Kingaroy Locks In Grand Final Spot

Kingaroy Red Ants booked the first spot in the 2026 South Burnett Rugby League Grand Final after a gutsy 20-12 victory at home over the Blackbutt-Yarraman Timbertowners in the Major Semi-Final last Saturday.

LNP Promises ‘Breach Bail, Go To Jail’

Attorney-General Deb Frecklington says she is proud to have introduced the “Breach Bail, Go to Jail and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026” to State Parliament.

Police Raids Target Bikers

Detectives have charged almost two dozen men as part of a statewide operation targeting the Rebels motorcycle club.

Check Origin Of Your Milk: Farmers

Queensland consumers have been urged to check where the milk they are buying actually comes from.

Bird Flu Found In Fox

Testing at CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness has confirmed H5 bird flu in a red fox.

Prendergast To Face Court

Goomeri businessman Joe Prendergast is due to appear in Maroochydore District Court on October 23.

Wondai Legend Honoured At Show

The 109th Wondai Show was overflowing with activities at the weekend … from a huge truck show to barrel racing, a bullride and a packed pavilion.

Kingaroy Shooters Bag Top Prizes

The Kingaroy Clay Target Club members have come home with a swag of ribbons after competing at the Dalby Gun Club’s annual two-day shoot.

Caravanners Enjoy A Break In Murgon

Members of a visiting caravan club boosted numbers at the Murgon’s 55MYA art gallery’s recent “Elegant Afternoon Tea”.

Record Entries For Awards

A record number of entries have been received for this year’s South Burnett Training & Business Awards.

Wooroolin Man Killed In Crash

A 68-year-old Wooroolin man died after a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway at Nanango on Wednesday.

School Celebrates Another Milestone

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington officially opened St John’s Lutheran School’s new multi-million dollar “T Block” for Year 6 students at a small celebration at the school last week.

3D Boost For Orana Residents

Lutheran Services is using 3D printing to create practical, low-cost aids to help residents at Orana Aged Care to live with greater independence and dignity.

Kingaroy Misses Out In Nailbiter

Kingaroy’s Division 1 men’s soccer team just missed out on their chance at a spot in the Grand Finals of the Darling Downs Community competition after a tense Preliminary Final played on Sunday in Toowoomba.

Brendon Wins Regional Award

Tarong Power Station’s Brendon Newman was named the Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year at the recent regional finals of the Queensland Training Awards.

Company Appeals Truckstop Refusal

An appeal has been lodged in the Planning and Environment Court against a decision by the South Burnett Regional Council to reject a Development Permit for a 24-hour truckstop in Nanango.

Second Bird Flu Case Detected

A second case of H5 bird flu has been detected in Queensland.

‘Drink Rider’ Fined By Police

A 28-year-old man has been fined for allegedly “drink riding” an e-scooter along First Avenue in Kingaroy last week.

Champion Effort To Beat Cancer

“When cancer affects one of our own, they will not face it alone.”

Key Game For Division 1

Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s Division 1 side have a chance at shooting for Grand Final glory this weekend in the Darling Downs Community Football competition.

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