Vietnam Service Reflects On Change
This year’s Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemoration service in Kingaroy reflected on a century of sometimes turbulent but largely positive changes in Australian society and the RSL movement.
Speak Up For Road Safety
Kingaroy Police will be hosting a special event at the Alford Street police station next Wednesday (August 29) as part of Queensland Road Safety Week.
Man Charged With Assaulting Police
A 56-year-old man has been charged with assaulting police after an alleged disturbance at a house on Nanango-Tarong Road.
Council Reviews Role Of VICs
The South Burnett Regional Council is considering turning over management of the region’s five Visitor Information Centres to the volunteers who staff them.
Demolition To Start Soon
Work will be starting soon on the new $3.1 million East Murgon Neighbourhood Centre (better known as Graham House).
Sixteen Fires ‘Deliberately Lit’
Sixteen of the weekend fires in the South Burnett are suspected to have been deliberately lit.
Man Charged Over Ryke Robbery
An 18-year-old Cherbourg man has been charged with attempted armed robbery following an incident at Ryke Fuel in Kingaroy on August 12.
Railway Station Could Be Festival HQ
The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival could take control of Goomeri’s historic railway station building if Gympie Regional Council gives the proposal a go-ahead.
Have You Seen These Girls?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate two girls, aged 14 and 16, who were last seen in Dalby about 10:00pm on Sunday,
More Than 290 Fires Across State
Firefighters responded to more than 290 bushfires across Queensland from 8:00am on Sunday to 8:00am on Monday.
Man Charged Over Kingaroy Fires
Police have charged a man following an investigation into nine fires lit on vacant land in Kingaroy.
Caravans Destroyed By Fire
Three unoccupied caravans and a shipping container have been destroyed by a fire burning in the Wutul / East Cooyar region on Sunday.
Bombers Target Charlestown Blaze
Fire crews were called on Sunday afternoon to a bushfire which broke out near Hoggs Road at Charlestown
Export Cattle Prices Stay Firm
700 were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday, August 14 and export cattle remained fairly firm, with the rest of the yarding selling to cheaper rates.
Councils Offered Drought Funding
The South Burnett is one of 60 councils which will be invited to submit projects to the Federal Government’s extended Drought Communities Program.
Pub Joins Drought Fundraiser
The Kingaroy Hotel-Motel is taking part in a simultaneous drought fundraiser next weekend involving pubs and clubs across three States.
Invitation To Regional Businesses
A Federal Parliamentary committee is keen to hear from regional businesses as part of its inquiry into how the mining sector can support businesses in regional economies.
Ergon Support Available To Farmers
Ergon Energy is reminding farmers that support is available for drought-affected customers in the form of waived charges and deferred payments.
Challenging Time For Firies
Firefighters are bracing for another challenging period over the coming days, with latest figures showing 114 vegetation fires were reported across the State overnight, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford said on Sunday.
Teelah Fire Is Still Burning
A fire that began on Saturday afternoon at Teelah, near Blackbutt, was still keeping fire crews busy on Sunday evening
