Memerambi Estate Contract Awarded
The South Burnett Regional Council has accepted a $1.46 million tender for the construction of Memerambi Estate’s missing roads and drainage infrastructure.
Four Hurt In Crash
Four people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after two cars collided on the Bunya Highway south of Kingaroy on Monday afternoon.
LNP Blocks Party Switch
The LNP State Executive has voted to stop Member for Groom Ian Macfarlane from swapping to the National Party, despite his local Branch approving the move at the weekend.
Weekly Fishing Report
Here’s the fishing report for Boondooma Dam for the week ending Monday, December 14
Cattle ‘Greener’ Than Predicted
Methane emissions from cattle in Australia are 24 per cent lower than previously estimated, equivalent to 12.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, following analysis of new Australian research data.
Miracle Night In Murgon
A Christmas miracle happened in Murgon on Friday night … the annual Christmas Carnival escaped the worst of the storms that were buffeting much of the rest of the South Burnett.
Dr Arthur Kratzmann 1925-2015
It’s a long way from a dairy farm at Speedwell to walking the corridors of power in Canada.
Sizzling Year For
Junior Speedway Bikes
Members of the Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club held their Christmas break-up on Sunday.
Wondai Wins Rosalie Fours
Yarraman Bowls Club has certainly had its ups and downs this year, but now look like they will finish on a high note.
Four Injured In Crash
Four people were injured when a vehicle rolled on the Oakey-Cooyar Road on Sunday afternoon.
Fire Destroys Historic Pub
A fire in the early hours of Saturday morning has destroyed the historic Kandanga Hotel.
Nanango Parties Despite Storm
Nanango’s big festive night will be New Year’s Eve this year, but that doesn’t mean the town has forgotten all about Christmas.
Art Exhibition Will Go On Tour
An art exhibition that dazzled crowds at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery will go on tour around Queensland
High-Tech Way To Seek SES Help
The SES is urging Queenslanders to get “tech savvy” and start using the SES Assistance smart phone app.
Storms Cause String Of Blackouts
Friday night’s storms lashed the Kingaroy and Nanango areas with strong winds and driving rain, and left a string of blackouts in their wake.
Looking Back On Christmas Races
The South Burnett stables of Glenn Richardson and James Curtain will be able to serve up more than roast turkey on Christmas Day following the decisive victories by their charges at Lee Park last Saturday.
Rider Airlifted
The Bundaberg-based RACQ CareFlight helicopter was called to Manar Park, near Boondooma, on Thursday afternoon to assist an injured teenager.
Titans Snap Up McQueen
Former Kingaroy Red Ant Chris McQueen is coming back to Queensland, signing a two-year deal with the Gold Coast Titans.
Have Christmas With Friends
Nanango’s annual “Christmas With Friends” free community lunch – organised by Boots’n Bulldust – is on this weekend.
Christmas Fun Keeps Rain Away
Organisers promised “the best Kingaroy Christmas Carnival ever” and they didn’t disappoint on Thursday night.
