Blackbutt Bursts With Avo Pride
Did you ava good time this year at the Blackbutt Avocado Festival?
National Titles This Weekend
The Junior Bees will be hosting the Australian Championships for 125cc Solos and Best Pairs this weekend in Kingaroy.
Crews Called To Three Large Fires
Smoke warnings were still in place on Tuesday afternoon for three fires which were burning on Monday around the South Burnett region.
Woman Airlifted After Crash
A woman aged in her 40s has been airlifted to hospital after a serious single-vehicle crash at South Nanango on Tuesday.
Mahar Resigns From NFF
National Farmers Federation CEO Tony Mahar has resigned after more than a decade of service to the organisation.
Maidenwell Offers A Perfect Mix
The inaugural Maidenwell Music Mix was true to its name at the weekend, offering a “mix” of country, pop and soft rock music to keep the crowd entertained.
Fire Ban In 10 Council Areas
The Queensland Fire Department has imposed a local fire ban in 10 Queensland council areas.
$315,000 Upgrade Saves Old Courts
A new $315,000 sports precinct was officially opened by the “kids of Kumbia” in a ceremony organised by the South Burnett Regional Council on Friday afternoon.
Teenager Hurt At Manar Park
A teenage boy has been airlifted to hospital after a motorbike crash at Manar Park near Boondooma on Friday morning.
Council Targets Red/Green Tape
South Burnett Regional Council plans to set up a working group to examine “red and green tape” within Council that can bog down business activities.
MP Calls For Permanent Security
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says it is essential a security service implemented at Kingaroy Hospital since a shooting in mid-August is made permanent.
Woman Injured In Crash
A young woman has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash at Harlin on Friday morning.
Students Chill Out At Formal
Fears the afternoon rain from earlier in the week could strike again – what could possibly go wrong on Friday the 13th? – evaporated as St Mary’s Catholic College students rolled up at Kingaroy Town Hall for their annual valedictory dinner.
Wind Farm Deliveries To Begin
The first regular deliveries of large turbine components for the Wambo Wind Farm project, south-west of Kingaroy, are expected to start next month.
Latest Arts Grants Announced
South Burnett Regional Council approved two applications for Regional Arts Development Fund grants at its general meeting on Wednesday.
Two New Police For South Burnett
Kingaroy and Murgon police stations will each receive one new officer after this week’s Queensland Police Service graduation in Brisbane.
TRC Invites Aust Day Nominations
Toowoomba Regional Council has invited residents to nominate community achievers to be considered for the 2025 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards.
Shutdown To Boost Local Economy
A $53 million overhaul of Unit 2 at Tarong Power Station has begun, boosting the local workforce by about 500 specialised contractor jobs over the next three months.
St John’s Celebrates Milestone
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington officially opened the new secondary precinct at St John’s Lutheran School on Friday morning.
Man Charged Over Break-Ins
Police have charged a 23-year-old man with 11 offences after a string of incidents in Kingaroy over the past 48 hours.
