Research Sheds Light On Frontier Violence
A research project involving the University of Southern Queensland is uncovering the almost forgotten history of the Queensland Native Mounted Police.
Fire At Gordonbrook
Fire crews will continue to monitor a grass fire burning near Memeramb-Gordonbrook Road and Wicks Road, Gordonbrook.
League Salutes Past And Future
The South Burnett’s rugby league family gathered together on Saturday night to salute the sports stars of the past as well as the up-and-coming stars of the future.
Street Library Opens In Maidenwell
If you happened to be visiting Maidenwell on Saturday morning, you may have noticed a refrigerator outside the Maidenwell Trading Post sporting a large red bow surrounded by colourful children’s drawings.
Driver ‘Fled Crash Scene’
A driver who allegedly fled the scene after a smash on Tessmanns Road in Kingaroy last Wednesday has been charged by police.
Three Men On Rogue Radar
Crime Stoppers Queensland is calling on the community to help track down three men wanted by the Queensland Police Service, as part of the “Rogue Radar” national crackdown on wanted criminals.
Council Backs Reconciliation Moves
Toowoomba councillors have supported a motion to takes the first steps in establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee.
Joey’s Has A New Adopt-a-Cop
Pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic School in Murgon have had a busy time recently with the swearing in of their new Adopt-A-Cop plus Book Week fun.
Home Damaged By Fire
A fire believed to have started in a firepit on the property has damaged a home at Ballogie
Fun Day Fosters Community Spirit
The second annual LifeFlight Community Fun Day – held in Kingaroy on Saturday – has raised about $17,600 for the rescue helicopter service.
Ag Network To Look At
Vegetation Management
The South Burnett Community Agriculture Network will be holding its next meeting at Wooroolin’s Memorial Hall on August 27 to discuss vegetation management.
Vietnam Service Reflects On Change
This year’s Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemoration service in Kingaroy reflected on a century of sometimes turbulent but largely positive changes in Australian society and the RSL movement.
Speak Up For Road Safety
Kingaroy Police will be hosting a special event at the Alford Street police station next Wednesday (August 29) as part of Queensland Road Safety Week.
Man Charged With Assaulting Police
A 56-year-old man has been charged with assaulting police after an alleged disturbance at a house on Nanango-Tarong Road.
Council Reviews Role Of VICs
The South Burnett Regional Council is considering turning over management of the region’s five Visitor Information Centres to the volunteers who staff them.
Demolition To Start Soon
Work will be starting soon on the new $3.1 million East Murgon Neighbourhood Centre (better known as Graham House).
Sixteen Fires ‘Deliberately Lit’
Sixteen of the weekend fires in the South Burnett are suspected to have been deliberately lit.
Man Charged Over Ryke Robbery
An 18-year-old Cherbourg man has been charged with attempted armed robbery following an incident at Ryke Fuel in Kingaroy on August 12.
Railway Station Could Be Festival HQ
The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival could take control of Goomeri’s historic railway station building if Gympie Regional Council gives the proposal a go-ahead.
Have You Seen These Girls?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate two girls, aged 14 and 16, who were last seen in Dalby about 10:00pm on Sunday,
