Man Burnt In Gas Explosion
A man has been airlifted to hospital with critical burns following a gas explosion and fire at a house in Murgon on Sunday afternoon.
Two Airlifted After Fire
Two men were airlifted to hospital with burns on Sunday afternoon after a vehicle ran off the road and caught on fire on the D’Aguilar Highway at Harlin.
Three Grants To Ease Tough Times
Three South Burnett organisations will be smiling after the announcement of the latest round of “Tackling Tough Times Together” grants.
Tender Awarded For Fuel Cell
A tender for the construction and operation of a long-awaited fuel cell at Durong has been awarded to heavy haulage business Corbet’s Group.
Rain Disrupts A Grade Cricket
Rain interrupted play in Day 1 of the A Grade cricket being played at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy last Saturday.
Missing A Pushbike?
Murgon Police are looking to return several bicycles to their rightful owners.
Dog Owners Risk Big Fines
A recent dog attack in Nanango and complaints about dog poo on footpaths has prompted South Burnett Regional Council to remind dog owners about their responsibilities.
Enjoying A Cuppa With A Copper
The popular “Coffee With A Cop” morning returned to Kingaroy on Friday morning after an enforced layoff due to COVID restrictions.
KTP Moves Along Alford St
The Alford and Glendon Street roundabout in Kingaroy will be closed for 24 hours on Monday as part of the Kingaroy Transformation Project (KTP).
Pressure Grows On Reef Regs
Pressure on the State Government to remove the Burnett catchment from Barrier Reef protection regulations is growing in the wake of a large meeting of producers held in Kingaroy this month.
Old Hospital About To Disappear
The demolition of the old Kingaroy Hospital building is about to start.
Man Impaled On Reo Bar
A man has been airlifted to hospital after his leg became impaled on a metal bar on Friday morning.
Nurunderi TAFE Seeks A ‘Yarn’
TAFE Queensland is holding a “yarning” session at the Nurunderi campus in Cherbourg next week to help plot the future direction of the facility.
Water Park Plan Shelved
Plans to seek funding for a new water park at Yallakool have been shelved after a feasibility study found the tourist park’s current infrastructure couldn’t support the project.
Music Talent On Show At Maidenwell
There’s a new venue for live music coming on stream at Maidenwell next month.
MP Quizzed Over Hospital Staff
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has quizzed the State Government over staffing levels at three South Burnett hospitals.
Two Workshops For Farmers
There are two rural workshops coming up in the South Burnett which may be of interest to local primary producers.
New Stage For Young Cricketers
The South Burnett’s young cricketers now have a special pitch to play on in Nanango, thanks to the support of Heritage Nanango Community Funding.
Council Plans $300,000 Trailhead
South Burnett Regional Council will seek a $150,000 grant from the Federal Government to complete the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Council Aims To ‘Empower’ Irrigators
South Burnett Regional Council will facilitate the formation of “voluntary collaborative groups” of irrigators as part of the next stage of the Burnett Water Feasibility Study.
