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Storms Cut Short Qld Championship

Storms Cut Short Qld Championship

All day Saturday the clouds were splitting north and south of Kingaroy, keeping the track dry for the Queensland Junior U16 125cc Speedway Solo championship.

Barracudas Snap Up Victory

Barracudas Snap Up Victory

Barracudas, who have enjoyed a strong end-of-season run, took out the Kingaroy Basketball Association’s B Grade competition on Tuesday night.

‘The Gap’ Not Closing

‘The Gap’ Not Closing

The Productivity Commission said today it is becoming increasingly clear a number of “Closing the Gap” targets will not be met by 2030, and called for better policies to be developed.

Now It’s Time For Beards …

Now It’s Time For Beards …

Now that men have shaved off their moustaches at the end of “Movember”, they’re being urged by the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service to hirsute up again for “Decembeard”.

Golden Wattle Brings Mobile Services

Golden Wattle Brings Mobile Services

The Federal Government’s Mobile Service Centre truck will be visiting the region next week to help South Burnett residents in outlying areas access information about government services.

Halfway Mark For Emerson Statue

Halfway Mark For Emerson Statue

Barely 10 days after holding a special charity luncheon at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall, the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association announced today it is has already passed the halfway mark in its fundraising program.

Reset For Youth Justice Laws

Reset For Youth Justice Laws

The State Labor Government will repeal laws introduced by the former LNP Government which allowed media to report Children’s Court matters.

Council Seeks Tourism Ideas

Council Seeks Tourism Ideas

Toowoomba Regional Council is offering residents the chance to have their say on what the future for tourism and events should look like in the region.

No Charges Likely After Facebook Fiasco

No Charges Likely After Facebook Fiasco

It is unlikely anyone will be charged following a Facebook fiasco on Tuesday morning which caused many South Burnett residents to believe there had been another tragedy in the local community.

Weekend Of Rain, Hail, Blackouts

Weekend Of Rain, Hail, Blackouts

Storms that have whipped through the South Burnett over the past few days have caused major blackouts, pelted crops with rain and hail, and kept SES volunteers, council workers and Ergon Energy repair crews run off their feet.