Urgent Water Restrictions – Kingaroy
The South Burnett Regional Council has imposed temporary water restrictions for the Kingaroy Town area due to a loss of power at the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant.
Woman Trapped In Wrecked 4WD
Police have advised that a serious single-vehicle crash on the Blackbutt Range has temporarily closed the Blackbutt Range.
$11m Research Station For Crops
One of Australia’s largest research stations for grains and cropping is being established near Toowoomba.
Chairman To Quit Broncos
Former Kingaroy resident Dennis Watt is stepping down from his role as chairman of the Brisbane Broncos.
Two Hurt In Accidents
A man aged in his 40s was flown to hospital with multiple serious injuries after a vehicle rolled over near Cooyar on Thursday night.
SupaIGA Backs Christmas Carnival
Planning is well under way for this year’s Kingaroy Christmas Carnival which will be held on December 14.
Proston Makes Its Mark
Visitors who use Proston’s new free caravan parking area will soon be able to enjoy something truly unique in the South Burnett.
Vintage Rally Clocks Up Milestones
This year’s rally by the Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club was extra special … it was their 20th rally and their fifth at their purpose-built grounds in Kingaroy
Art Competition Dazzles And Delights
A crowd of more than 70 packed the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on Friday night to help launch this year’s South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show Festival.
Red Earth Planning 2018 Course
An information session was held in Kingaroy on Tuesday night for people interested in taking part in the 2018 Community Leadership Program organised by the Red Earth Community Foundation.
College Opens Three Buildings
Normal classes paused at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy on Thursday morning for the official opening of three new buildings at the school.
Camera Keeps An Eye On Roads
South Burnett Regional Council has added some high-tech equipment to its road maintenance infrastructure in a bid to speed up inspections of problem roads.
Come And Try Futsal
A come and try evening is being held in Kingaroy on Thursday night for anyone interested in playing futsal (indoor soccer).
LNP Promises To Restore Handgun Rights
The LNP has promised that if elected at the upcoming State Election it will renew pistol licences held by all primary producers.
Solar Farm Plan Submitted To Council
Plans for a 130ha solar farm to be built 3km east of Kingaroy have been submitted to the South Burnett Regional Council.
Call For Australia Day Nominations
Yarraman and Cooyar residents have been invited to nominate groups and people who have gone “above and beyond” in their service for others for the 2018 Toowoomba Regional Council Australia Day awards.
Quilters Share Home-Style Warmth
Young people undergoing cancer treatments at the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital will enjoy a bit of home-style comfort thanks to two local craft groups.
Farm Truck Sparks Grass Fire
Emergency crews were called to Pimpimbudgee about 3:30pm on Wednesday after a fire which started in a farm truck spread to grassland
Record Year For Local Hospitals
The number of patients being treated in the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service has hit an all-time high, according to the annual report tabled in State Parliament on Friday.
Murgon Values Improve Slightly
Numbers were back to just 400 in Murgon on Tuesday, but values for most descriptions improved slightly.
