Local Artists On Show At Galleries

South Burnett art lovers had two gallery openings to choose from on Friday night, with both the Kingaroy and Wondai regional art galleries debuting their February exhibitions.

Man Injured In Ladder Fall

A man, aged in his 60s, was airlifted to hospital after falling from a ladder in the Blackbutt region on Tuesday afternoon.

Friendly Invitation To Local JPs

The JPs In The Community Program volunteers in Kingaroy would like to issue an invitation to the almost 100 qualified Justices of the Peace in Kingaroy … please join us!

Overdue Rates Properties Sold

Three South Burnett properties with rates overdue for more than three years were sold by auction in Kingaroy on Tuesday morning.

Is Your Defibrillator Registered?

The Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee is calling on all South Burnett organisations to make sure their life-saving Automated External Defibrillators are registered with the Queensland Ambulance Service.

Man Hurt In Crash

A man aged in his 40s suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash at Booubyjan on Monday morning.

High-Risk Patients To Be Reported

The State Government has added mandatory reporting by health professionals to its new suite of firearms controls.

Fun Run To Mark Footpath Stage 1

Cherbourg Council has organised a community fun run next week to mark the official opening of the first stage of the new footpath linking Cherbourg and Murgon.

Major Retail Block Goes To Auction

Brisbane-based Deluca Corporation is selling a major retail site in Kingaroy.

Qld To Tighten Firearms Laws

The State Government plans to introduce new laws into the Queensland Parliament next week to tighten firearms legislation and boost penalties for illegal weapons.

Boost For GP Training

The Royal Australian College of GPs has secured a $751.3 million, five-year training agreement with the Federal Government which could expand access to GPs in rural areas.

$75,000 Grant For Kingaroy Business

Kingaroy-based business Fempro Armour has received a $75,000 grant from the State Government’s Ignite Spark Program.

Mobile Service Centre Coming

Services Australia’s mobile service centre truck “Desert Rose” will be visiting several South Burnett towns over the next few weeks.

Mayors Discuss Shared Priorities

Water security, freight routes and digital connectivity were three of the major topics discussed at last week’s meeting of the Darling Downs and South West Queensland Council of Mayors hosted by Toowoomba Regional Council.

Purple Tomatoes To Go On Sale

Shoppers can expect to see purple tomatoes for sale later this year following the approval of the cultivation and distribution for sale of a genetically modified plant.

Biker Suffers Critical Injuries

A man aged in his 60s was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries after a motorcycle crash at Woolooga on Monday morning.

Coalition Back Together

The second trial separation between The Nationals and the Liberal Party ended on Sunday with the leaders of the two parties holding a joint media conference.

Man Charged Over Stabbing

A 40-year-old Teelah man has been charged with unlawful wounding after a man was allegedly stabbed in the neck at Blackbutt North on Thursday.

Sizzling Soccer At Sevens

Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s massive Soccer Sevens carnival wrapped up on Sunday afternoon after two days of sizzling action across five fields.

Council, Trad Owners Look To Future

Cherbourg councillors and the Wakka Wakka Native Title Aboriginal Corporation have reaffirmed their commitment to working together in a respectful and culturally grounded partnership.

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