Goomeri Gets That Festive Feeling
There were dark skies but the rain clouds held off for Goomeri’s annual Christmas Carnival on Saturday night.
One Hurt In Rollover
One person was taken to Murgon Hospital with minor injuries following a crash on the Wide Bay Highway near Goomeri on Saturday morning.
Don’t Leave Keys Lying Around
Police are urging home owners to be smarter when it comes to storing their car keys at home.
Goomeri Bands Together At Markets
Goomeri residents came out in force on Saturday afternoon to support the inaugural Goomeri Gourmet Event and Twilight Markets.
Thieves Target Goomeri Homes
Police are reminding residents to lock their houses after thieves made five “sneak breaks” in the Goomeri area over the past fortnight.
Tornado Warning
At 3:27pm on Thursday, the Bureau of Meteorology issued a TORNADO WARNING for north-west of Kilkivan:
Minor Injuries In Crash
A woman was transported to Kingaroy Hospital with minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash on the Burnett Highway near Goomeri on Tuesday afternoon.
Railway Station Could Be Festival HQ
The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival could take control of Goomeri’s historic railway station building if Gympie Regional Council gives the proposal a go-ahead.
Pumpkin Festival Query Sparks Anger
The South Burnett Regional Council’s support for the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival – an event held in neighbouring Gympie Council’s region – sparked angry exchanges at Wednesday’s council meeting in Kingaroy.
Fourth Award For Goomeri Company
Goomeri-based James Giles Plumbing has taken out a major award at this year’s Queensland Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards in Brisbane, the fourth success in a row for the company
Nursing Trial ‘A Good Start’
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the announcement on Thursday of a three-month Nurse Navigator trial for Kilkivan and Goomeri was a good start.
Nanango Takes Ekka Trifecta
It was a big night for the Nanango Show Society on Saturday … not only did they host the annual dinner for South Burnett show societies, but their entrants were also selected to represent the region at this year’s Brisbane Ekka.
MP ‘Cautiously Optimistic’
About Community Nurse
MP Deb Frecklington says she’s cautiously optimistic about better health services for Kilkivan and Goomeri
Awards Honour South Burnett Citizens
Three notable South Burnett residents received awards in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list announced on Monday.
Pumpkin Fun’s Getting Even Bigger
With an estimated 17,000 people at your festival, it’s no wonder things can get a little bit squashed …
Council Clears Up Truck Confusion
Gympie Regional Council has confirmed that semi-trailers and B-Doubles are allowed to park overnight on a bitumened area opposite the showgrounds in Moore Street, Goomeri.
Firies Monitor Goomeri Blaze
Firefighters have completed backburning operations at a grass fire burning near Goomeri.
Grass Fire At Goomeri
Fire crews were called to a grass fire burning near Goomeri on Wednesday afternoon.
Students Test Their Skills On Horseback
The South Burnett Cowhorse Competition for schools roared back into life last Friday at the Nanango Showgrounds.
Communities Petition For Health Nurse
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is pressing for the appointment of a Community Health Nurse for Kilkivan and Goomeri, but says the State Government isn’t listening.
