Writers To Gather On Bunyas

Western Downs Regional Council’s annual celebration of everything to do with books, “Words Out West”, will be returning in June with a string of events.

Have A Cuppa With A Cop

Coffee With A Cop is coming back to Kingaroy … officers from Kingaroy Police will be at Muffin Break in the Kingaroy Mall on Tuesday, April 14, from 10:00am to 11:00am.

Telestroke Service Comes To Kingaroy

Telestroke services will soon be available at Kingaroy Hospital following a commitment confirmed this week by Health Minister Tim Nicholls.

$100,000 ‘Resilience’ Grants Available

Grants of up to $100,000 will be available over the next three months for not-for-profit groups to put into action disaster preparedness priorities identified in local workshops.

New Chair For Local Health Board

Current Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board member Merrilyn Strohfeldt has been appointed Chair of the organisation.

KCCI Lands At The Old Hangar

The Bjelke-Petersen family hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s March meet’n’greet at possibly the best-known property in the Kingaroy area, ‘Bethany’.

Young Golfers Earn Scholarships

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A highlight of my week has been presenting the Australian Girls Scholarships at the Kingaroy Golf Club.

PCYC Celebrates Gym Success

PCYC South Burnett’s Gymnastics program is celebrating an outstanding start to the year, with membership numbers soaring past 100 gymnasts during Term 1.

Two Charged Over Three-Town Spree

Murgon detectives charged two teenage boys on Tuesday after an investigation into property and vehicle offences in Murgon, Kingaroy and Nanango.

Next Step For Disability Project

The Murgon Independent Lifestyle Project – a much-discussed plan to create disability housing in Perkins Street, Murgon – has moved a step closer.

Six Teams To Compete In 2026

The South Burnett Rugby League has released the draw for its 2026 A Grade season … and it’s official, there will be six senior teams competing this year!

Sarah Settles In At St Patrick’s

As Term 1 winds down, well-known South Burnett teacher Sarah McCarthy has settled in as the new principal at St Patrick’s Primary School in Nanango.

Flood Meetings At Durong, Mondure

South Burnett residents affected by the recent flash flooding have been invited to attend disaster recovery hub meetings at Durong and Mondure.

Two Injured In ‘Altercation’

Police are investigating an incident in which two people were injured in Murgon on Saturday, March 7.

Brenton Unveils His Debut Novel

Former South Burnett resident Brenton Cullen has gone from selling books in the Kingaroy Mall to publishing his first novel for children and young adults.

Telcos To Standardise Maps

Mobile phone users will be able to better compare network coverage under rules introduced this week by ACMA.

Trail Users Alarmed By Planned Laws

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has urged people to have their say about proposed e-bike legislation after local rail trail users expressed concerns.

Rollover At Gilla

Emergency services were called about 10:30am on Monday to a single-vehicle rollover at Gilla.

Club Organises Another Gem

The annual two-day gem show was another “polished” performance by the South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club.

Michael Duff Picked For LNP Ticket

Former Wondai Shire councillor Michael Duff – brother of South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff – has been selected in position five on the LNP’s Senate ticket for the next Federal Election.

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