Project Changes Lives In Two Countries
Six Kingaroy State High students have become trailblazers for a new type of excursion opportunity at the school … and along the way they changed their lives, and the lives of a poor Cambodian family.
Paul’s Father Was A War Hero, Too
Yarraman’s Paul Tunn, 94, is a chip off the old block … his father was also a hero
Major Changes Planned
For Wine & Food Festival
The Wine & Food In The Park Festival will undergo major changes when it makes its next outing
Cyclists Pedalling To Blackbutt
A group of up to 60 cyclists from the Brisbane Valley will be riding up the Blackbutt Range on Saturday, September 10 for a day of fun and avocados.
Gayndah Takes Home Trophy
The fifth annual South Burnett Interschool Equestrian Competition attracted 68 riders when it was held at Kingaroy Showgrounds earlier this month.
Court Ruling A ‘Two-Edged Sword’
Queensland Ministers now have the ability to direct the independent Queensland Industrial Relations Commission to change awards if they don’t like them.
Grants For Young Sports Stars
Four young South Burnett rugby league players have been successful in the latest round of funding from the Federal Government’s “Local Sporting Champions” program.
Have Your Say On Imported Food Safety
Federal Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce is seeking feedback on a proposed new safety system for imported foods.
Next Phase Of $1.5m Upgrade To Begin
The next phase of the project to improve the intersection of Kingaroy-Barkers Creek and Clark and Swendson roads in Kingaroy – near Swickers – will get under way next week.
Qld Health Contacting Heart Patients
Queensland Health is contacting patients who have undergone certain types of open-heart surgery in public hospitals who may have been exposed to a potentially serious bacteria.
A Few Ks Over Can Kill
The Road Safety Week topic for Tuesday is “Speeding” … one of the best known of the Fatal Five causes of crashes.
Stabbed Man Dies In Hospital
A 43-year-old man taken to hospital on Tuesday morning with stab wounds has died.
Private Hospital Opens With A Smile
The rollercoaster ride that has been the recent history of Kingaroy’s private hospital ended in smiles on Monday morning with the official opening of the new Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital.
Cherbourg Runs Away With Cup
South Burnett premiers Cherbourg Hornets had a runaway win over Mundubbera on Saturday
Good News For Wide Bay
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien had some good news on Monday for communities along the Wide Bay Highway.
Cowboys Get Their Kilts On
They say there are really only two types of people in the world: Scots, and those who wish they were.
Farmers Congratulated For Standing Firm
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated the thousands of primary producers who united to voice their concerns about the State Government’s proposed changes to Vegetation Management laws.
Wests Wiped Out In Preliminary Finals
Last weekend Wests were on top of the world … they had won all three of their minor semi-finals matches and seemed set to secure a berth in the Grand Finals on Saturday, August 27
Transformer Explodes
Emergency personnel were called to Tarong Power Station on Friday afternoon after reports of a fire.
Distracted Drivers Cause Crashes
Queensland Police are marking Road Safety Week with a daily campaign highlighting key causes of motor vehicle crashes.
