Signals Return To Timber Towns
Blackbutt and Benarkin’s railway signals have returned to both towns after an absence of close to 30 years.
Council Asks For Sign Feedback
South Burnett Regional Council will hold a community consultation meeting to get feedback from Murgon residents about sign designs for QEII Park.
MP Backs ‘Camps’ To Curb Crime
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called for young criminals to be sent to “outback camps” as a deterrent to youth crime.
Woman Assaulted, Phone Stolen
A woman was assaulted – and her mobile phone and other property stolen – on Monday night in Fisher Street, Cherbourg.
Where To Vote On Saturday
Here’s where you can vote in Saturday’s Council election …
Grants Help QCWA To Upgrade
QCWA Nanango is pleased to announced that Stage 1 of renovations at its clubhouse in Fitzroy Street have been completed.
Club Goes Fishing For Knowledge
A three-day Tag-A-Toga event held at Lake Borumba, near Imbil, on March 1-3 attracted 63 anglers keen to gain a better understanding of the lake’s resident Saratoga population.
Dinner Delivers For LifeFlight
Kingaroy Men’s Shed members are looking forward to a break after another very busy Dinner Under The Stars fundraiser on Saturday.
Visitors Swap Memories At Ringsfield
About 150 former and current Nanango residents gathered at Ringsfield House on Saturday to chat and swap memories.
Would-Be Thief Threatens Pair
Murgon police are investigating an incident which occurred in Macalister Street early on Wednesday morning.
Councils ‘Can Solve Housing Crisis’
Councils can play a big role in addressing homelessness, says Queensland’s peak housing group, QShelter.
Cocaine Use Spikes: Survey
Cocaine use in Brisbane and regional Queensland has spiked to the highest levels recorded in seven years, according to research led by the University of Queensland and the University of South Australia.
Darling Downs Health Chief To Retire
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service chief Mike Horan AM will retire at the end of this month.
Dramatic Arrest In Nanango
A dramatic arrest in Nanango on Wednesday has been linked to an alleged domestic violence incident on the Gold Coast on Monday.
Music Finalists Announced
The finalists for the second annual South Burnett Music Awards have been announced by organiser Warren Gould.
Bull Ride On This Saturday!
Tired of all the electioneering? How about heading out after voting on Saturday to the Tanduringie State School’s big fundraiser in Maidenwell!
Defib Installed At Benarkin SS
Benarkin State School has been congratulated on its purchase of a defibrillator, believed to be the first in the Benarkin community.
Flames Shoot From Kingaroy Flat
Flames were shooting from the window of a Kingaroy flat when fire crews arrived on the scene on Tuesday afternoon.
Injured Driver Dies
A 40-year-old Benair woman has died in hospital from injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash at Goodger on February 19.
Free Health Checks In Kilkivan
A convoy of free health services, including BreastScreen Queensland, is rolling into Kilkivan at the end of March to encourage local residents to get important health checks.
