Vape Shops Raided … Again
Two businesses allegedly selling illegal tobacco products or vapes in Kingaroy were temporarily shut down after raids last week by the Darling Downs Public Health Unit.
Council Freezes Cherbourg Rents
Cherbourg residents will face no rises in rent over the next 12 months – and animal registrations will also remain free – in Council’s record $58 million Budget handed down on Monday.
Almost Four Decades Of Service
An era is about to end with the upcoming retirement of Joy Woods at Kingaroy Chiropractic & Wellness.
Fisherman’s Body Located
A body – believed to be that of a fisherman who went missing at Boondooma Dam last week – was retrieved by searchers on Monday.
Red Ants Kick Goals For Cancer
The Kingaroy Red Ants’ annual “Pink Day” fundraiser for the McGrath Foundation was as big – and as pink! – as ever last weekend.
Tickets On Sale For Ladies Day
South Burnett Saints are gearing up for their big Ladies Day at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on July 12.
Big Win For Division 2
South Burnett junior soccer will be played again this Saturday at Alan Downie Sports Fields in Nanango, while the Senior Women’s competition will be back taking a short break.
Divers Join Boondooma Dam Search
Police divers and water police using sonar have been brought in to join the search for a 74-year-old fisherman who went missing at Boondooma Dam on Thursday morning.
Two Badly Injured In Crash
Police are investigating what caused a traffic crash at Colinton on Thursday which left two men seriously injured.
Selwyn Cobbo To Join Dolphins
Redcliffe-based NRL club, the Dolphins, has snapped up Queensland Origin and Test player Selwyn Cobbo.
ATV Stolen From Widgee
Police are seeking information to locate a red and black ATV stolen from a Widgee Road address between June 8-9.
WA Runner Sets World Record
West Australian runner Phil Gore has taken out the 2025 Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra Marathon, becoming “the last man standing” in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Renewable Changes Become Law
The State Government has passed legislation which mandates public consultation for large-scale solar farms and wind farms in Queensland.
Early Payment Upsets TRC Budget
The Federal Government’s decision to bring forward a half-payment of Financial Assistance grants has overturned Toowoomba Regional Council’s Budget forecast – released just last week.
Illegal Food Imports Seized
A woman has been prosecuted for illegally importing more than 62,000kg of Thai food into Australia, including illegal pork products, insect-infested fresh fruit and vegetables, frog meat and raw prawns.
Ag Minister To Visit Kingaroy
Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett will be the guest speaker at an LNP policy forum to be held in Kingaroy next month.
Search For Missing Boatie
A search was under way at Boondooma Dam on Thursday afternoon for a man who went missing after an apparent boating mishap.
Former Teacher Aide Charged
A former teacher aide at Cherbourg State School has been charged with nine counts of alleged sexual abuse of children.
Police Seize Firearm
Police have charged a 27-year-old man with a weapons offence following a search in Nanango on Wednesday.
Woolooga Man Charged
A 69-year-old man has been charged after police were called twice to a Woolooga property this week.
