Tag: News
RESOLVED: Police negotiate with man on roof
UPDATE: The police incident on Albert Street in Kingaroy has been resolved.
A Queensland Police spokesman confirmed that the patient on the roof had...
Call to protect Burnett from FMD
“Once it’s come to Australia, we’ve lost.”
These are Kingaroy cattle producer Tom Wilson’s real concerns as the Foot and Mouth Disease lurks just...
TRIBUTE: Taabinga icon missed by all
Colin Marshall
12.4.1942 - 20.6.2022
Colin John Marshall, born 12.4.1942 was the only son of Harry and Pixie Marshall.
He grew up in Sydney, a true city...
State’s rural woman of the year
Sixth generation South Burnett farmer Rebecca Cross is passionate about giving back and contributing to her community.
Rebecca was shocked to hear she was...
Blackbutt gives budding creatives a boost
Creatives are being empowered to establish their own events and projects.
The Blackbutt Avocado Festival committee recently hosted a workshop with creative producer and...
Community pulls out all the stops
Cherbourg's community went all-out for the region's NAIDOC celebrations, with both Council and the local health service hosting large events to recognise and award...
TRAGIC: Man dies after utility rolled
An elderly man has died as a result of a single-vehicle crash at Murgon last weekend.
Queensland Police Service preliminary information indicates that around...
Scholarship opens door for ED Nurse
An emergency nurse at Kingaroy Hospital has been given an opportunity to lead change and further her career.
This is thanks to a scholarship...
That’s just horsin’ around
Horses help to learn and grow.
Clients of the Endeavour Foundation participated in some equine-assisted activities courtesy of Friendship Horses on Wednesday, 13 July.
The clients...
Paintings ‘endeavour’ to inspire at library
One of South Burnett's cultural hubs is now displaying some new art pieces.
Ten artworks created by employees of the Endeavour Foundation will be displayed...
90-year-old takes 300km walk to help sick kids
At 90 years of age, Athol Alcorn shows more stamina than many half his age.
The legally blind, nonagenarian, wrapped up on 3 July, a...
Cheers to another great year
Celebrating a birthday at any age is a wonderful thing, especially when you turn two.
I still remember the day when we first set foot...
Red Earth’s first GM bows out
Red Earth's inaugural general manager Melinda Jones announced her departure this month, ending her decade-long direct involvement with the Burnett community foundation.
Ms Jones, who...
