night at Blackbutt Memorial Hall when the scheduled comedians could not make it.

Sprouts Recall Linked To Salmonella

Sprouts Recall Linked To Salmonella

People are being urged not to eat various packaged alfalfa sprouts sold in Woolworths, IGA, Coles and some independent grocers due to potential salmonella contamination.

Containers Can Make A Change

Containers Can Make A Change

Patients, staff and visitors at Kingaroy Hospital can help to raise funds for new hospital equipment by placing empty cans, bottles or popper boxes in one of the 13 “Containers For Change” bins around the building.

Having Fun Helps To Build Bonds

Having Fun Helps To Build Bonds

Workers at Lutheran Services’ Orana Aged Care facility in Kingaroy have been “clowning around” as part of a program to help build connections with residents.

Weather Delays Qld Title

Weather Delays Qld Title

Young Bundaberg racer Kurtis Peall took out the Queensland Production Sedan title in a dramatic final raced at the Kingaroy Speedway on Saturday night.

Rape Charge Dismissed

Rape Charge Dismissed

A former Mondure farmer whose conviction for rape was overturned on appeal will not face a new trial.

Council Seeks Feedback On Park

Council Seeks Feedback On Park

South Burnett Regional Council has invited Wondai residents to provide feedback about the redevelopment of the playground at Coronation Park.

Residents Left In Dark By Telcos

Residents Left In Dark By Telcos

A group of Nanango residents, angry about the repeated mobile phone and internet outages in the local area, met on Wednesday night to air their grievances.