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No Sign = 50 km/h

No Sign = 50 km/h

Kingaroy Police are reminding drivers that the default speed limit in built-up areas is 50km/h, unless signposted otherwise.

Purser’s To Take Over Brisbane Run

Purser’s To Take Over Brisbane Run

Murgon-based Purser’s Coaches has agreed to take over the Murgon-Caboolture bus run for a three-month trial following the announcement by Brisbane Bus Lines that it is axeing the service.

Woman Punched In Head

Woman Punched In Head

A 22-year-old Nanango woman is recovering after being punched in the head by an unknown assailant in Nanango on Saturday night.

Local Fire Ban Ends Tonight

Local Fire Ban Ends Tonight

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has advised that a local fire ban affecting the South Burnett will cease at midnight tonight (November 18).

Matt’s Journey Has Led To Liberia

Matt’s Journey Has Led To Liberia

It’s a long way from growing up on a dairy farm at Nanango to helping to fight Ebola in Liberia, but Dr Matt Caffery, 37, didn’t hesitate when he was given the chance.

Grant To Barambah EEC

Barambah Environmental Education Centre at Gallangowan has been awarded a $1079 funding grant to improve its facilities.

Federal Grants Released

Federal Grants Released

The second quarterly payment from the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grants program should start flowing to local councils throughout Australia from today.

Vandal Targets House

Vandal Targets House

Kingaroy police are seeking information on a vandal who targeted a house in Tuite Street in the early hours of today.

Bittersweet Victory For Nick

Bittersweet Victory For Nick

After four attempts, Gold Coast speedway driver Nick Girdlestone has finally won the memorial race named after his late daughter Zoe.

Students Debut On Stage

Students Debut On Stage

Students at St Mary’s Catholic College recently performed as part of the college’s annual “Instrumental Evening”.