Man Charged Over Break-In
Police have charged a man over an alleged break-and-enter at Tablelands last week.
Seven More COVID Deaths
Seven more deaths from COVID-19 – the highest one day total so far during the pandemic in Queensland – were announced by Health Minister Yvette D’Ath on Monday.
Truck Driver Injured
A truck driver suffered head injuries after a B-Double rolled on the Bunya Highway near Wondai in the early hours of Saturday.
COVID Number Hits 500
The number of recent COVID-19 cases in the South Burnett and Cherbourg areas is now likely to be greater than 500.
Deadliest Day In Queensland
Queensland has recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic so far with six deaths added to the tally.
Man Charged Over SES Break-In
A 22-year-old Wondai man has been charged with the theft of a 4WD and items from the Wondai SES shed last week.
Repairs To ‘Prioritise Safety’
SBRC work crews have been in action across the region and in Cherbourg following the heavy rainfall at the weekend.
Kingaroy Celebrations Cancelled
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another event, with the announcement that Kingaroy’s Australia Day celebrations in Memorial Park have been scrapped.
Man Injured In Crash
Paramedics assessed two men and a teenage boy after a single-vehicle crash at Benarkin in the early hours of Wednesday.
Case Numbers Climb Slightly
Reported new cases of COVID in the South Burnett and Cherbourg regions appear to be slowing, with just three announced by Cherbourg Council on Tuesday.
Man Charged Over Graffiti
A 29-year-old Kingaroy man faces multiple charges after a spate of graffiti sprung up around Kingaroy at the weekend.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman aged in her 60s was transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway on Tuesday morning.
Ergon Working To Restore Power
Ergon Energy crews have been making good progress restoring power to parts of the Wide Bay Burnett ravaged by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth.
Hardship Payments Now Available
A range of disaster assistance measures are now available in the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie and Fraser Coast council areas following the devastating heavy rainfall and flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth.
COVID Numbers Still Rising
There have been now almost 350 confirmed cases of COVID-19 recorded in the South Burnett and Cherbourg areas since December 29.
Omicron Delays Term 1
Changes to the 2022 school year have been announced to avoid the start of Term 1 clashing with the projected peak of the Omicron wave of COVID-19.
Falling Branch Crushes Driver
Two people were injured – one seriously – after a large tree snapped suddenly, crushing their car on the Bunya Mountains Road on Sunday morning.
Teenager Still Missing
Police hold very grave fears for the safety of a 14-year-old girl who is still missing after being washed away in floodwaters near Booubyjan at the weekend.
Thieves Target SES Sheds
Thieves have targeted the Wondai and Murgon SES sheds, stealing a 4WD and vital equipment.
COVID Death Toll Rises
The death toll from COVID-19 in Queensland has risen to 10 with confirmation two recent sudden deaths were COVID-related.
