Big Boost From Bikers
The Salvation Army’s drought relief efforts received a welcome boost this week, thanks to a big effort from local motorbike riders.
Council Closes Dam
Toowoomba Regional Council has closed Perseverance Dam to the public until further notice as a precautionary move due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria.
Where The Jobs Will Be In 2022
More than 7900 jobs could be created in the Wide Bay-Burnett by 2022, according to the results of a State Government study.
Boys Arrested Over Car Theft
Two young boys were chased by police and arrested after a car was stolen from Cherbourg State School on Wednesday morning.
Dead Heat Tops Off Sizzling Day
There was some sizzling action – and the weather was pretty warm, too – at Kumbia’s annual “Flemington In The Bush” Cup Day races on Tuesday.
School Given Memento Of Sports Star
Kingaroy State High School is now the proud owner of a special piece of sporting memorabilia from a South Burnett champion.
Rates: How Do We Compare Now?
Does the South Burnett have the highest rates in Queensland? Are our rates so high they’re deterring new residents from moving here?
Police Hunt Couple After Ute Stolen
Police are searching for a 26-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman following an incident on the D’Aguilar Highway at Nukku on Monday night in which a black Mitsubishi dual-cab ute was stolen.
Christmas Carnival Seeks Sponsors
The organisers of the annual Kingaroy Christmas Carnival are looking for more sponsors and volunteers for this year’s event.
Let Moreton’s Licence Expire: KCCG
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group will call on the State Government to cancel Moreton Resources’ mineral development licence when it comes up for renewal next February.
Color And Music Take Over Gallery
Wondai art lovers were treated to a very different art gallery opening on Friday night … a recital by singers as well as colourful displays by textile artists.
Sneak Thief Steals Phone
Kingaroy police have been kept busy by thieves during the past week.
Man ‘Bashed Outside Police Station’
A man has been arrested after he allegedly bashed another man with a baseball bat outside Kingaroy Police Station on Saturday night.
Tourism Review On Thursday
South Burnett Regional Council will be discussing tourism activities in the region over the past 12 months at a Tourism Review to be held this Thursday (November 8) in Kingaroy.
Police Arrest Man At Gunpoint
A 33-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged with a string of offences following the discovery of a burned out car just outside Nanango in the early hours of Friday morning.
Local Man Wins Gold Lotto
A South Burnett man is more than $440,000 richer after winning Division 1 in Saturday’s Gold Lotto draw.
Another Magic Murgon Muster
Murgon’s big celebration of country music is over for another year after a huge weekend at the South Burnett PCYC.
Police Urge Drivers To ‘Do Their Part’
Nanango Police are urging South Burnett drivers to do their part in reducing the road toll – especially in the lead up to the Christmas holidays, the most dangerous time of the year on Queensland roads.
Young Singers Count On Music
Students from six local State schools assembled on the steps of the Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday morning to celebrate the joy of music.
Full Fields For Kumbia Races
The Kumbia Race Club will be holding its popular Melbourne Cup race meeting this Tuesday, November 6.
