Moreton Predicts 400-600 Jobs At Mine
Moreton Resources claims its proposed Kingaroy coal mine will provide between 400 and 600 jobs on site and turnover of “tens of billions of dollars” during the life of the mine.
Kumbia QCWA News
Interested crafters gathered at the Kingaroy QCWA recently for a Silk Painting Workshop under the guidance of Catherine Woodham
Saints In Top Of The Table Clash
The South Burnett Saints are in equal top spot – and undefeated – on the Darling Downs AFL ladder after four rounds of the Allied Pickford Cup.
Water Restrictions
In Kingaroy Next Week
Kingaroy residents will face 48 hours of water restrictions from Monday to Wednesday next week
Hospital To Reopen May 26
The first procedures will be carried out at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy in two weeks.
Queensland MPs Urge PM
To Scrap ‘Backpacker Tax’
The State Government has called on the Federal Government to scrap the “backpacker tax”
Laws Aim To Stamp Out Puppy Farms
Dog breeder laws passed in State Parliament on Thursday aim to stamp out puppy “farms” and identify unscrupulous backyard breeders.
Dam Visitor Charged
A 64-year-old Yandina man will face a charge of drink-driving after he was breath-tested by police at Proston on Tuesday evening.
Driver Injured In Rollover
A man has been airlifted to hospital with suspected chest and pelvic injuries after a single vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway near Moore on Thursday evening.
Basketball News
Results from Kingaroy Basketball games played on Tuesday, May 10, and Wednesday, May 11
Full Fields For Burrandowan Races
The Burrandowan Picnic Race Club will be holding its 94th annual race meeting at the Burrandowan Racecourse 66km west of Kingaroy this Saturday, May 14.
Victors Return To Burrandowan
Saturday’s annual Burrandowan meeting will see two winners and nine losers from last year’s program seeking a share of the spoils.
KAP Puts Up Maranoa Candidate
The Federal election race for Maranoa has expanded from four candidates to five.
Walk With Lynda Nears Finishing Line
Brett and Trevor Otto’s 500km charity “Walk With Lynda” from Gladstone to Kingaroy is on the final straight with the walkers arriving in Cloyna on Wednesday.
Speedster Could Lose Vehicle
A 36-year-old Kingaroy man looks set to forfeit his car after he was pulled over for speeding on the D’Aguilar Highway near Coolabunia on Tuesday morning.
SEQ Role For Mayor
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has been elected Deputy Chairman of the local government lobby group, the South East Queensland Council of Mayors.
Cooper Visit Raises $25,000
A visit to Murgon by rugby league all-star Gavin Cooper over the Easter weekend helped raise $25,000 for Murgon’s junior rugby league club.
TV Shake-Up From July 1
South Burnett television viewers are about to experience a shake-up thanks to Nine ending its deal with WIN-TV
Health Network Seeks Members
The Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network (DDWMPHN) is seeking expressions of interest from people interested in becoming a Community Advisory Committee member.
South Burnett Drought Status Lifted
South Burnett and Cherbourg council areas have been removed by the State Government from the drought list.
