Vandals Target Police Officer’s Car
Police are investigating an incident in which a vandal targeted an officer’s private vehicle.
Council To Discuss Uluru Statement
South Burnett councillors will discuss the Uluru Statement From The Heart to determine Council’s official position on it.
Tolls Unveiled For Range Crossing
Car drivers will pay $2.30 – and truckies $22.85 – to use the new Toowoomba Second Range Crossing when tolls are introduced later this year.
Residents ‘Threatened With Machete’
A man has been charged with going armed to cause fear after an alleged dispute between neighbours in Kingaroy on Sunday morning.
Two Charged After Wild Chase
Police have arrested and charged two men with multiple offences following a dramatic police chase involving the dog squad at Maidenwell on Monday afternoon.
‘Lemon Laws’ To Start Soon
New laws to help buyers who purchase defective motor vehicles will come into effect on September 1.
Captains Do It Again For Relay
Fundraising for the South Burnett Relay For Life committee’s 2019 campaign received a massive kick-along on Saturday night with the annual Dinner With The Captains in Kingaroy.
Three Hurt In Crash
Three people have been injured – two seriously – in a three-vehicle crash on the Brisbane Valley Highway on Monday afternoon.
Equestrian Centre May Get New Name
Kilkivan’s new $2 million equestrian building will be named after a local volunteer if Kilkivan residents back the idea.
Police Called To String Of Crashes
Seven drivers have been lucky to escape either unhurt or with minor injuries after a string of crashes in the South Burnett during the past week.
South Burnett Wines Score More Wins
South Burnett wineries are toasting another successful vintage after walking away from this year’s Cairns Wine Show with a string of trophies and medals.
Rider Lost Finger In Crash
A 31-year-old motorcycle rider who failed to stay at the scene of a crash in Adermann Drive, Kingaroy in February told Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday he had an excuse … his finger was hanging off.
Green Light For Succinite
Although the Glenn Richardson trained Succinite is by Amber Grey (GB), the two-year-old met six red lights as it aimed for the winner’s circle.
Kingaroy Tops Off A Big Day
A big day of rugby league at Wondai was topped off with a big Grand Final at the end of the annual Mini Mods carnival played last weekend.
Latest Grants Round Opens
Community organisations can apply for funding of up to $35,000 under the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund which is now open.
Elks Quits Moreton Board
Jason Elks has resigned from the Board of Moreton Resources – the company hoping to build a coal mine near Kingaroy – after six years with the miner.
Agforce Condemns ‘Sloppy’ Mapping
AgForce is worried there are still large areas of farming land wrongly targeted by the State Government’s “blue dot” protected vegetation maps.
Saints Shoot Down Bombers
South Burnett Saints notched up their second win for the season downing South Toowoomba Bombers before a home crowd in Kingaroy
Gympie Unveils New Tourism Strategy
Gympie Regional Council is calling for public comments on its 2019-2024 tourism strategy.
Danger Close Opens August 8
The Long Tan movie, “Danger Close”, will be opening in cinemas on August 8 and Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-Branch has organised a special screening that night for veterans and their families.
