Saints Prepare For Pre-Season Match
South Burnett Saints will kick off their 2019 campaign with practice matches against fellow Darling Downs AFL club, Toowoomba Tigers, at Fernvale on Saturday, March 23.
Sheds Burn In Mannuem Fire
Two small sheds and several vehicles were damaged during a large grass fire in the Mannuem area on Monday afternoon.
Wagners To Bid On Export Hub
The State Government has invited Wagner Group Holdings to submit a business case for Queensland’s proposed multi-million dollar regional agricultural export distribution centre to be based at Wellcamp Airport.
Seven Face Drugs Charges
Murgon police have charged seven people with drug offences after recent searches of homes and vehicles.
Five Taken To Hospital After Crashes
Five people were taken to hospital after two separate crashes on the Wide Bay Highway near Kilkivan at the weekend.
Woman, Child Escape Injury
Kingaroy Police have seized a vehicle for mechanical inspection after an incident in which a woman and a child narrowly escaped serious injury
Drought Challenges Kingaroy Show
The drought that’s gripped Queensland has claimed many casualties over the past few years … and this year, Kingaroy Show’s free show bags have joined the list.
Byron Was Brave And Shaved
Murgon’s annual “World’s Greatest Shave” event raised almost $1000 on Friday in Lamb Street.
Council Seeks Planning Scheme Input
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting Yarraman and Cooyar residents to have a say on the future shape of their towns at two upcoming workshops being held on March 23 and April 6.
Murgon Show Ready To Shine
Murgon Show Society officials have had a nailbiting week watching the weather but are hopeful they’ll see sunny skies for Saturday’s Murgon Show.
Mayor’s Ball Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets went on sale on Friday for the 2019 South Burnett Mayor’s Charity Ball which will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday, June 8.
Blackbutt Finishes On Top
The South Burnett B Grade cricket competition has hit the sharp end of the season with a Semi-Final and Elimination Final scheduled to be played this weekend.
Scott’s Fort Resisted The City Slickers
The cleverly named and expertly placed Fort Myer held firm for Scott Pedron just over a week ago.
Drug Deaths Rising In Rural Areas
People who live in regional or remote areas use drug and alcohol treatment services at a higher rate than those in major cities … and they generally travel for longer to do so.
Woman Survives Lightning Strike
A woman aged in her fifties was transported to Murgon Hospital on Thursday evening after a lightning strike in Tingoora.
Students Lend A Hand Against Bullies
Year 6 students at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy put together a small ceremony on Friday morning to mark the National Day of Action Against Violence and Bullying.
Yarraman Misses Out On Support
Red tape is hampering Yarraman butcher Bradley Frohloff’s ability to put on an apprentice.
CCTV Cameras ‘Working Perfectly’
The Murgon Business and Development Association has assured Murgon residents the CCTV camera system installed in the town in 2017 is working perfectly.
Storms Cause Blackouts
Storm cells that crossed the South Burnett on Thursday afternoon caused widespread blackouts, although power was restored within half an hour in most locations.
Have You Seen Her?
Police are seeking public help to locate a girl reported missing from Gayndah.
