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.
Police Tracing Dam Man’s Movements
Police are appealing for information from the public about the movements of Darryl Smith, 51, who was last seen alive in Wondai on March 11.
Streets Closed, Man Charged
A man will face multiple charges after an alleged incident in Kingaroy on Monday which forced police to close access to two blocks.
Police Get In Touch With Students
For the third year in a row, Queensland Police have teamed up with the NRL and QRL to put on a gala footy day in Kingaroy for local schoolkids.
Drivers Booked On Highway
Kilkivan police have booked 16 drivers for speeding during the past four weeks.
Bodies Found In Gordonbrook Dam
Police are seeking public assistance to trace the movements of two people and a vehicle after their bodies were located in Gordonbrook Dam about 3:30pm on Saturday.
Murgon Into Grand Final
Murgon are through to the Grand Final of the South Burnett Senior Cricket competition after downing Wooroolin Vikings in the Major Semi-Final last Saturday.
Grant Applications Close Soon
Community groups are being reminded that applications under the latest round of grants from the Heritage Nanango Community Funding scheme close soon.
Stanwell To Own Half Wind Farm
A large wind farm to be built south-west of Kingaroy received a boost on Thursday with the announcement of $192.5 million investment by the State Government.
Drivers Warned To Obey Signs
Goomeri police are reminding motorists that “no entry” signs are put on flooded roads for a very important reason.
Survey Reaches Out To Lawyers
A team of university researchers is seeking feedback from South Burnett law firms about how they are coping with all the current challenges.
Heritage Helps Out Golfers
The Nanango Golf Club’s new greens mower has been hard at work lately thanks to all the recent rain.
Women Know How To Have Fun!
An entrepreneur who launched a successful enterprise just for women in Townsville has expanded her network to include the South Burnett.
