Age Limit Lowered For 4th Shot
The number of people eligible to receive a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine will expand dramatically from next Monday (July 11).
Cherbourg Stands Up For NAIDOC
Rain may have stopped NAIDOC Day being held in Cherbourg’s Anzac Memorial Park, but it didn’t stop people from heading up to the Sports Complex for a big day of celebrations.
TRC Community Grants Open
Applications have opened for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants.
Red Earth Plots A Way Forward
A report prepared for the Red Earth Community Foundation which aims to “develop a pathway forward” for the Burnett was unveiled in Kingaroy on Tuesday.
Push For ‘Foot Dips’ At Airports
Nationals Leader and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called for “foot dips” to be installed at all Australian airports in a bid to stop the foot-and-mouth disease from entering Australia.
Brisbane Fuel Prices Set Record
Brisbane was the most expensive capital city in Australia to buy unleaded petrol last month, and the second most expensive city for diesel.
Trio Ready To Hit The Streets
Three new police officers will be patrolling South Burnett streets from this week.
Three Face Drug-Driving Charges
Three drivers will face drug-driving charges after police stopped three vehicles within three hours at Wondai on Saturday.
Excitement Builds For ‘Captains’
Bendigo Bank has come on board as the major sponsor for this year’s “An Evening With The Captains” fundraiser for Relay For Life.
Thief Startles Sleeper, Steals Car
A Murgon resident awoke on Saturday night to find a thief inside his bedroom.
Upgrade For Historic Church
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Nanango is sporting a new look, thanks to Heritage Bank Nanango.
Woman Charged Over Alleged Threats
A 22-year-old woman has been charged with threatening violence after a disturbance at a house in Earl Street, Memerambi, on Friday.
Police Target Speeding Drivers
Police from Goomeri and the Gympie Patrol Group have been catching dozens of motorists speeding in the 100km/h zones on the Burnett and Wide Bay highways.
Wondai Honours Our Reserves
Life in Wondai paused briefly on Sunday morning to salute the service of the millions of Army, Navy and Air Force Reserves who have served Australia in times of war and peace.
Man Charged With Assault
Police have charged a man with assault after he allegedly broke into a home in Cherbourg at the weekend.
Six More Deaths Reported
Queensland Health has reported six more COVID-19 deaths in the Darling Downs Health region, taking the toll since the pandemic began to 56.
Speed Limit Cut To 70km/h
The speed limit on a stretch of Old Esk North Road at South East Nanango will be reduced to 70km/h from Wednesday (July 6).
Council Seeks Green Expertise
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking nominations from community members to join a Botanical Advisory Committee.
Nanango Student Earns Scholarship
A Nanango State High School student has received a $20,000 scholarship to help her with her studies over the next four years.
Work To Start On Park Upgrade
Work was due to begin on Monday on upgrades to Les Muller Park in Blackbutt.
