Kokoda Porters Trek To Kingaroy
Kingaroy resident Peter Ranasinghe is used to shepherding Australian tour groups on treks along the challenging Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea.
Man Injured In Roof Fall
A man aged in his 50s suffered suspected spinal injuries when he fell about three metres off a roof on Monday afternoon.
Home Power Bills Tipped To Rise 1.7pc
Electricity prices look set to rise again, with small business bills expected to increase by 1.5 per cent, household bills by 1.7 per cent, and farmers and irrigators by up to 1.9 per cent
Kingaroy Firm Wins Contract
Kingaroy-based Wards Electrical has been awarded a State Government contract to perform maintenance at four local schools.
When Am I Getting NBN?
South Burnett residents wondering when the NBN will reach their homes or workplaces should be pleased by a major update to the NBN website announced on Monday.
Georgie Joins ABC Board
Durong grazier – and former Q&A panellist – Georgie Somerset has been appointed to the Board of the ABC.
Proston Show Ready To Rock
A crowd of about 50 people packed the Proston Community Hall on Saturday night to revive one of the town’s long-standing traditions.
Futsal Results – February 23
Results from South Burnett Futsal games played in Kingaroy on February 23
Boundary Change ‘Common Sense’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says it’s “common sense” to make the South Burnett one State Electorate
Two Charged After Esk Incident
Detectives have charged two men with driving offences after a violent burglary at Esk on Sunday
New Licensed Bistro Is Very Sheik
Country music legend Chad Morgan paid a flying visit to Blackbutt on Sunday afternoon, and a big slice of the town’s business, community and sporting leaders were there to welcome him.
Have You Seen Her?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 21-year-old Kingaroy woman missing since Saturday evening.
Armed Burglars Threaten Sleeping Men
Detectives are investigating a violent burglary which occurred early on Sunday morning at Esk.
‘Pickle’ Earns Health Service Award
Cherbourg senior health worker Cec “Pickle” Brown has been commended for his dedication to helping South Burnett school children achieve their full learning potential.
It’s Almost Football Time!
Cooler weather must be coming … local football players are beginning to gear up for another big season.
Club Ready To Celebrate 80 Years
The Kingaroy Bowls Club will be celebrating their 80th birthday with an 80th Anniversary Carnival
Charity Workers Charged
Members of the Forest Hill Stock and Rural Crime Investigation Squad have today charged a 36-year-old Beaudesert woman following a protracted and extensive investigation into allegations of the misuse of donations received by a horse charity.
The Lucky Lad Didn’t Miss
Back in 1951, rookie Peter Sexton was given the opportunity of riding Chez Dior in the QTC McDougall Stakes, Eagle Farm’s early season feature for juvenile fillies.
Deb Takes Over South Burnett
Deputy Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington looks set to take the South Burnett towns of Wondai, Murgon, Cherbourg, Goomeri and Proston away from Callide MP Jeff Seeney.
More Vouchers To Be Released
The State Government will release on Friday (February 24) $500,000 more vouchers for the popular Get Started sports program.
