Famous Face To Greet Runners
Australian long-distance running legend Ron Grant will be the official ambassador for a new running festival which will debut in the South Burnett on April 3 next year.
Thieves Leave Empty-Handed
Would-be thieves escaped empty-handed after targeting a residence on Boat Mountain Road in Murgon on Saturday.
66 Charged During Police Operation
Police have charged a total of 66 people during an eight-month operation targeting the supply of dangerous drugs in Blackbutt, Yarraman, Nanango and Kingaroy.
Two More Jets Join LifeFlight
RACQ LifeFlight has added two more Challenger 604 aircraft to its medevac fleet.
Young Driver Fined $622
A teenager on red P plates has been fined $622 after being caught doing 140km/h on the Wide Bay Highway.
$49,000 Grant To BCCA
The Burnett Catchment Care Association (BCCA) will receive $49,005 from Round 3 of the Federal Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants program.
$1m Drought Projects Announced
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $1 million from the Federal Government’s “Drought Communities Program Extension” for a string of local projects.
Cane Farmers Join AgForce
AgForce Cane is now a reality despite opposition from some AgForce members and rival producer groups.
Vets Sign Up For ‘Operation: Wanted’
COVID-19 can’t stop the RSPCA from running its annual desexing campaign, “Operation: Wanted”.
Chilly Return To Almost-Normal Life
It was more than a little chilly but patrons at Wondai’s markets were keen to enjoy a small return to “almost-normal” life on Saturday morning.
Canteen Building Seeks New Owner
Kingaroy Hospital’s old canteen building is up for sale, and the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary are keen to see it stay in the community’s hands.
Welcome Back To School!
It was “back to school” on Monday across Queensland with in-classroom learning resuming for students in all years
Council Urges Small Business Support
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has urged the community to step up and support small business during Queensland Small Business Month.
Wondai Clock Mystery Solved
Wondai residents wondering about the fate of the town’s clock can rest easy, it’s being fixed – again
Mother’s Day Was A Marker
One very pleasing upside of Mothers Day this year was that folk were permitted to travel for family celebrations.
Have A Chat With Mayor Otto
Mayor Brett Otto is planning to hold a string of community meet’n’greets in June and July to allow residents to “have a chat with the Mayor”.
Antonio To Chair Rail Alliance
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has been appointed chair of the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Alliance (MBIRA), the group which represents councils adjacent to the Inland Rail route.
Council Lobbies To Save Store
Mayor Brett Otto has approached the State Government about the future of Murgon’s Target Country store
Toolkit To Help Sport Clubs Get Back
A “toolkit” has been launched which aims to help community sporting clubs and associations develop a path to competition as COVID-19 restrictions are eased.
Wildlife Blamed For Blackout
Wildlife is believed to be the cause of a power outage which blacked out portions of Kingaroy on Sunday morning.
