Man, 23, Killed In Crash
Forensic Crash Unit police are investigating a fatal traffic crash which occurred near Tansey on Monday afternoon.
Build It And They Will Come …
Kingaroy is a hive of construction activity at the moment, and South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell couldn’t be happier.
Mark Wins $25,000 First Prize
Goodger campdrafter Mark Buttsworth has pocketed the $25,000 first prize at the inaugural Campdraft Super Series, held at the Warwick Showgrounds on the weekend.
Mitch Takes On Best In The World
Blackbutt axeman – and Aussie champion – Mitch Argent came third against the world’s best in the prestigious Stihl Timbersports Champions Trophy held in France at the weekend.
JPs Celebrate At Shoppingworld
Some of the South Burnett’s most dedicated JPs celebrated National Volunteer Week with a morning tea in Kingaroy last Thursday.
Firies Steal The Car Show
The Kingaroy Scouts’ 12th annual car show attracted more than 60 entries and at least 200 spectators by mid-morning on Saturday.
Fatal Crash Blocks Highway
One person has died – and another has been taken to Murgon Hospital with minor injuries – in a collision involving two trucks and another vehicle on the Burnett Highway, 8km north of Tansey
Jason Sets Rail Trail Record
Rail Trail fans watched in awe as the small dots appeared on an online map on Friday night, tracking the progress of the first-known non-stop pushbike ride from Kilkivan to Wulkuraka.
Volunteers Celebrate Their Special Week
Rural firefighters and State Emergency Services volunteers gathered in Nanango’s Pioneer Park on Saturday morning to enjoy a family day with friends and supporters.
Two Injured In Highway Crash
A man and a woman were taken to hospital on Sunday afternoon after a two-vehicle crash on the Burnett Highway near its junction with Kingaroy Barkers Creek Road.
Cherbourg’s On Top … Again!
Cherbourg Hornets successfully defended their Domestic Violence Awareness Shield title at Murgon Showgrounds last Saturday.
Chris Sarra Appointed Director-General
Former Cherbourg State School principal – and founder of the Stronger Smarter Institute – Dr Chris Sarra has been appointed as Director-General of the Queensland Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships (DATSIP).
Council Clears Up Truck Confusion
Gympie Regional Council has confirmed that semi-trailers and B-Doubles are allowed to park overnight on a bitumened area opposite the showgrounds in Moore Street, Goomeri.
Dangerfields Leave Kingaroy Pool
There will be new faces running the Kingaroy Pool when it re-opens after its scheduled winter closure.
Local MP Slams ‘Band-Aid’ Solution
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the recent crackdown on crime in Murgon and Cherbourg but said a statement by Police Minister Mark Ryan on Thursday was “a slap in the face for these communities”.
Nanango’s Line-Up Offers Variety
There is a very exciting mixture on offer at Nanango Race Club’s fixture this Saturday.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be wrapping up its 2017-18 racing season this weekend with their Autumn Race Meeting.
Upgrades For Manar Road
The South Burnett Regional Council advised on Thursday that upgrades to Manar Road at Boondooma are scheduled to begin on June 4.
Entries Open For Farm Safety Calendar
The annual Farm Safety Calendar competition is on again, with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland calling for entries from local schoolchildren for the 2019 edition.
Timber Harvest Breaks Record
Australia’s annual timber harvest has reached a record level, according to figures released on Thursday by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.
