Animal Cruelty Laws Ramped Up
A ban on prong collars and using yellow phosphorous to kill feral pigs are among measures included in new laws.
Campaign Targets Bike Safety
The State Government has launched a safety campaign to remind people that quad bikes are the biggest killers on Queensland farms.
Ice Users Risk Heart Failure
Rates of heart failure associated with the growing use of methamphetamine are rising worldwide, according to researchers.
15 More COVID-19 Deaths
There are still more than 300 people being treated for COVID-19 in Queensland hospitals.
Hard Work Makes Dreams Come True
Not everyone gets dealt an easy hand in life, but that doesn’t mean that persistence, hard work and determination won’t pay off in the long run.
$63,000 Donation Bowls Over CTC
A bowls day held at New Farm in Brisbane last week has led to an amazing donation of $63,281 to South Burnett CTC.
Art On Show And On Sale
Looking for a quirky and unique Christmas gift? Then Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery could be the spot for you!
Plant Seeds Of Hope With Sunflowers
Local charity Boots’n Bulldust Inc has provided sunflower seed sachets to be handed out at South Burnett Regional Council customer service centres to help spread a message of support to people living with depression.
Ceremonies To Honour Royal Jubilee
Murgon community members are going to be busy next week at dual ceremonies honouring the Platinum Jubilee of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Man Trapped By Falling Tree
A man aged in his 50s was injured when a palm tree fell on him at South Nanango on Wednesday afternoon.
Insurance Bill Tops $12.3b
Data released on Wednesday shows that the insurance bill for storms and floods since January 2020 has topped $12.3 billion.
Council Planner Wins State Award
Toowoomba Regional Council’s Farnoosh Shokoofan has been named Queensland Young Planner of the Year at the Planning Institute Australia’s 2022 Queensland Awards for Planning Excellence.
ACMA Names Top 5 Phone Scams
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has revealed the top five phone scams currently being reported to the agency.
Alkaloids Of Australia Fined $1.98m
The Federal Court has fined Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd $1.98 million and sentenced its former export manager to jail for engaging in criminal cartel conduct.
Six Charged After Carjacking
Five teenagers and an 11-year-old boy have been charged after Monday’s carjacking in Kingaroy.
Council Discusses Health Issues
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto and councillors met recently with local hospital management to discuss health services in the region.
Police Hunt Carjacking Suspects
Kingaroy police are investigating a suspected carjacking in Kingaroy on Monday night.
$2m Grant For Cancer Research
Ever wondered where money raised at events such as South Burnett Relay For Life end up?
‘Merry Medic’ Dies, Aged 94
Australia’s “merry medic” Dr James Wright – real name Dr John Knight AM – has died.
Woodcrafters Open Their Doors
The South Burnett Woodcrafters first “garage sale” on Saturday has been hailed as a big success.
