Fire Heroes To Be Recognised
The bravery of the three men who rescued a young boy from Saturday’s horrific house fire tragedy in Kingaroy will be appropriately recognised, the Officer-in-Charge of Kingaroy Police said on Sunday
Three Die In House Fire
Three people have died – believed to be a father and two children – in an horrific house fire in Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon
Road Crews Battle Bats, Weather
The discovery of a colony of micro bats in Wattlecamp has thrown the Council’s schedule for widening and sealing Wattlecamp Road into disarray.
Big Day Planned At The Swamp
Car and bike lovers should head down the Bunya Highway to Wooroolin on Saturday for “The Swamp Show & Shine” .
Reconciliation Grants Round Opens
The State Government has announced a new $100,000 funding opportunity that will help more Queensland communities celebrate National Reconciliation Week (May 27 – June 3).
Senior Selection Trial At Cherbourg
Junior rugby league games are being played at Nanango, Kingaroy, Cherbourg and Chinchilla this weekend, as well as an important pre-season A Grade game at Cherbourg.
Survey Focus On Ag Vehicles
Researchers at James Cook University are seeking public feedback to help them find ways of minimising road accidents involving large agricultural vehicles.
$468,000 For BIEDO Project
BIEDO – the Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation – has been awarded a $468,000 Federal Government grant for their latest project, “Inclusive CommuniTIES – Stronger Together”.
Meet The Future Face Of Kingaroy
The first round of public consultations on the proposed $5 million revitalisation of the Kingaroy CBD revealed a surprise result on Thursday … everyone is keen for improvements to be made in Kingaroy, Alford and Haly streets ahead of the creation of a “Kingaroy Plaza” in Glendon Street.
Pre-Schoolers To Learn A New Language
Almost 100 children in Kingaroy and Nanango are about to get the chance to learn a second language …before they even start school.
Qld Appoints Indigenous Judge
Queensland will soon have its first Indigenous judge following an announcement on Thursday by Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath.
Woman Charged With Drug Driving
A 29-year-old woman will appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on May 14 after she allegedly tested positive to methylamphetamine.
Water Restrictions To Stay In Place
Recent rainfall has lifted the levels of BP Dam and Lake Boondooma slightly, but not enough to persuade the South Burnett Regional Council to ease current water restrictions.
Community Grants Winners Announced
Thirty-three not-for-profit community groups will share $83,550 worth of grants from the South Burnett Regional Council.
$1.02m CTC Funding Renewed
South Burnett CTC has received $1.02 million from the Federal Government to continue its Reconnect Service for at-risk youth for another five years.
Truck Hits Power Pole
Ergon Energy repair crews were called to the corner of Alford Street East and Fisher Street on Wednesday evening after a power pole was damaged by a truck.
Art Helps Aged Care Fundraising
Artworks collected in Alice Springs over 25 years will be on display in Blackbutt on April 28
Chance To Come ‘n’ Try Motocross
The South Burnett Junior Motorcycle Club is opening its doors on Sunday (March 25) for a special come’n’try motocross day.
Local Economy Looks Bright: Mayor
The outlook for the South Burnett’s regional economy is looking bright, according to South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell.
MP Attacks Crime Watch Cuts
Murgon needs a funding boost for crime prevention, not a massive 85 per cent funding cut in Neighbourhood Watch services, Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said on Wednesday.
