Springtime Success At Wondai
Racegoers enjoyed perfect Spring weather at Wondai’s annual Caulfield Cup meeting on Saturday.
Fire Damages Shed At Ballogie
Four fire crews were dampening down a fire at Evans Road, Ballogie, on Monday afternoon.
MP Calls For More Police After Break-In
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has called for more police in the Murgon area after a violent home invasion early on Sunday morning during which a policeman was bashed with a rock.
Hunt For Armed Duo
Police are hunting a stolen silver-grey 2006 Toyota LandCruiser ute involved in violent incidents in the South Burnett on Monday morning
Diabetes Warning To Mums
Queensland Health is alarmed that “gestational diabetes”, ie. affecting pregnant women, has become the fastest growing type of diabetes diagnosed in the State.
Good News For Irrigators
The recent storms in the South Burnett have eased pressure for Boondooma Dam irrigators, with water levels taking a sharp rise on Saturday.
Applications Open For Leadership Program
The Red Earth Community Foundation held an information night in Kingaroy recently for people interested in taking part in the 2019 South Burnett Community Leadership Program.
Pink Brekkie Raises $6000
Murgon’s third annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast, held on Friday morning, has raised more than $6000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Impressive Numbers At Wondai
As expected, the South Burnett Race Club’s card for Saturday has drawn plenty of hopefuls. Candidates from Charleville, Miles, the Downs, Gympie, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane will keep punters and bookies on their toes
Full Fields For Wondai Races
Wondai Race Club will be holding its annual Caulfield Cup race meeting – always one of its biggest meetings of the year – at the Wondai Racecourse on Saturday (October 20)
Have You Seen This Bike?
Kingaroy Police are appealing for information after a motorbike was stolen from the car park at the Aldi supermarket in Youngman Street on Wednesday.
LNP Calls For Milk Royal Commission
The LNP’s attack on major supermarkets has been ramped up with Shadow Agriculture Minister Tony Perrett suggesting it was time for the “bastards to pay”.
Draft Parks Plan Now Available
The latest version of South Burnett Regional Council’s controversial “Draft Sport and Recreation Infrastructure and Strategic Plan” is now available to download.
Household Water Rates Rise 4.1pc
Toowoomba Regional Council ratepayers will face between a 4.1 and 6 per cent rise in water charges after a review by the Queensland Treasury Corporation.
33 Charged After Drug Raids
Thirty-three people have been charged with a total of 78 offences after drug raids in Murgon, Cherbourg, Kingaroy, Nanango, Blackbutt and Yarraman during the past week.
Businesses Support BlazeAid Effort
Local businesses have jumped on board to support the BlazeAid volunteers currently setting up camp in Kingaroy.
Shutdown Boost For Economy
The $35 million maintenance works currently under way at Tarong Power Station will provide a boost to the South Burnett economy, Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham told State Parliament on Thursday.
Mondure Man Charged With Rape
Detectives have arrested and charged a 48-year-old Mondure man after an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a female backpacker.
MPs To Discuss ‘Kill Switch’ For Cars
Police Minister Mark Ryan says Queensland has succeeded in having the issue of Remote Engine Immobilisers put on the agenda for discussion at a national level.
Crash Victim Dies In Hospital
A 37-year-old woman critically injured in a single-vehicle crash near Gayndah last month has died in hospital.
