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Mum to share LifeFlight story at Dinner under the Stars

Kingaroy beauty businesswoman Samantha Carty is looking forward to sharing her LifeFlight story. Mrs Carty will be the guest speaker for the upcoming Kingaroy...

Invite to see new Kingaroy Men’s shed

The Kingaroy Men’s Shed warmly invites the community to celebrate a significant milestone: the completion of the construction stage of their new shed. Join...

Snakebite victim backs LifeFlight’s First Minutes Matter

A young North Burnett tradie has chastised himself for not being prepared for his second potentially deadly snakebite medical emergency. Braydon Brighton said he is...

Firies fight blaze in Tansey hillside

Queensland Fire Department crews are battling a large-scale grass fire at Tansey, which has under current estimates engulfed an area of 50 hectares. Firefighters rushed...

More JEV cases confirmed

Community members are being reminded to be mosquito safe after a further two new cases of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) has been confirmed. These...

Newest constables join the beat

There are some fresh faces among the state's police as the newest graduates join their assigned beat. A total of 136 recruits were recently...

Travellin’ Still comes to Kingaroy

Slim Dusty's legacy and sound continues to live on with the musicians who toured the country with him for decades. This group of talented...

Tyreright Kingaroy drives change

Supporting the Fight Against Breast Cancer In a heartwarming initiative, Tyreright Kingaroy is stepping up to make a meaningful impact in the battle against breast...

Community rallies for mental health

Thanks to the tireless efforts and generous contributions of the South Burnett community, a remarkable $70,000 became available to support mental health initiatives. The...

Flood recovery for the South Burnett

South Burnett businesses and not-for-profits that have been affected by recent rainfall and flood are eligible for recovery loans. Disaster Assistance and Essential Working Capital...

Japanese encephalitis back in Monto

A dangerous mosquito-borne virus has once again been detected in the Monto area, with health providers today warning North Burnett locals to avoid getting...

EXPLAINER: Why air scouring is needed

South Burnett residents may notice changes to their town water occassionally. During October-November 2024, South Burnett Regional Council did their scheduled air scouring of...

60+ PHOTOS: Gayndah’s orange-tastic festival parade

The first day of the biennial Gayndah Orange Festival featured a grand parade down the citrus capital's crowd-packed streets. Over 30 community groups, local businesses,...