19 Charged After Police Drug Raids
South Burnett and Darling Downs police have charged 19 people with 45 offences following a co-ordinated series of drug raids across the region last week.
Would-Be Thieves Target Trucks
Would-be thieves have caused at least $7000 damage after breaking into trailers parked at a Kingaroy freight business.
School Reaches Out To Families
A local school has created a new staff role this year to get families more engaged in their school community.
Weekly Fishing Report – Boondooma
Here’s the weekly Fishing Report for Boondooma Dam for the week ending Monday, February 23
New Waste Management Plan Released
The South Burnett Regional Council released the first draft of its new Waste Management Plan for public consultation today.
Kingaroy Lions Club Plans
Golden Anniversary Reunion
The Kingaroy Lions Club Inc is celebrating 50 years of “Lionism” in Kingaroy.
Morning Tea To Mark
Apology Anniversary
The Ration Shed Museum at Cherbourg, in conjunction with Cherbourg Community Health, will be holding a special morning tea tomorrow (Feb 24) to commemorate the anniversary of the National Apology.
Tenders Sought For
$8.3m Police Project
Tenders close on Wednesday for the multi-million dollar construction of a new Kingaroy police station
Man Killed In Highway Crash
A South Burnett man has been killed in a head-on crash on the Bunya Highway, about four kilometres south of Kumbia this morning.
Looking Back On A Busy Year
The Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association (BDTHA) has had a most productive and enjoyable 2014.
Spotlight On Sprintcars
Speedway will be roaring back into action at the Lucas Oil Kingaroy Speedway on Saturday night (February 28) with the spotlight this week on the V8 Sprintcars.
Drayton Street Upgrade Starts Soon
Centre parking will begin to disappear from Nanango’s Drayton Street in the middle of next month when work begins on the final section of the town’s CBD upgrade.
Futsal News – February 19
Results from futsal games played in Kingaroy on Thursday, February 19:
Artists Invited To Apply For Grants
Regional artists have been invited to apply for Federal Government funding of up up to $30,000 to gain professional skills either in Australian or abroard.
MP Cooks Up A Treat For Volunteers
Shadow Minister Deb Frecklington became a shadow chef when she hosted a barbecue party at Blackbutt on Sunday.
Fire Tower Action Group
Points To Mt Allan Repairs
The action group fighting to have the Jimna Fire Tower repaired and re-opened to the public say that “new information” has come to light which should help their cause.
Drivers Urged To Stay
Vigilant As Creeks Rise
The rain that accompanied TC Marcia is proving a headache for South Burnett drivers
Frozen Berries ‘Tip Of The Iceberg’
A union has warned that unsafe frozen berries are only the “tip of the iceberg” when it comes to unsafe imports from China.
Junior Cricket Points Ladder
Points table for South Burnett Junior Cricket competition (February 21)
Curran Elected Mayor
Cr Mick Curran has been elected Gympie Mayor by the slimmest of margins – just 25 votes
