More Break-Ins And Vandalism
Police are investigating another string of break-ins, attempted break-ins and rock-throwing incidents in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas.
Barbecue Beyond Expectations
More than 600 eggs, who knows how much bacon and not enough bread … by any measure the “Beyond the Boundary” fundraising barbecue was a big success in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning.
Dashing Night For Sashing
Murgon residents gathered on Saturday night for the announcement of the 2019 Miss Showgirl … and to dance the night away.
Lucky Drivers Win Prizes
There was a damp start to the “Turn The Screws” Neighbourhood Watch event in Kingaroy on Saturday, but that didn’t deter about 100 motorists turning up.
Women Share Their Strengths
It’s Queensland Women’s Week, which was a perfect excuse for BIEDO to hold another one of their popular Women in Agriculture days at the weekend.
Volunteers Help To Clean Up
More than 20 volunteers turned up on Sunday for the Blackbutt-Benarkin Lions Club’s “Clean Up Australia Day” event.
Free Chance For Rare Harvester
An antique Sunshine Header Harvester dating back to the turn of last century will be going up for auction near Goondiwindi on Wednesday.
Anyone For Pimm’s?
Guests at Saturday’s Wine and Food In The Park Festival will discover something new to try this year: Pimm’s
Boost For Aged Care
The Federal Government has announced an extra 39 aged care beds for the South Burnett.
Tortured Possums Anger RSPCA
RSPCA Queensland is worried that cruelty to native wildlife could be rising following recent posts to social media.
Men Fined Over Argument
A 33-year-old Murgon man and 56-year-old Kingaroy man have been fined after police were called to a disturbance in Kingaroy on Sunday evening.
$120,000 Security Upgrade At Hospital
CCTV cameras and swipe cards are being installed as part of a $120,000 security upgrade at Murgon Hospital.
Anning Plans Kingaroy Forum
Independent Senator Fraser Anning will be bringing his “drought-proofing Queensland” tour to Kingaroy on Saturday.
Grants Program Targets Drought
The media may be full of reports about floods, but the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal knows the impacts of the drought are still being felt in many parts of Australia.
Groups Call For Planning Law Changes
Community groups from across Queensland have called for changes to regional planning laws to protect the State’s best farmland and community living areas from unwanted mining and gas projects.
Roads Group Lobbies Would-Be MPs
The Mundubbera to Jandowae Roads Working Group is hoping the upcoming Federal Election will be an incentive to convince candidates to promise to fix a dangerous single-lane bridge on the Mundubbera-Durong Road.
New Hours For Wondai Library
South Burnett Regional Council advised on Monday that it will be changing the opening hours of Wondai’s Col Morris Library, effective immediately.
Fire Burns Out Grassland
Urban and rural fire crews were called to a large grass fire burning on Clark And Swendson Road in Kingaroy on Monday afternoon.
QFF Calls For More Radar
Radar systems which have improved production in Western Australia’s wheatbelt should be rolled out across all agricultural areas, according to the Queensland Farmers Federation.
Mayors Oppose Council Voting Changes
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has called for public consultation about proposed changes to Council elections being considered by the State Government.
