PLAYfest Ready To Hit The Stage
The third annual NananGO PLAYfest is on this weekend featuring 20 one-act plays put on by theatre groups from across south-east Queensland.
WDRC Offers Tank Incentive
Western Downs residents thinking of installing rainwater tanks have been invited to apply for rebates under a Western Downs Regional Council scheme.
For Musos & Music Lovers
Musicians (and anyone who would like to join in) have been invited to visit the Bunya Mountains on Saturday to “Play Music On Nature’s Porch”.
Nominations Open For Australia Day
South Burnett Regional Council is calling for nominations for the 2025 South Burnett Australia Day Awards.
24/7 Trial At Memerambi Tip
A three-month trial will offer residents 24-hour access to the Memerambi Transfer Station.
Boys Charged After Chase
Three young boys have been charged following the theft of two vehicles from Cowie Drive, Kingaroy, in the early hours of Sunday.
Crash On Highway
A man aged in his 20s was taken to hospital for observation after a crash at Sandy Ridges on Tuesday evening.
Murgon Mustangs Show Their Might
Murgon downed the Nanango Stags 26-24 in a thrilling, last-minute victory in the South Burnett Rugby League A Grade Grand Final played at Wondai Sportsground on Saturday afternoon.
Biker Hurt In Collision
A motorcycle rider was injured in a collision with a vehicle in Blackbutt on Sunday afternoon.
Rural Firie’s Condition Improves
The condition of a rural firefighter who suffered burns while fighting a large grassfire at Maidenwell last Thursday has improved.
Feast Of Fun At BaconFest
Kingaroy sizzled at the weekend … and it’s not just the temperature we’re talking about.
Man Charged After Dog Chase
A 25-year-old Cherbourg man faces nine charges after being arrested following a dramatic chase by a police dog.
Bike Stolen At Knifepoint
Police are investigating an armed robbery in Goomeri on Thursday night.
‘Post And Boast’ Laws Tightened
Criminals boasting about their offences on social media face stiffer penalties with the expansion of State Government’s Post and Boast laws.
Obituary: Mick Purser 1923-2024
Murgon’s oldest World War II veteran – and well-known local businessman – Alf “Mick” Purser has died.
Gun Ban For ‘High-Risk’ People
State Parliament has passed new laws restricting high-risk individuals from accessing firearms.
Rural Firies Injured In Blaze
Two rural firefighters have suffered burns while fighting a grassfire near Maidenwell on Thursday afternoon.
Ram Raid Link To Carjacking
A ram raid at the IGA Supermarket in Wondai on Monday night has been linked by police to a carjacking earlier in the day at Wilsonton in Toowoomba.
Burn-Offs Damage Power Poles
Ergon Energy network crews had to replace two fire-damaged poles recently after separate hazard reduction burns in the Wide Bay-Burnett region.
Huge Surge In Whooping Cough
Queensland Health has warned that the State is experiencing a surge in whooping cough cases, posing a risk to the community and, in particular, young children.
