Art Imitates Life In Kingaroy
Earlier this year, the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery hosted three workshops to encourage local artists to practise a very classical art skill … sketching and painting nudes.
Passenger Taken To Hospital
A man, aged in his 60s, was taken to hospital as a precaution after a collision in Kingaroy on Tuesday afternoon.
New Biosecurity Officer Appointed
The State Government has appointed 50 new biosecurity officers across Queensland as part of an election promise to hire 100 new officers over four years.
North Burnett CEO Resigns
North Burnett Regional Council CEO Craig Matheson has given notice that he will finish up in the job on November 27.
Callout To Beef Leaders
Applications are now open for Cattle Australia’s National Beef Leaders program which aims to equip participants with the skills, knowledge and networks needed to become future leaders in the beef industry.
Countdown To Census Night
Did you know Census Night is on Tuesday, August 11?
Arts Grant Reboots Local Tourism
South Burnett tourism promotion has taken a big step forward, thanks to a huge project completed recently via a Regional Arts Development Fund grant.
Truckie Hurt In Crash
A truck driver was transported by ambulance to hospital with minor injuries after a crash just outside Goomeri on Monday morning.
121 Weapons Seized By Police
A total of 9088 people have been scanned for knives in the Darling Downs Police District – which includes the South Burnett – in the past 12 months, with 121 weapons seized.
Khan Wins Regional Award
Khan Donald, from McEuen RFB, has been named the Central Region Young Volunteer of the Year in the Rural Fire Service Queensland Week awards.
e-Petition Targets Sex Offenders
A Murgon resident has begun an official e-Petition to the State Government requesting tighter residential restrictions on reportable sex offenders.
Auxiliary Celebrates 80 Years
Members of the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch & Citizens’ Auxiliary returned to their roots last Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the organisation.
Petrel Tests Positive To Bird Flu
A wild seabird found dead on Moreton Island is believed to have died from H5 bird flu.
AgForce Welcomes Mouse Bait Permit
Queensland producer group AgForce has welcomed the emergency permit approval by APVMA for the use of ZP50 mouse bait in broadacre cropping areas.
Two Face Street Race Charges
Police have charged two men over an alleged deliberate dangerous driving incident in Kingaroy on Tuesday.
Four Taken To Hospital After Collision
Four people were taken to hospital for assessment after a spectacular crash on the outskirts of Kingaroy on Wednesday afternoon which left one of the vehicles on its roof.
Here’s Cheers For Nanango Volunteer
Jimmy Smith always loved being around horses and racing but could never fully pinpoint where his enthusiasm for the industry stemmed from.
Smithfield Feedlot Sold
The massive Smithfield Feedlot, near Proston, has been sold for an undisclosed sum.
Students Enjoy A Deadly Day
Students from Kingaroy State School and Kingaroy State High School joined together to celebrate “50 Years Of Deadly” on Tuesday.
Visitors Explore Winter Quilt Trail
A stunning blue quilt, “Pacific Gems”, has been voted the winner of the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery’s “Battle Of The Quilts” competition.
