Kilkivan Incident: Man Dead
UPDATED
A 55-year-old Kilkivan man has died – and another man has been shot by police – during an incident on Friday afternoon.
Former Editor Turns 90
Former South Burnett Times editor Keith Kratzmann celebrated his 90th birthday recently surrounded by family.
Groups Sign Up To Offer Free Meals
The official launch of the South Burnett Support Alliance’s week-day meal project has already paid off, with five groups signing up to help.
Community Fun Day In Murgon
Graham House Community Centre will be honouring its volunteers at a special “CommUNITY Day” celebration.
Food Stolen ‘To Feed Family’
The cost-of-living crisis – combined with a change in circumstances – landed a 55-year-old Kingaroy pensioner in court for the first time in her life on Friday.
Booie Victim Faced 18 Charges
A 21-year-old Nanango man who died from a gunshot wound after an alleged incident at Booie on March 21 was facing 18 charges – including house breaking – at the time.
MP Worried By 3G Shutdown
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has expressed concerns about the upcoming shutdown of the 3G mobile network.
Auxiliary Volunteers Win Award
The members of the Murgon Hospital Auxiliary are feeling very proud … and they have a right to feel chuffed.
Emma Selected As Youth MP
Deb Frecklington has welcomed Emma Lindholm to her new role as the 2024 Youth Member for Nanango.
Flood Recovery Strategies Workshop
A free workshop for eligible primary producers will be held at Moffatdale on April 24 to discuss preventative measures for flood recovery.
More Delays In Prendergast Case
The hearing of rape charges against Moffatdale businessman Joe Prendergast faces further delays.
Braithwaite Picked For U17s Country
Former Kingaroy Red Ant Harrison Braithwaite has been selected to play for Under 17s Country in their clash with City on Saturday in Brisbane.
Workshop To Focus On Mungbeans
A workshop focussing on fungicide resistance in mungbean and barley crops will be held in the Toowoomba region next week.
Have Your Say About Power
Time is running out for Queenslanders to tell the State’s electricity networks about their energy needs and wants.
RACQ Sponsorship Deal To End
The familiar blue-and-yellow RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopters may no longer be seen in South Burnett skies after June 30, but there’s no need to panic.
Stolen Corolla Located
Police are appealing for public help in relation to an incident in Goomeri area on Sunday (April 7).
Kingaroy Teenager Charged
A 16-year-old Kingaroy youth is one of three teenagers charged after police tracked an allegedly stolen vehicle driving dangerously around Brisbane on Tuesday.
Big Rosella Days In May
Woolooga’s annual Big Rosella Field Days will be making their 2024 outing on May 4-5, bringing an explosion of colour, flavour and creativity.
Wondai Hosts Another Gem
The South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club’s fifth annual gem show attracted a keen crowd of collectors and gem enthusiasts to Wondai Sportsground at the weekend.
Firey Farewelled After 34 Years
When Kingaroy resident David Duff signed up as an auxiliary firefighter almost 34 years ago, he was given a helmet and overalls to keep him safe on the job.
