Veterans’ Support Group To Wind Up

After more than two decades of supporting local defence force veterans, Kingaroy’s Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers Association is winding up.

Draft Plan To Target Feral Pigs

The State Government is seeking feedback on a draft management plan for feral pigs.

Teenage Girl Wounded

A teenage girl was airlifted to hospital on Tuesday night after reportedly being shot on a property at Chahpingah

Furr-Ever Love On Valentine’s Day

More than 20 pets found their furr-ever homes at the special Valentine’s Open Day at the new Animal Management Centre in Kingaroy.

Tractor Destroyed In Fire

A tractor pulling a slasher was destroyed in a blaze which spread to nearby grassland at Haly Creek on Tuesday afternoon.

History Group Toasts 50 Years

The Bunya Mountains Natural History Association toasted its 50th birthday on Monday with a special celebration at its ‘Cedarvale’ museum.

Chemical Contamination ‘Neutralised’

South Burnett Regional Council has advised that the chemical contamination which caused a scare in a JJ’s Waste Truck on Friday has been “neutralised”.

Seven Begin ‘Powerful’ Careers

Seven new local apprentices and trainees kickstarted their careers at the Tarong power stations during National Apprenticeship Week (February 9-15).

Under 15s Comp To Kick Off

Rumours of a special Under15s rugby league competition happening prior to the kick-off the full 2026 South Burnett season have been confirmed.

A Big Win For Yarraman!

DEB’S DIARY

I am excited to announce this week a big win for Yarraman families and the local community.

Man Injured In Crash

A man aged in his 30s was injured on Monday morning in a collision at a notorious highway intersection just outside Nanango.

Have You Seen Dee-Anne?

UPDATE: The missing woman has been located safe and well.

Stamp Lovers Gather In Nanango

Nanango Stamp Club’s annual Stamp Fair attracted collectors from 14 clubs across south-east Queensland last Saturday.

Award-Winning Poet Dies

Award-winning poet, author, artist and First Nations activist Lionel Fogarty died on Thursday, aged 68.

Country Rep To Join Racing Qld

A representative from country racing will be appointed to the Board of Racing Queensland, part of a shake-up of the industry planned by the State Government.

WDRC CEO Plans To Retire

Western Downs Regional Council CEO Jodie Taylor announced on Friday she would not be seeking to renew her contract when it expires in December.

Bail Crackdown Includes GPS

Attorney-General and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the passing of new youth bail monitoring laws through Parliament.

Tarong Battery Comes Online

The $514 million 300MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Tarong Power Station has begun supplying electricity to the grid.

Garbage Prompts Fire Emergency

A JJ’s Waste garbage truck was forced to quickly dump its load on Friday afternoon after a fire broke out inside its collection hopper.

Minor To Moderate Flood Alert

The Bureau of Meteorology issued a Flood Watch warning on Friday afternoon for minor to moderate flooding this weekend across parts of southern Queensland, including the Wide Bay-Burnett.

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