Samantha Awarded For Caring
Senior Constable Samantha Giles has done something no other police officer has done before in the South Burnett . . . been nominated for the prestigious Joy Kite Award.
Chopper Called To Crash
A teenage girl was reportedly trapped in her vehicle for more than 30 minutes after it rolled on Silverleaf Road, west of Murgon, on Monday afternoon.
Border Exemption Extended
Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young has extended the class exemption for farmers and agribusiness workers who need to move between Queensland and NSW to perform essential agribusiness services or farming activities, such as tending to livestock or crops.
ANZ Sign Sparks Fears
Kingaroy residents were concerned when they found the doors to the town’s ANZ Bank branch closed last week.
Wondai Races Will Be Patron-Free
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its annual Caulfield Cup meeting at Wondai racecourse as planned on Saturday, October 17, but the public won’t be able to attend.
Watchhouse Officer Suspended
An assistant watchhouse officer in Brisbane has been suspended from duty following the death in custody of Sherry Fisher Tilberoo.
Councils ‘Must Be Sustainable’
Cr Gavin Jones has defended the South Burnett Regional Council’s original decision to increase standpipe water prices by 150 per cent.
Proston Pool Closed
Proston Swimming Pool – which only reopened at the weekend – has closed again.
Kilkivan Fire ‘Contained’
Fire crews have contained a large vegetation fire burning west of Kilkivan.
Saints Survive Elimination Finals
Both South Burnett Saints teams are through to Week 2 of the AFL Darling Downs finals after securing wins in low-scoring games at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Police Study Videos Of Brawl
Police investigations are continuing into a public brawl which occurred outside a house in Alford Street, Kingaroy, on Friday afternoon.
Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad …
There was plenty of tight racing – and several spills and broken bikes – when three Under 16s State titles of junior motorcycle speedway racing were contested in Kingaroy recently.
Two Hurt In Separate Crashes
Two injured motorbike riders have been airlifted to hospital after separate crashes in the South Burnett at the weekend.
Woman Dies In Crash
A woman has died following a single-vehicle traffic crash in Nanango on Saturday morning.
Stylish Night With A Difference
The glittering gowns and stylish suits were there, and the smart cars were there … but COVID-19 meant the crowds were missing at St Mary’s Catholic College’s annual formal.
Show Society Grants Announced
The Show Societies Grants Program provides financial support for operating costs associated with conducting annual agricultural shows, and costs towards the construction and maintenance of showground assets.
Follow-Up Sewage Test ‘Negative’
Follow-up testing has proved negative after an earlier test found low-level viral fragments of COVID-19 in sewage at a Hervey Bay wastewater treatment plant.
New Uni Scholarship Opens
First year uni students from Yarraman and Cooyar will be eligible to apply for a new scholarship next year at the University of Southern Queensland.
Boost For Barambah Irrigators
More than 50 farmers along Barambah Creek have been issued with new groundwater licences allowing them to irrigate their crops and water their stock.
Federal MP Resigns
Member for Groom John McVeigh announced on Friday morning he is resigning from Federal Parliament, effective immediately.
