Latest News

Private Hospital Opens With A Smile

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.

Farmers Congratulated For Standing Firm

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

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

Driver Leaves Crash Site

Driver Leaves Crash Site

Police are looking for the driver of a red Mitsubishi sedan involved in a single vehicle crash in Kingaroy on Saturday morning.

Graduates On The Right Track

Graduates On The Right Track

Another 10 trainees have graduated from South Burnett CTC’s Community Work Skills Project working on the South Burnett Rail Trail project.

Reflections On The Cup

Reflections On The Cup

One of the enjoyable aspects of country racing is that racegoers get to see the rookie riders progress, but at the same time can witness experienced journeymen proving their mettle.

Regional Carnival On Sunday

Regional Carnival On Sunday

Kingaroy will be hosting the Wide Bay Regional Netball Carnival on Sunday with hundreds of young players coming from across the region to compete.

Shareholders To Vote On Deal

Shareholders To Vote On Deal

APN shareholders will meet next month to decide whether to accept the $36.6 million offer from News Corp to purchase its chain of regional newspapers.

Nanango Scores A Clean Sweep

Nanango Scores A Clean Sweep

Nanango could repeat their 2012 clean sweep of the trophies after all three of the Panthers’ divisions won their semi-final matches in Murgon last Sunday.