Jail Penalty For ‘Revenge Porn’
People convicted of sharing “revenge porn” could now face up to three years in jail.
Community Thanked For Help
The organisers of Kingaroy’s annual Community Christmas Lunch would like to thank all the sponsors and volunteers who ensured the 2018 event went smoothly.
Work Starts On Water Mains
South Burnett Regional Council began work on Tuesday to replace water mains in Hart Street and surrounds at Blackbutt.
Dark Skies Hang Over Bunyas
A meeting called on Sunday to clear the air over a proposed nomination of the Bunya Mountains as an “International Dark Sky Place” appears to have left the local community as divided as before.
New Recruits Start At Stanwell
Seven South Burnett locals are honing their skills as apprentices and trainees after joining the Tarong Power Stations team recently.
Let’s End The Regional Electricity Monopoly
The LNP has called on the Palaszczuk Labor Government to implement retail competition in regional Queensland in light of the recent findings by the Queensland Competition Authority.
School Unveils Latest Artwork
There’s a beautiful new piece of artwork gracing a wall at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy, thanks to the work of local artist Niketa Law.
Boost For Mental Health Projects
Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN – the primary health network which covers the South Burnett and south-west Queensland – has secured an extra $187,000 drought-relief funding from the Federal Government.
Tide Turning For Pork Industry?
After two years in a deep slump, the tide could finally be starting to turn for the South Burnett’s struggling pork producers
Builder’s Trailer Stolen
Kingaroy Police are investigating the theft of a black builder’s trailer from premises at Peterson Drive at Coolabunia.
Thieves Steal Power Tools
Thieves have stolen a pushbike and power tools from a shed in Hospital Terrace at Nanango.
Lions Spread AFL Gospel
Brisbane Lions Ryan Lester and Tom Joyce dropped into Kingaroy as guests of the South Burnett Saints on Monday to help promote the upcoming Auskick junior AFL program.
Yellowbelly Lures Thousands To Lake
Water levels and registration numbers may have taken a small dip at this year’s Lake Boondooma Yellowbelly Fishing Competition but organisers were still delighted with the weekend’s turnout.
AgForce Seeks Input Into Strategy
Representatives from AgForce Queensland met recently with Regional Biosecurity Coordinator Josh Dyke to discuss industry input into the new Regional Biosecurity Strategy which is under development.
Have You Seen David?
Police are searching for an elderly man missing from Kingaroy.
Mayor Refutes Tax Refund Claim
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has refuted suggestions a $767,000 tax refund claim for four years of overpaid fuel credits was caused by Council incompetence.
No Plea To 21 Charges
A 32-year-old Labrador man facing 21 charges was remanded in custody when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday morning.
Driver Faces Multiple Charges
A 32-year-old Labrador man will appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on multiple charges following a wild ride to the South Burnett from the Gold Coast via Bribie Island.
Man Dies At Coomba Waterhole
A 45-year-old man from Benarkin North has died after a diving accident at Coomba Falls on Sunday afternoon.
Police ‘Sever Ice Supply’
Police have arrested 20 people during Phase 2 of a drug operation code-named Operation Quebec Oklahoma targeting the trafficking of methamphetamine into Murgon and Cherbourg
