Burnett Highway
Intersection To Be Upgraded
The intersection of the Burnett Highway and Murgon-Gayndah Road will be getting a safety upgrade soon
Burnett Highway
Josie’s Getting Ready To Cruise
Kingaroy cyclist Josie Potter is heading off to Brisbane again in just over two weeks for her annual effort for MS Queensland.
Power Costs To Rise … Again
The State Government plans to halve the rise in regional electricity prices recommended by the Queensland Competition Authority.
Dancers Learn Radar Techniques
Twenty-one local dancers enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity last week when famous Australian dance teacher Rebecca Davies visited the LaCreme Dance Academy in Nanango.
Council Won’t Destroy Dog
A dog that caused minor injuries to a mother and two children in Nanango last week won’t be destroyed.
South Burnett Addicted To Tobacco
Figures released on World No Tobacco Day show that Kingaroy and Nanango have one of the highest smoking rates in Queensland
MP Urges Premier
To Ignore Acland Ruling
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said she was extremely disappointed with the Acland decision
Indigenous Monument Planned
The State Government will support the establishment of a memorial to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen and women in Brisbane’s Anzac Square.
Grass Fire At Coolabunia
Firefighters were despatched on Wednesday afternoon to a large grass fire burning near Coolabunia.
Court Rules Against
Acland Mine Expansion
Farmers will be rejoicing following a decision which effectively axed the Stage 3 expansion of Acland Mine
Meet The New Kid In Kingaroy
Kingaroy ambulance paramedics can now practise their life-saving skills on a life-size child simulator following generous donations from the public.
Cup Produces A Great Day’s Football
If Saturday’s President’s Cup proved anything, it proved there’s barely room to fit a cigarette paper between the top teams in each of the competition’s three divisions right now.
Council Signs Off On Banner
The Kingaroy Quota Club now boasts a new banner thanks to South Burnett Regional Council’s discretionary fund scheme for councillors.
Juniors Enjoy Double The Fun
Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club’s last club day for riders was postponed due to the weather, which meant a special double header was held at the Kingaroy Showgrounds on Saturday.
Country People ‘Treated Like Cash Cows”
The LNP has launched an online petition to encourage voters to register a protest against rising car registration costs.
Funding Applications Open Wednesday
The Federal Government has reminded local residents again that applications for the pilot Regional Jobs and Investment Packages for the Wide Bay Burnett open on Wednesday.
Tourism Revolt May Spread
Monday’s announcement that a new breakaway tourism association has been formed by Toowoomba businessman John Wagner to promote the Darling Downs as a tourist destination may not be the last.
Dingo Sanctuary Seeks Support
“Dingo” Simon, from the Durong Dingo Sanctuary, has launched a Go Fund Me page to help the not-for-profit South Burnett Educational Wildlife Support Group raise enough funds to buy a “wildlife ambulance”.
Rail Trail Section Maps Released
DTMR has released a new collection of section maps for the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
MP Hosts Ice Forums
South Burnett residents concerned about the impact of ice (methamphetamine) on their community are invited to attend an ice forum at Kingaroy Town Hall on Tuesday, June 6.
