Government Turns Down Irrigators
Murgon businesses may face a recession as bad as one they faced in 2007-2008 when many had “For Sale” signs in their windows.
Free Bingo For Seniors Week
Nanango will be marking Seniors Week with free bingo games and a bonus light luncheon this year, thanks to a State Government grant.
Africa Inspires New Exhibition
A one-month residency at Namibia’s national art gallery was a dream come true for artist Shan Wood.
AgForces Issues Invitation To City Folk
AgForce has taken the opportunity of the annual “bush coming to the city” week to invite metropolitan residents to “Stand Up For Queensland”
Gel Blaster Leads To Court
A teenager has been charged with going armed to cause fear after an incident in First Avenue, Kingaroy, on Saturday.
Council Listening Schedule Released
South Burnett Regional Council will begin its annual “listening tour” next month to hear concerns from the region’s residents.
Saints Test Roos
South Burnett Saints tested second-placed Coolaroo in their Round 17 Darling Downs AFL game played at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Small Cup Field Flattens Prices
Lee Park punters found positive and negative pre-race pointers for each of the placegetters in last Saturday week’s $10,000 2019 XXXX Fitzroy Hotel Cheers Liquor House Nanango Cup
Broken-Down Bus Rolls On Man
A man aged in his 50s suffered chest and abdominal injuries when a broken-down bus rolled on to him at Ban Ban Springs on Sunday afternoon.
Car, Horsefloat Collide
Three people were injured when a car and a vehicle pulling a horsefloat collided on the D’Aguilar Highway south of Colinton on Sunday afternoon
SunWater Joins Trading Scheme
SunWater has joined the independent waterexchange online trading platform, making it easier for farmers in the Wide Bay-Burnett area to trade water allocations.
Fires Destroy Two Homes
Investigations are continuing into the cause of two separate house fires in the Nanango region at the weekend
Man Faces 65 Drug Charges
A 42-year-old Kingaroy man was due to appear in Murgon Magistrates Court on Tuesday to face 65 drug-related charges, including trafficking, producing and supplying.
Truck Driver Dies In Crash
A 71-year-old truck driver died on Monday afternoon when his grain truck rolled and caught on fire on the Brisbane Valley Highway near Harlin
Two Women Allegedly Mugged
A man and a boy have been charged after two women were allegedly mugged at separate incidents in Cherbourg on Friday.
Warning Over Break-Ins
Crows Nest police have warned there has been an increase in property offences recently in the Googa Creek/Mount Binga area.
Motel Offers BaconFest Alternatives
Visitors coming to Kingaroy for this year’s BaconFest in search of a special dining experience – and locals who want to enjoy the Festival on a budget – still have time to book tickets for two dining events.
Woman Dies After Fiery Crash
A woman has died and four people – including three children – have been injured in a fiery crash on the Chinchilla-Wondai Road near Durong on Saturday afternoon
MP Presses Case For Irrigators
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has called on the State Government to waive Part A charges for irrigators using the Barker-Barambah Water Supply Scheme
Free Concert To Mark Centenary
Murgon RSL Sub-Branch is celebrating its 100th anniversary next Saturday (August 17) with a number of events, including a free community concert.
