Two Hurt In CBD Crash
Eight people were assessed by QAS paramedics after a collision in the heart of the Kingaroy CBD on Friday morning.
Telstra Grants For Local Groups
Two local not-for-profit groups have received grants from Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program.
Running Fans Dash To Wondai
The seventh annual Wondai Country Running Festival attracted a hardy bunch of keen athletes at the weekend eager to test themselves along the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Nuclear? ‘We Want The Facts’
Nationals Leader David Littleproud says host communities are backing nuclear power, but there is a bunch of Kingaroy residents who are not so sure.
Callide Explosion ‘Utterly Disgraceful’
The draft report into the 2021 explosion at the Callide C power station has identified “a focus on financial considerations” as one of the key factors leading up to the incident.
Police Launch Crime Survey
The Queensland Police Service wants to know what crime and safety issues are of most concern to residents in the Wide Bay-Burnett region.
Saints Player In SQ Victory
South Burnett Saints’ player James Packer was part of the South Queensland men’s AFL team which scored a narrow win over North Queensland at the weekend.
Towns ‘Already Back Nuclear’
Nationals Leader David Littleproud says local communities have already backed the Coalition’s plan to build seven nuclear power generating sites around Australia.
Classics Shine In Yarraman
The annual Yarraman Show & Shine is rapidly becoming the biggest local event for car and bike lovers.
Wind Farm Grants Announced
The latest round of successful applications to the Wambo Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund have been announced.
RSPCA Vets Help Out
RSPCA vets visited Cherbourg recently as part of the charity’s Visiting Vet Program.
New CEO For Herefords Group
Red Meat Advisory Council CEO Alastair James has been appointed the new CEO of producer group, Herefords Australia.
Avocado Crop Continues To Grow
Australia’s avocado industry is grappling with another year of increased production and low prices, according to the latest report by Rabobank.
Toowoomba Rates Rise 5pc
Toowoomba ratepayers will face a 5 per cent increase in their general rates and a new levy after the Council handed down its 2024-25 Budget on Tuesday morning.
Memorial Park Upgrades Begin
South Burnett Regional Council has begun work on upgrading Kingaroy’s Memorial Park.
Four Projects Win RADF Grants
South Burnett Regional Council will fund four arts projects from the latest round of its RADF grant program.
Scouts Prepare For Another 100 Years
It’s been a long-time coming, but the Centenary of the Kingaroy Scout group on Saturday was the perfect occasion to officially open the group’s new commercial kitchen.
Elderly Man Injured
An elderly man suffered a lower leg injury in a single-vehicle crash on the Chinchilla-Wondai Road on Saturday night.
Wolves Licking Their Wounds
Wondai Wolves supporters would be licking their wounds after last weekend’s rugby league games.
Trio Off To The Ekka!
Dinner at the Wondai Diggers Club on Saturday night capped off a big day of judging for entrants competing to represent the South Burnett Sub-Chamber as this year’s Ekka.
