KCCI Meets Next Generation
A funeral chapel was the unusual venue for the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s latest six-monthly meet’n’greet.
South Burnett Boxer Seeks Support
South Burnett boxer Stanley Green wants to become a big name in boxing, and at 17 years of age is already on the path to make his dream come true
Recycling Depot Ready To Go
Cherbourg’s new authorised container refund point is ready to spring into action when Queensland’s container exchange scheme launches on November 1.
Blue Edge Back For More
The popular “Blue Edge” program has returned to the South Burnett PCYC at Murgon.
Irate Owner Rams Car Thief
An irate Kingaroy resident chased a thief who stole his 4WD on Sunday night, ramming the vehicle in Wieden Street.
Man Charged Over Break-Ins
A 27-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged with a number of offences following a break-and-enter at a business on River Road on October 20.
Murgon Attack Was Targeted: MP
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has described as “absolute rubbish” a suggestion a recent home invasion in Murgon was a random incident.”
Circus Supports Storm Recovery
Hudson’s Circus were planning to bring their show to Kingaroy, but when the recent storms hit – and more rain was forecast – they decided to postpone their performances and refund ticket sales.
Surprise Star Rocks The Waterhole
Rockers at this year’s The Waterhole Rocks in Nanango enjoyed a surprise on Friday night … a star turn on stage by Vicky O’Keefe, daughter of Aussie legend JOK.
Feeney Admits Manslaughter
A Brisbane murder trial came to an abrupt halt on Monday when the accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Health Service Reflects On Big Year
The annual report for Darling Downs Health – the organisation responsible for all public hospitals in the South Burnett – was tabled in State Parliament on Wednesday.
Digital Plan For Licences
Queenslanders could soon have the option to store their driver licences digitally on their mobile devices.
QFF Calls For Waste Levy Refinements
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has called on the State Government to plug holes in its new Waste Levy surrounding illegal dumping.
Man Charged Over Car Thefts
A 24-year-old Nanango man was due to appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Wednesday to face charges linked to three recent vehicle thefts in Kingaroy.
Durong Residents Target Council … Again
Members of the South Burnett Ratepayers Association and other Durong residents quizzed Councillors and senior staff on Monday evening in one of the fieriest of the South Burnett Regional Council’s recent round of nine “listening tours”.
Grants Available For Women’s Week
The State Government will make $150,000 of grants available for Queensland Women’s Week celebrations in 2019, and community groups have been invited to apply for a share.
Local Groups Share $404,000 In Grants
Sixteen South Burnett community groups will share $337,099 in grants from Round 97 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Regional Unemployment Rises 0.8pc
The South Burnett’s unemployment rate has risen from 8.4 per cent to 9.2 per cent over the past year, according to the Federal Government.
Model Weekend For Visitors
About 50 model aircraft enthusiasts turned out at the Kingaroy Aero Modellers airfield at Booie on Saturday to enjoy a weekend of loops, dives and victory rolls.
Echo Of Nanango’s Past In NQ
A former Nanango police officer with a colourful career was among the officers honoured around Queensland last month on National Police Remembrance Day.
