JEV Detected In Piggeries
Biosecurity Queensland has advised that Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) has been detected in commercial pigs in Queensland.
Elaine Honoured At Gallery
The official opening of the September exhibition at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery last Friday night included a special honour for recently retired gallery president Elaine Madill.
Comedy Takes Home $1000 Prize
For the second year in a row, members of the North Brisbane Theatre Company have taken out the $1000 Best Play award at the Heritage NananGO PLAYfest short play competition.
SOS To Save Great Horse Ride
The well-known Kilkivan Great Horse Ride is at a crossroads with a “last chance” meeting scheduled to be held in Kilkivan on September 22.
Crackdown On Illegal Dumping
South Burnett, Cherbourg and Somerset councils are receiving State Government support to crack down on illegal dumping across the region.
Air Crash Kills Organics Founder
Former Manyung farmer and businessman Ian Campbell, 56, and his daughter Hannah, 23, have been confirmed as the victims of Monday’s light aircraft crash south of Brisbane.
Many Cultures Unite In Kingaroy
Kingaroy’s Town Hall Forecourt was transformed into a sea of colour and music on Saturday for the South Burnett’s first “official” multicultural celebration.
Vehicle Hits Cow On Highway
Paramedics assessed two men after their vehicle struck a cow just outside Benarkin on Sunday night.
Shooters Compete At Clifton
More than 50 junior clay target shooters travelled to Clifton at the weekend to compete in a multi-discipline event.
Review Recommends Maternity Fixes
Darling Downs Health has accepted all the recommendations of an independent review into maternity services at Toowoomba Hospital.
Josh Named As Finalist
Plenty Foods’ Josh Gadischke has been named a Queensland finalist in the inaugural Australian Agriculture Awards, launched by ACM Agri and the National Farmers Federation.
Shots Fired During Incident
Police are investigating following reports of shots being fired during a disturbance at a property at Pierces Creek on Monday morning.
Red Ants Toast Grand Final Win
Kingaroy proved that finishing as Minor Premiers was no fluke on Saturday when they lifted the South Burnett Rugby League’s A Grade Grand Final trophy at Blackbutt.
Large Grass Fire At Coverty
Fire crews were battling a large grass fire burning near Coverty Road at Coverty on Sunday afternoon.
Teenager Hurt During Festival
A teenage boy suffered a severe arm injury after a Council window was accidentally broken during Saturday’s Multicultural Festival in Kingaroy.
Two Hurt In Cattle Truck Rollover
A truck driver aged in his 50s and a primary school-aged boy suffered minor injuries in a serious truck crash at the top of the Blackbutt Range on Saturday morning.
Maccas Plan For Nanango
Nanango could get its own McDonalds outlet if a Development Application submitted to the South Burnett Regional Council gets final approval.
Lee Wins Bronze At Championships
South Burnett’s Lee Powell came home with a bronze medal from the recent Multi Disability Lawn Bowls State Championships in Brisbane.
Good Things Can Take Time
Everything comes to those who wait … even the Goomeri Show!
QFF Revises Renewables ‘Toolkit’
The QFF has released an updated edition of its Queensland Renewable Energy Landholder Toolkit to give landholders access to practical guidance for navigating renewable energy proposals.
