Large Grass Fire Near Highway
A large grass fire burning near Kilkivan has prompted a warning to motorists on the Wide Bay Highway.
Christmas Lunch Cancelled
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of another traditional South Burnett event … the annual Salvation Army Christmas Day community lunch in Kingaroy.
Fire Guts Nanango Unit
Fortunately no one was at home when fire gutted a unit in Burnett Street, Nanango, on Tuesday morning.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman was transported by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a single-vehicle crash at Ballogie on Tuesday morning.
Sarah Blossoms With Flowers
Shoppers who have popped into Linard’s Floral and Bridal Centre in Kingaroy over the past eight years would have noticed Sarah Butcher working away busily in the background.
Applications Open For Postal Votes
Applications opened on Monday (September 14) for postal voting for the upcoming State Election.
Get Permits Or Get Fined
Weekend warriors heading to the coast are being urged to plan ahead by obtaining the correct permits and to behave responsibly after 32 Penalty Infringement Notices were issued in the Cooloola region during the past week.
Mayors Back Border Closures
The Cherbourg and South Burnett mayors joined forces on Monday morning to urge caution before any easing of Queensland’s COVID-19 border restrictions.
‘Too Early To Relax’
Health Minister Dr Steven Miles has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic has not peaked globally – despite there being no new cases to report in Queensland for the second day in a row.
Art Celebrates Peanut Centenary
A presentation ceremony will be held at Kingaroy’s Heritage Museum soon to officially celebrate an artwork that’s been delighting Museum visitors for the past six months.
Man Injured By Circular Saw
A South Burnett man whose fingers were partially severed by a circular saw was airlifted by the RACQ LifeFlight helicopter on Saturday.
31 Active Cases In Qld
There are now 31 active cases of COVID-19 in Queensland following the confirmation of three new cases on Saturday and two on Friday.
Red Carpet Welcomes Year 12s
The South Burnett’s formal season kicked off in style on Friday night with Nanango State High School students rolling up to the school auditorium for their special night.
Police Reminder About Border Rules
Police have reminded Queenslanders planning on travelling interstate about the border restrictions in place for returning travellers.
Info Sessions About Streetscape
Information sessions about the Kingaroy Transformation Project will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall on Monday (September 14).
Mayor Details Region’s Priorities
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has presented State MPs with copies of the region’s strategic priorities during a visit to State Parliament on Wednesday.
More Work On Western Artery
Work on upgrading another section of the Mundubbera-Durong Road will commence next week, and continue through to December.
Vehicle Strikes Tree
A man aged in his 20s has declined transport to hospital after a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway in the early hours of Friday.
Two Grants For Yarraman
Two Yarraman community groups will receive funding from Toowoomba Regional Council in the latest round of council’s Community Grants Program.
Farmers Urged To Share Their Stories
Farmers and food processors have been urged to share their stories of supermarket bullying with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
