Free Tests At BreastScreen Van
BreastScreen Queensland’s mobile van has returned to the South Burnett, with appointments available in Nanango and Kingaroy.
Footy Player Jailed For Rape
A former South Burnett Eagles rugby league player has been jailed after being found guilty of rape during a four-day trial this week in the Kingaroy District Court.
Service Honours Fallen Police
The South Burnett marked National Police Remembrance Day on Friday with a small service at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Kingaroy.
Double Day For RSPCA
The Kingaroy RSPCA is reminding people that donations made on October 3 will double their impact due to sponsorship.
National Titles This Weekend
The Junior Bees will be hosting the Australian Championships for 125cc Solos and Best Pairs this weekend in Kingaroy.
Students Chill Out At Formal
Fears the afternoon rain from earlier in the week could strike again – what could possibly go wrong on Friday the 13th? – evaporated as St Mary’s Catholic College students rolled up at Kingaroy Town Hall for their annual valedictory dinner.
St John’s Celebrates Milestone
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington officially opened the new secondary precinct at St John’s Lutheran School on Friday morning.
Man Charged Over Break-Ins
Police have charged a 23-year-old man with 11 offences after a string of incidents in Kingaroy over the past 48 hours.
South Burnett Asks … RUOK?
RUOK Day has been marked throughout the South Burnett to raise community awareness about holding “meaningful conversations”.
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.
$1.1m Boost For Local Groups
Fifteen local not-for-profit groups will receive a total of more than $1.1 million in funding from latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Fatal Hit-And-Run: Man Arrested
Police have arrested a man in relation to a fatal hit-and-run at Kingaroy on Tuesday morning.
Riders Turn Up The Heat On Cancer
Cyclists taking part in the annual Ride 4 Relay cancer fundraiser rolled into Kingaroy Showgrounds on Saturday morning after pedalling through some of the hottest weather winter could possibly toss up.
Business Opportunities At Health Hub
A briefing session to explain the opportunities available for local businesses during the $130 million South Burnett Health Precinct construction project will be held in Kingaroy in October.
Boys Charged After Chase
Three young boys have been charged following the theft of two vehicles from Cowie Drive, Kingaroy, in the early hours of Sunday.
Biker Hurt In Collision
A motorcycle rider was injured in a collision with a vehicle in Blackbutt on Sunday afternoon.
Feast Of Fun At BaconFest
Kingaroy sizzled at the weekend … and it’s not just the temperature we’re talking about.
Students Powered Up For Race
Kingaroy State High School students who will represent Australia at the world’s largest hydrogen race event are getting powered up with practice laps at the Tarong Power Station before the big event.
Shot Man, 59, Charged
A 59-year-old Kingaroy man – shot by police during an incident at Kingaroy Hospital on August 9 – is facing four charges.
A Day To Pause And Reflect
Residents gathered at memorials across the South Burnett on Sunday to mark the 58th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan and recognise the service of all Australian troops in Vietnam.
