New direction for Proston LAC
Operations are a little different now for Local Ambulance Committees across the state, especially at Proston.
Local Ambulance Committees used to have a dual...
Maddison’s glimpse behind the budget
Murgon State High School student Maddison Holding was among nearly 50 students who got a glimpse behind the scenes of the state budget unveiling....
No clarity on ‘battle plans’ to save PCA
Nanango MP Deb Frecklington has said the Queensland Government recognises peanut growing and -processing in the South Burnett's as a "very important industry" -...
Woman hurt in Nanango crash
Paramedics are assessing a woman for neck pain after a two-car crash in the Nanango township on Friday afternoon.
First responders arrived at the intersection...
When lawyers fly
Kingaroy local Paul Laurentiussen, principal of J A Carroll Solicitors, had one of his dreams come true earlier in the month when he flew...
Explore the written word
On 24 June, Kingaroy Writers Association held their annual meeting.
Reports were read from the president, secretary and treasurer. Nominations were called for office bearers...
Fence lines or battle lines?
It's quite remarkable that as agronomists and farmers we concentrate very hard on weed control in our fallow blocks, both in dollars and time...
‘We’re sorry’: Bega CEO unpacks peanut factory closure
Bega Group's chief executive officer Pete Findlay has travelled to Kingaroy today to face the music regarding his employer's decision to close down the...
Frost-tolerant plants
Last week I took an early walk down to the nursery to save my sweet basil due to a morning of minus four degrees...
Explore your future at the 2025 South Burnett Careers Market
The 2025 South Burnett Careers Market is set to be bigger than ever, with more than 40 organisations and training providers participating in the...
New lease for Men’s Shed
The Wondai and District Men’s Shed's members are enjoing an exciting new turn after securing a lease for land at Sunstrup Park.
At the...
Bega top brass promise job help in peanut factory closure
South Burnett mayor Kathy Duff said she was left "hopeful" after a talk with Bega Group's senior executives on Thursday morning, with the company...
Showgirl shares highlight
Veronica May was crowned Kingaroy Showgirl 2025, marking her second consecutive year holding the prestigious title. Her back‑to‑back win reflects not only her poise...
