‘Forgotten Australians’ Finally Remembered
Kingaroy’s Rhonda Trivett will receive compensation for being wrongly placed in Wolston Park as a child
Extra Funding For Men’s Shed
Kilkivan will soon get a Men’s Shed after the project received a $16,362 grant through round three of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced on Tuesday.
Farming Loans Almost Double
Loan approvals to farmers by the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA) have almost doubled, according to the State Government.
Stanwell Sponsors STEM Library
Students at Tanduringie, Cooyar, Benarkin and Linville State schools will benefit from the resources of a new STEM Library, thanks to Stanwell Corporation.
Modellers Host Open Day
Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society (KAMS) members will be demonstrating their aerobatic skills – and allowing visitors to try the thrill of flying model aircraft – at their third annual open day later this month.
GP Fined $2000
A Kingaroy GP has been fined $2000 and has had her registration suspended for 12 months in a judgment handed down in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal last month.
Pressing On Pays Off For Cooyar
Just two weeks ago Cooyar State School’s P&C were considering pulling the plug on this year’s Cooyar Trail Bike Ride.
Obituary: Ronald ‘Curly’ Chalmers
A funeral service was held in Kingaroy on Monday for World War II veteran and RSL stalwart Ronald Peter “Curly” Chalmers.
Get Ready For Storm Season
The State Government is encouraging everyone to get ready and start preparing now for the imminent storm season.
Councils Praise W4Q Program
A local mayor and CEO star in a new video praising the State Government’s Works for Queensland program
AGL Opens New Community Fund
AGL has opened the first round of its new Community Fund, and is now calling for applications from community groups in Kumbia, Jandowae and Bell.
Free Program To Help Parents
A parenting program aimed at forming secure relationships between parents and children will start in Murgon this week.
Festival Farewells Founders
Maclagan’s annual Squeezebox Festival was held on Saturday and while organisers judged it a great success, there was also a touch of sadness to this year’s celebrations.
Have Your Say On Roads, Rates, Rubbish
The South Burnett Regional Council is seeking feedback from the community while it drafts a new Corporate Plan for 2018-23
First Aid Kits To Help Mine Towns
New Hope Group – the company developing the controversial New Acland coal mine – has joined forces with LifeFlight Australia to improve the safety of communities around their mine.
‘Mounted Police’ Hit Rail Trail
Gympie Police say mountain bike patrols will become a regular sight on the newly opened Kilkivan to Kingaroy rail trail.
Welcome Rain Causes A Few Hiccups
Many parts of the South Burnett enjoyed a good drenching in Friday’s storms, with intermittent showers continuing right across the weekend.
Countdown To Wondai
The South Burnett Race Club’s two meetings so far this year have drawn very pleasing horse numbers.
Crime Rate Rises 5.4pc
Drug, liquor and traffic offences are down across the South West Police District – which includes the South Burnett – but assaults and thefts have risen.
Amnesty Attracts 16,000 Weapons
Police Minister Mark Ryan and Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Bob Gee on Friday viewed some of the 16,000 guns Queenslanders have handed in as part of the national gun amnesty.
