PCYC Plan To Tackle Crime
South Burnett PCYC plans to begin opening late on Saturday nights in an effort to lower youth crime in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas
‘We Lose Kenny, We Lose The Election’
The Federal Government’s Drought Envoy Barnaby Joyce joined Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd on the pre-election campaign trail in the South Burnett on Tuesday.
Woman Injured In Crash
A woman is recovering in a Brisbane hospital after she was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash at Kaimkillenbun on Tuesday afternoon.
Signs To Improve Kilkivan Road Safety
“Rat runners” taking dangerous shortcuts through a Kilkivan back street will be deterred thanks to a campaign by local businesswoman Katy McCallum.
Man Charged With Armed Robbery
A 45-year-old South Nanango man has been charged with armed robbery after an incident at the United service station in Nanango on Monday night.
Police Seize Replica Pistol, Drugs
A 20-year-old Nanango man was due to appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Tuesday after police seized drugs and a replica pistol from a property on Kingaroy-Burrandowan Road on Monday.
MP Retracts Watch House Claim
Police Minister Mark Ryan has admitted to State Parliament that he wrongly claimed young offenders held in police watch houses were receiving educational support.
Man Charged With Assaulting Police
A 46-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged with drink-driving and assaulting a police officer after a crash late on Friday night.
Artists Invited To Meet’n’Greet
People interested in the South Burnett’s arts scene have been invited to get together and swap ideas at an informal meet’n’greet to be held in Wondai on Friday night.
Connor Says Thank You!
An RACQ LifeFlight rescue crew enjoyed an emotional reunion on Monday with a young boy they feared they would never see again.
Armed Hold-Up At Servo
A suspect has been taken into custody for questioning following an armed hold-up at the United service station in Henry Street, Nanango, on Monday night
Morning Tea About Asbestos
People with asbestos-related diseases – and their carers – have been invited to attend a free morning tea which will be held at the Kingaroy RSL Club next week.
Man Charged After Court Incident
A 45-year-old Nanango man has been charged with a public nuisance offence after an alleged disturbance outside Nanango courthouse earlier this month.
O’Dowd Favours One Nation
Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd believes The Greens and the Labor Party are far greater threats to rural Queensland than One Nation.
AgForce Calls For Harsher Penalities
AgForce has called for animal activists who illegally enter feedlots and farms to be subject to the full force of the law, saying it was only a matter of time before “a dangerous stunt” ended in serious injury or death.
Wondai To Get CCTV Cameras
Wondai will soon have a CCTV security camera system thanks to a $217,600 grant by the Federal Government
Meeting To Focus On Crime Solutions
South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff is hoping a community meeting in Murgon on Tuesday night will bring the communities of Murgon and Cherbourg together to tackle the problem of youth crime in the towns.
Sweeping Statements
Make For Threadbare Brooms
From the outset, it is fair to say that Winx is the champion of her era, particularly in the 1600-2000m domain.
PCYC To Fill Gap In Nanango
A gap in childcare services in Nanango following the closure of a local provider has been filled thanks to efforts by the Nanango State School and the Queensland Police Citizens Youth Club.
Huge Weekend Of Sport
There’s a big weekend of sport coming up in the South Burnett, with the first round of the local soccer and rugby league competitions plus a sudden death final in the cricket.
