Season 2 Ready To Roll
Kingaroy Basketball Association’s Season 2 competition for 2015 is about to get underway.
Power Companies To Take On State Debt
The State Government announced today it will cut $4.1 billion off the State’s forecast $80 billion debt by shifting it on to the balance sheets of government-owned electricity network companies.
Service For Former Principal
Friends and ex-pupils of former Kingaroy State High School principal Alan Whitmee have been invited to attend a committal service which will be held on Saturday (July 11) at Taabinga Cemetery.
Wonderful Winter At Wondai
Given that weather forecasters are expecting icy days ahead, the Winter Wonderland fashion theme for Saturday’s Wondai program should provide an ideal dress rehearsal
Swickers Unveils Huge Upgrade
A multi-million dollar upgrade at Swickers’ Kingaroy pig abattoir will have the potential to lift production at the plant to 30,000 head per week.
Patriotism Costs $12,000
Federal Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott spent more than $12,000 in six months on buying Australian flags, according to Parliamentary records obtained by the Australian Financial Review.
Exhibition Opens In Murgon
The Dual Arts Exhibition opened in Murgon on Saturday morning.
Triple P Program Goes Statewide
A parenting program which has been run at Cherbourg with great success will be made available to Queensland parents over the next two years.
Major Peanut Conference In Brisbane
The Peanut Foundation – the research arm of the American Peanut Council – will be holding its 8th International Conference in Brisbane later this year.
Hi-Tech Helps Women On The Farm
Are women having more of a say in how farms are run? Research being conducted at James Cook University suggests this may be the case, and technology could be the reason.
Official Opening For Track
The Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club will be holding an official opening of their speedway track later this month.
Still Time For Flu Shots
Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young says the influenza season is officially underway, but it’s not too late to get a flu jab.
Breeder Fined For Illegal Fish
A Sunshine Coast fish breeder has been fined $2617 for a number of offences, including possessing tilapia
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its traditional Winter Race Meeting at the Wondai Racecourse on Saturday, July 11.
State Tops Up Concession Funds
The State Government will spend an extra $52 million in this year’s State Budget to allow pensioners and Seniors Card holders to continue to receive various concessions.
Two History Events Coming Up
Former Nanango mayor Reg McCallum will be the guest speaker at Friday’s “History Morning” at Nukku Nook
Health Staff Win Awards
Cherbourg Health Service Manager Tarita Fisher has been presented with a prestigious award as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Council Still Looking
For Hospital Operator
South Burnett Regional Council is continuing to look for a new hospital operator to manage the South Burnett Private Hospital, despite the hospital formally closing on June 30.
Borallon Jail To Re-Open
The State Government plans to recommission the old Borallon jail near Ipswich to address overcrowding in Queensland prisons.
Police Investigate Kingaroy Death
Forensic Police from Brisbane are investigating the sudden death of a 22-year-old man in Gladys Street, Kingaroy, in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
