Be Careful Around Power Poles
Firefighters and Ergon Energy have urged property owners to take extra precautions when conducting controlled burns near the electricity network.
Speeding Driver Fined $1245
A 20-year-old Yarraman man has been fined $1245 and lost his licence for six months after he was pulled over for speeding on the D’Aguilar Highway on Sunday morning.
League Stands United In Grief
A very important message was shared at the end of the senior rugby league game played in Cherbourg on Saturday, and it wasn’t the final score
Council Unveils Major Sewerage Program
South Burnett Regional Council is planning to survey and reline all the region’s sewer systems over the next eight months.
Arts Workshop Lights Up Silos
If you’re wondering what was happening at the Kingaroy peanut silos on Sunday night, the light show was all in the name of art
Highway Crash Blocks Traffic
A medevac helicopter was called to a crash on the New England Highway at Glenaven, 11km north of Crows Nest, on Sunday afternoon.
Teen Bitten By Dog
Paramedics were called to a private residence in Proston on Saturday night after a teenager was bitten by a dog.
Pride And Sadness At Hall Of Fame
It was a proud – but sad – day for Cherbourg residents when Jeffrey “Mitta” Dynevor was inducted into the Queensland Boxing Hall of Fame.
Small Grants Program Opens
Federal MPs will be accepting submissions from Monday from community organisations, councils and sporting groups for grants for small capital projects under the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program (SCP).
No Plans To Sell Assets: Moreton
Moreton Resources has received expressions of interest in two of the company’s coal projects, the company’s quarterly report to shareholders has revealed.
Saints Lick Their Wounds
South Burnett Saints women will be action in Kingaroy on Saturday against competition leaders University while the men have a bye.
Toowoomba Business Continues To Grow
The Gross Regional Product for the Toowoomba Region was more than $10.81 billion last year, mayor Paul Antonio revealed in his annual State of the Region address on Thursday night.
Virbac Roadshow Coming To Town
Animal health company Virbac will updating cattle producers on their products at a Parasite Management Roadshow to be held in Kingaroy next week.
Council Plans Water Main Upgrades
Residents living in several parts of Kingaroy will get their water mains upgraded over the coming three months.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding its Nanango Cup Race Meeting at the Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday
Executed Challenges Bernborough Legend
In Saturday’s XXXX Fitzroy Hotel Cheers Liquor House Nanango Cup (1600m), the topweight Executed will carry 66 kilograms, which is around the same load
‘Biggest Fan’ Visits Coopers Gap
Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham paid a return visit to the Cooper’s Gap Wind Farm on Thursday to inspect progress on the site.
$8000 In Prizes For Artists
Wondai Art Gallery is inviting artists to submit works for the 2019 October Open Art Competition which has a total of $8000 in prize money on offer
UCG Case Sent Back To Tribunal
Moreton Resources has enjoyed a partial win in the Federal Court in relation to its long-standing dispute with the Australian Taxation Office over research and development tax offsets linked to its failed UCG project near Kingaroy.
Two Face Multiple Charges
Two men charged following alleged incidents in Maidenwell, Upper Yarraman and Blackbutt on Monday have been remanded in custody.
