Wireless Broadband Ready To Go
Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott says eight NBN fixed wireless sites in the South Burnett area are now ready for service.
Getaway Driver Jailed
Over McDonald’s Raid
A man who admitted driving the getaway car in an attempted armed hold-up at Kingaroy’s McDonald’s Restaurant will serve a minimum four months behind bars.
Pool Repairs Delay Footpath Plan
A planned $400,000 upgrade of Murgon’s CBD footpaths has been set back 12 months
Holly Ruled Out By Back Injury
A back injury has ruled out Kingaroy’s Holly Ferling from selection for the Southern Stars’ upcoming matches
First Aid Courses Scheduled
St John Ambulance has scheduled a series of first aid courses in Kingaroy over the next few months.
Carbon Tax Axe Cuts Rise To 5.1pc
Average Queensland power bills will now rise 5.1 per cent – instead of 13.6 per cent – following today’s Senate vote to repeal the carbon tax.
Builders Push For ‘Character Tests’
Master Builders Australia has called for character tests to be introduced for union leaders and managers of employer associations.
$2.5m Upgrade Targets Export Sales
Work began yesterday on a $2.5 million upgrade at Proteco in Kingaroy which will see the creation of a specialist edible oil refinery, the only one of its kind in Australia.
Second Half Comeback Stuns Red Ants
Red Ants fans would have gone home happy on Saturday if the A Grade league match between Kingaroy and Murgon had ended at half-time.
Radiothon To Fund Emu Memorial
CROW-FM will hold a radiothon in September to help build a memorial to Charlotte the emu
Winter Frosts Raise Fire Risk
Recent frosts have increased the fire risk in the South Burnett, firefighters have warned.
Renal Service Launches Tele-Link
A telehealth service has been set up by the renal unit at Kingaroy Hospital to help improve services for chronic kidney disease patients living in Cherbourg.
Diabetes Advice At Mall
Kingaroy Hospital will have a special stall at Kingaroy Shoppingworld tomorrow (Thursday) to offer information and advice about diabetes.
Girl Charged With Spitting On Police
Two police officers will face an anxious three months awaiting the results of blood tests after an incident in Knight Street, Kingaroy, on Monday night.
Two Charged Over Kunioon Thefts
Police have arrested and charged two men in relation to a series of break-ins and thefts in the Goodger and Kunioon areas over recent weeks which included the total removal of a 12m x 6m shed.
What Will This Year’s Rate Rise Be?
The South Burnett Regional Council will hand down its 2014-15 Budget nine days from now.
Country Lifestyles On Show
There was something for everyone at the Nanango Show Society’s “Lifestyle Weekend” at the showgrounds … enough to tempt anyone interested in a country “tree change”.
Mini-Mod Carnival On Again!
The annual Mini Mod rugby league carnival will be on again this Saturday at Wondai.
Triple P Extended To Teenagers
The popular Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) is being run again at Cherbourg, but this time it is being extended to parents of teenagers.
Floyd Punts On A Footy Career
Floyd Aubrey loves karate, is good at running but has his heart set on becoming a rugby league player.
