More Calls For Hospital Security
Staff members and local MP Deb Frecklington have called for around-the-clock security at Kingaroy Hospital in the wake of the police shooting on August 9.
Snake Bite Charge Dropped
A charge against a Murgon father – who had been facing a Supreme Court trial over the snake-bite death of his son – has been dropped.
Thieves Target Wondai, Murgon
Police have repeated calls for South Burnett residents to lock up after a string of break-ins and thefts in the Wondai and Murgon areas over the past two weeks.
Vehicle Flips At Taromeo
A driver escaped serious injuries in a rollover on Franks Road at Taromeo on Thursday morning.
Youth Charged Over Carjacking
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with 10 offences following an alleged carjacking in Toowoomba on Monday afternoon.
Amazing Mustangs Into Grand Final
An amazing final six minutes by the Murgon Mustangs have knocked Minor Premiers Cherbourg out of the 2024 South Burnett Rugby League competition.
Digital Centre Celebrates Birthday
Students and guests gathered at the Nurunderi TAFE campus in Cherbourg last week to mark the second birthday of the town’s Digital Service Centre.
Students Powered Up For Race
Kingaroy State High School students who will represent Australia at the world’s largest hydrogen race event are getting powered up with practice laps at the Tarong Power Station before the big event.
Cocaine Raid: Two Jailed
Two men have been sentenced to lengthy jail sentences after pleading guilty to charges linked to a cocaine drug raid at Durong.
Two Charged After Chase
Police have charged two people following a pursuit through Blackbutt, Yarraman and Nanango on Monday afternoon.
Shot Man, 59, Charged
A 59-year-old Kingaroy man – shot by police during an incident at Kingaroy Hospital on August 9 – is facing four charges.
Two Hurt In Truck Crash
Two men were taken by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital on Monday after a truck rollover on the Burnett Highway.
A Day To Pause And Reflect
Residents gathered at memorials across the South Burnett on Sunday to mark the 58th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan and recognise the service of all Australian troops in Vietnam.
Man Injured Mustering
A man has been airlifted to hospital with chest and shoulder injuries after a farming accident near Ballogie on Friday.
LifeFlight Thanks ‘Local Legends’
LifeFlight hosted a free lunch in Kingaroy on Thursday for members of the many community groups which have raised funds for the service over the past 12 months.
Freedom Flyers In Kingaroy Skies
Visitors to Kingaroy Airport last weekend were treated to a mini air show, courtesy of the Freedom Formation aerobatics team.
Suspects Caught On CCTV
Police are seeking public assistance in relation to an attempted break-and-enter in Chataway Street, Murgon.
BaconFest: What’s Happening
Wondering what’s happening (and when) over this sizzling weekend of bacon-themed fun in Kingaroy?
Rain Postpones State Championships
Heavy rain this week has forced the postponement of this weekend’s Under 16s Queensland Championships due to be raced at the Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway.
$18,500 Grant For BIEDO
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation has received a grant from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s “In A Good Place Program”.
