Murgon Enjoys A Bunny Time
When there was a sprinkle of rain on Friday morning, everyone held their breath … was it going to rain on Murgon’s town celebrations yet again?
Crime, Drugs ‘Will Never Go Away’
The South Burnett – and society at large – will never be free of crime or drug problems, the Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry heard last week.
Blackbutt Takes Axe To Nanango
A magnificent century by Blackbutt’s Mitchell Olzard blew away any chances Nanango might have had of taking home the South Burnett’s B Grade cricket trophy on Saturday.
Rider Taken To Hospital
A male motorcycle rider was transported to Kingaroy Hospital with minor injuries after a crash on West Street in Kingaroy on Monday afternoon.
Work To Start On $2m Equestrian Centre
The first sod was turned on Monday morning for the new $2 million Kilkivan Equestrian Centre.
Locals Enjoy A Harvest Moon
South Burnett primary producers aren’t the only ones bring in a harvest at this time of the year – local racing industry players have been enjoying a bright and productive time of late, too.
Woman Charged Over Break-In
A 28-year-old woman has been charged after a failed attempt to steal a car in Kingaroy last Wednesday.
Driver Fined After Crash
A driver has been issued with a traffic infringement notice after a collision at the intersection of Industrial Avenue and Kingaroy-Cooyar Road in Kingaroy.
On-The-Spot Fines For Farm ‘Invaders’
The State Government announced on-the-spot fines at the weekend for farm “invaders” but has not yet revealed what those penalties will be.
Local Groups Get $251,000 In Grants
Eleven South Burnett community groups will share $251,106 grants from the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Boy’s Arm Trapped In Feeder
A teenage boy has suffered traumatic arm injuries after his arm was caught in farm machinery on a property west of Kilcoy on Saturday evening.
Triple Victory For Wolves
The Wondai Wolves chalked up their first win of the season – in fact, their first A Grade win since June 2017 – by downing Kingaroy in the wet last Saturday.
Bump Stocks Banned In Qld
“Bump stocks” which turn a semi-automatic rifle into a rapid-fire fully automatic weapon are now illegal in Queensland.
Cricketers Go West For A Cause
A bunch of South Burnett cricketers packed their bags and headed west from Kingaroy on Friday morning for an end-of-season tour with a difference.
Two Charged With Trespass
Two people have been charged by members of the Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) following a trespassing incident at the Lemontree Feedlot in Millmerran on March 23.
‘Attack Map’ Could Attract $400,000 Fines
The organisation behind a website labelled by farming groups as an “attack map” for animal rights activists will face fines of more than $400,000 if it breaches the Privacy Act
Anger Erupts Over $2m Project
The unveiling of South Burnett Regional Council’s planned upgrade of the former Nanango Shire Council Chambers building has been greeted with dismay by parts of the local community.
Sun Smiles On 40th Celebration
Organisers of the fourth annual Power Up Show & Shine breathed a huge sigh of relief when Sunday dawned bright and sunny.
Steep Rise In Water Costs Forecast
The LNP has warned that Queensland farmers face substantial price rises for water if a move towards “cost-reflective” pricing is adopted.
Intoxicate Dominates Semi-Final
Intoxicate will play KJ’s Team in next week’s grand final of the South Burnett Futsal competition after thrilling semi-finals played on Tuesday night in Kingaroy
