Award For Soil Expertise
Soil experts from across Australia are being urged to nominate for a prestigious national award.
Car Stolen After Crash
A good samaritan who stopped to help at the scene of a serious traffic crash on the Wide Bay Highway had his vehicle stolen at the scene.
Dam Deaths ‘Not Suspicious’
Detectives investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in Gordonbrook Dam do not believe the deaths are suspicious.
Rip-Off Inquiry Winds Up
First Nations residents ripped off by unscrupulous businesses have been left dangling after a Federal Government inquiry ran out of time to complete its hearings.
Car Thief Taunts Police
Police are investigating after a stolen vehicle was brazenly driven past police in Fisher Street, Cherbourg.
South Burnett Councillor Quits
Nanango residents will be heading back to the ballot box following the shock resignation of Division 1 councillor Cr Roz Frohloff on Wednesday.
Lance Speaks Up About Epilepsy
A Blackbutt man is hoping to raise awareness about epilepsy – and encourage the community to support fundraising activities – during the Make March Purple campaign.
Man Injured On Highway
A man suffered arm and shoulder injuries in a head-on crash on the Wide Bay Highway on Wednesday morning.
Applications Open For ‘Local Heroes’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging groups and individuals in the Nanango Electorate to submit applications for the latest round of her “Local Hero Grants”.
Man Hurt In Dam Fall
A man aged in his 60s has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after he fell into a shallow dam on Tuesday afternoon.
Directors Step Up To Have Fun
Five plays by five new South Burnett directors … and a whole lot of fun! That’s what Nanango Theatre Company is promising in their latest season of hilarious one-act comedies which kicks off on Friday night.
Steer Raises Cash For BlazeAid
A Hereford steer, auctioned on Tuesday at the Murgon Saleyards, has raised almost $2240 for the Murgon BlazeAid camp.
Choppers Called To Two Crashes
A truck driver was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after his B-Double rolled north of Nanango on Monday night.
Councillor Calls Out ‘Crazy’ System
South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff has described as “crazy” the fact she has now been twice investigated for alleged misconduct when she was just trying to help her community.
Man Charged After Siege
A 26-year-old man was remanded in custody when he appeared in Murgon Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning facing charges related to Monday’s siege in Kingaroy.
Warning To Get Fire Permits
Firefighters are reminding landholders that permits are required to light a fire, including those in flood-affected areas wanting to burn flood debris.
Matilda’s Coming To Kingaroy!
Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical JR.” will be coming to Kingaroy later this year in a special production put on by students from St Mary’s Catholic College.
Farmers Urged To Speak Up On Water
Farmers are being urged to engage with the next phase of the $2 million Burnett Water Feasibility Study, detailing what they want and what they are prepared to pay.
COVID Toll Rises To 19
Twelve more deaths were added to Queensland’s COVID-19 tally during the past three days, including one in the Darling Downs Health Region.
JEV In Third Piggery
Japanese Encephalitis Virus has been detected in a third Queensland piggery, believed to be in the South Burnett region.
