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.
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.
Digital Photos Dazzle And Delight
Attendance numbers may have been slightly down at this year’s South Burnett Digital Interclub judging but entry numbers almost doubled.
Country Club Celebrates 75 Years
Friends of the Wondai Country Club gathered on Saturday night to celebrate the club’s 75th anniversary
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.
Extra Training For Young Cricketers
Several South Burnett junior cricketers have been selected to undergo further training as part of the Queensland Rookie Program run by Queensland cricket.
Netball Preliminary Final Results
The Netball Preliminary Finals were played in Nanango on Friday evening, with six players travelling back especially from a school camp to take part.
New Optus Tower For Benair
Optus has been given permission to erect a new tower at 225 Benair Road, Benair.
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
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
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 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.
Still Time To Complete Census
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is reminding residents there’s still time to take part in the 2016 Census.
Another Step For Moreton Resources
Moreton Resources’ plan to build an open cut coal mine near Kingaroy took another step forward on Thursday
Seniors Celebrate In Style
About 200 people packed into Proston Community Hall on Thursday to enjoy lunch and celebrate Queensland Seniors Week.
Students Hit Top Note In Brisbane
Music students from St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy returned victorious from the Queensland Catholic Music Festival at Villanova College, Brisbane, on Saturday.
LNP Looks Set To Win Tree Debate
The State Government’s attempt to tighten vegetation management laws in Queensland looks to have failed
Oral History To Support
Claims For ‘Stolen Wages’
Oral history will be approved for the first time to allow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people without formal documents to claim “stolen wages” back via the Reparations Review Panel.
Big Tournament Attracts Young Fighters
More than 100 competitors took part in the recent ISKA mixed martial arts competition in Kingaroy
