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Third Man Charged

Third Man Charged

Gympie detectives have charged a third man after investigations into an alleged burglary and assault at Bells Bridge, east of Kilkivan, on August 2.

Witness Saw Fatal Crash

Witness Saw Fatal Crash

Police are preparing a formal report for the Coroner in the wake of Saturday night’s fatal traffic crash on the Bunya Highway near Memerambi.

Shackle Hoax Spreads Like Wildfire

Shackle Hoax Spreads Like Wildfire

Concerned members of the public have been contacting police following the circulation of a “warning” on social media about allegedly illegal shackles commonly used on trailers.

Hornets Triumph In President’s Cup

Hornets Triumph In President’s Cup

The Cherbourg Hornets will go into next weekend’s semi-finals undefeated after a strong win against Murgon in the President’s Cup match played before a big crowd in Kingaroy on Saturday.

Super Sunday Preview

Super Sunday Preview

After a weekend off for the Ekka holiday, senior football will resume this weekend with the semi-finals of the 2014 Evolution Solar Football League competition.

Memories Flock Back Of Pies Past

Memories Flock Back Of Pies Past

When I was a child, one of my favourite treats was a visit to Kefford’s Bakery. This magical little store in Kingaroy sold the most mouth-watering pies. On a Saturday morning, people would queue patiently to get one.

Farmers Urged To Check Their Power Bills

Farmers Urged To Check Their Power Bills

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is urging farmers and irrigators to contact Ergon Energy as they may be able to save money by switching to a more appropriate electricity tariff.

Delays Anger Owners

Delays Anger Owners

Delays in correspondence from Council have angered owners of houses on the failed Memerambi estate

Three Points Bring Saints Back To Earth

Three Points Bring Saints Back To Earth

There were just three points in it but they were enough to bring the South Burnett Saints’ winning streak in the AFL Darling Downs Division 2 competition to an end on Saturday afternoon in Dalby.

Fatal Crash On Highway

Fatal Crash On Highway

A minute’s silence was held at the start of this morning’s Wondai / Kingaroy rugby league match following the death overnight of a Wondai resident in a single-vehicle crash on the Bunya Highway.

Grass Fire At Woolooga

Grass Fire At Woolooga

A large grassfire at Woolooga caused headaches for emergency services workers and local residents on Saturday afternoon.