Riders Hurt In Separate Crashes

Riders Hurt In Separate Crashes

A trailbike rider was airlifted to Bundaberg Hospital in a stable condition after coming off his bike at Manar Park near Boondooma on Sunday afternoon.

Fisherman’s Body Located

Fisherman’s Body Located

A body – believed to be that of a fisherman who went missing at Boondooma Dam last week – was retrieved by searchers on Monday.

Divers Join Boondooma Dam Search

Divers Join Boondooma Dam Search

Police divers and water police using sonar have been brought in to join the search for a 74-year-old fisherman who went missing at Boondooma Dam on Thursday morning.

We Still Remember … 110 Years Later

We Still Remember … 110 Years Later

Crowds gathered in towns and villages across the South Burnett on Friday to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli and the men and women who have served Australia in so many conflicts since 1915.

Pedestrian Seriously Injured

Pedestrian Seriously Injured

A woman aged in her 40s was airlifted to Brisbane with critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle at Inverlaw on Saturday night.

Lease Ends At Manar Park

Lease Ends At Manar Park

Manar Park managers Frank and Cathy Blinco have announced that their lease of the popular off-road recreation park at Boondooma has not been renewed.

Boost for Heritage Sites

Boost for Heritage Sites

Two of the South Burnett’s Heritage-listed historic buildings will receive a boost from State Government funding programs.

Teenager Hurt In Crash

Teenager Hurt In Crash

A teenager has been airlifted to hospital after a motorcycle crash at Manar Park at Boondooma on Friday morning.

Truck Driver Injured

Truck Driver Injured

A truck driver was injured when a B-double ran off the road and hit a tree at Chahpingah on Monday morning.

Four Rescue Helicopters Called

Four Rescue Helicopters Called

Rescue helicopters were called four times to Boondooma over the Easter Weekend to help five people injured in separate incidents at the Manar Park off-road recreational venue.

Community Centre Gets A Reprieve

Community Centre Gets A Reprieve

A community consultation about Boondooma’s Community Centre has averted its possible demolition after locals turned up in force to discuss its future.