Exclusion Zone Lifted
South Burnett Regional Council said the exclusion zone near Swickers has been lifted and all traffic conditions are back to normal
UCG Banned In Queensland
Underground coal gasification (UCG) will be banned in Queensland under legislation introduced in State Parliament on Tuesday.
State Government ‘On
Standby’ To Help Swickers
State Government staff are “on standby” for the Kingaroy community following discussions with Swickers about Sunday morning’s fire.
Man Charged Over Nanango Death
A 55-year-old man will appear in Murgon Magistrates Court on Tuesday afternoon charged with murder over the death of Nanango resident Bruce Flynn last year.
CEO Reassures Swickers Workers
Swickers will retain its current workforce and hopes to have its processing floor return to normal operations within a week, Sunpork Group CEO Dr Robert van Barneveld says.
Three Toddlers In Crash
Two adults and three children were taken to Kingaroy Hospital after one car allegedly side-swiped another on the Bunya Highway at Crawford on Monday morning.
Sheena Selected For Canberra
Kingaroy resident Sheena Lindholm – one of five candidates who stood for South Burnett Mayor at this year’s local government elections – headed off to Canberra this week.
Falling Tree Crushes Car
A Memerambi resident was lucky to escape injury when a large tree suddenly fell across his driveway
MP Urges Senate To Pass Backpacker Tax
Federal MP David Littleproud says his electorate of Maranoa – which relies heavily on backpacker labour – has been left in limbo by Labor and cross-benchers in the Senate.
‘Beastly’ Way To Raise $20,000
On Saturday night almost 400 residents enjoyed a barbecue with a difference for RACQ LifeFlight
Swickers To Update Workers
Swickers will update employees at a meeting at Kingaroy Town Hall on Sunday evening – but the media have been banned from attending.
Swickers Fire Stuns Community
Police blocked Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road – and onlookers were asked to stay away – after a large fire broke out on Sunday morning at Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory.
Fire Crews At Teelah Blaze
Multiple Queensland Fire and Emergency Services crews were called to a large vegetation fire burning near Stretton Drive at Teelah, north of Blackbutt, on Saturday.
Usain Misses A Win
The Age newspaper has suggested that Olympic athlete Usain Bolt was paid $500,000 to attend Thursday’s Oaks meeting in Melbourne.
Police Probe Fatal Kingaroy Fire
Police are investigating a sudden death at a house in Murray Parade, Kingaroy, early on Saturday.
Neil’s Aiming For Success In Victoria
It’s been a big year for Murgon sportsman Neil Collard, but he’s hoping there could be even bigger highlights still to come.
BGA Challenges Businesses
To Day Of Touch Footy Fun
A simple idea by one of Kingaroy’s largest companies to encourage team building has really taken off
Children’s Skills On Display
The Ration Shed Museum now has a special area set aside that Cherbourg children can call their own following the opening of a new exhibition on Thursday.
Byrne Handed Ag Portfolio
Police Minister Bill Byrne has been appointed Acting Agriculture and Fisheries Minister in the wake of Thursday night’s sudden resignation by Leanne Donaldson.
Medals Mark Years Of Service
A very proud group of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services personnel from the South and North Burnett regions gathered in Murgon on Wednesday to be presented with medals.
