JEV Found In More Mozzies
Queensland Health has renewed a warning to residents to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.
Coalition ‘To Try To Look At’ Grants
Nationals Leader David Littleproud says a Coalition Federal Government would “try to look at and recalibrate” the size of the Financial Assistance Grants to local councils.
New Committee For Race Club
Nanango Race Club has a new committee and are hopeful that Racing Queensland may reinstate the May 17 meeting.
Heritage Looks Back On A Big Year
Volunteers from 25 not-for-profit groups gathered together in Nanango on Tuesday evening to be congratulated for their successful Heritage grant applications over the past 12 months.
Woman Burnt In House Fire
A house was destroyed by fire – and a woman was taken to hospital with minor burns – at Ballogie on Wednesday.
Nats Claim Win As Levy Axed
The Federal Government has scrapped its much-maligned proposed Biosecurity Levy which had been labelled as a “fresh food tax” by the LNP.
Kumbia Officer Wins District Award
Kumbia Police officer-in-charge, Senior Constable Todd Armstrong, was presented with a special award at Monday night’s Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch meeting.
Mia Named As School Dux
Saint Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy held a special school assembly on Tuesday morning to acknowledge its 2024 Academic Awards winners and School Dux.
Man Charged Over Booie Incident
Police have charged a 43-year-old man following an alleged incident at Booie on February 6.
NAB ‘Until 2027 At Least’
The National Australia Bank – which operates a branch in Kingaroy – has promised it will not close any rural or regional branches until at least July 31, 2027.
Rugby League Hogs Centre Stage
The HOGS National Tour – a mix of NRL and NRLW players plus Harley-Davidson motorbikes – rolled into Kingaroy on Sunday as part of a three-State tour to promote rugby league.
Commissioner Visits Cherbourg
Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski travelled to Cherbourg recently to discuss law and order issues in the local region with Mayor Bruce Simpson and CEO Chatur Zala.
Police Target Illegal Hunting
Police in the Goomeri and Kilkivan area have stepped up patrols in a bid to stop illegal hunting.
Four Hurt In Collision
Police have charged a 19-year-old man following a collision at Benair on Sunday evening in which four people were injured.
Rail Trail Boosts Local Economy
A significant number of people are visiting the South Burnett to walk, run or ride pushbikes on the rail trail, Cr Ros Heit told January’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting, and the numbers are continuing to grow.
Nine New Faces At Tarong
Stanwell has welcomed seven new local apprentices and two trainees to its Tarong power stations as part of the corporation’s annual apprenticeship and trainee program.
Scorpions Sting At Nanango
Nanango Scorpions defeated Tingoora Mercenaries by six wickets at their South Burnett senior cricket competition match played at Nanango last Saturday.
‘No Further Action Taken’
A police spokesperson said officers attended a property at Booie on Thursday afternoon after a reported incident however no further police action was taken.
Council Pay To Rise On July 1
All Queensland Mayors and Councillors are set to get a pay rise of between 2.5 and 3 per cent from July 1, following a determination from the independent Local Government Remuneration Commission.
Tiger Kings Reign At Soccer 7s
Palm Beach-based Tiger Kings took away the Men’s crown – and the prize money – at the Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s annual Soccer 7s carnival at the weekend.
