National Watchdog For Trucks
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will take over responsibility for heavy vehicle on-road compliance in Queensland from Saturday (April 20).
Fire Ants Found At Oakey
Fire ants have been found at Oakey, west of Toowoomba, just a day after a Senate inquiry recommended a review of funding arrangements under the national eradication plan.
Crackdown On Dangerous Dogs
The State Government has passed tough new legislation which could lead to jail terms for the owners of dogs that attack and cause serious injuries or deaths.
Show Society Looking For Entrants
Kingaroy Show Society is looking for entrants in its Showgirl and Rural Ambassador competitions.
Bookings Open For Relay Brekkie
Kingaroy RSL Club will be hosting the official launch of this year’s South Burnett’s Relay For Life fundraising campaign.
Major Change To Biosecurity Levy
The Federal Government has announced a major change to the way the controversial Biosecurity Protection Levy (BPL) will be charged on rural industries.
Heartfelt Effort For Bushfire Victims
Almost 250 craft items will be heading off from Kingaroy soon to help bushfire victims after a massive effort by the members of the Cooinda Craft Group.
Have A Cuppa With A Cop
Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch and the Kingaroy Police have joined together to host a joint awareness day in Kingaroy on May 7.
New Weather Radar Fills In Gaps
The new Toowoomba weather radar – now live on BOM’s website and weather app – will improve the South Burnett’s view of incoming storms from the west.
Class Of ’24 Meets In Brisbane
The “Class Of 2024” gathered at Parliament House in Brisbane on Wednesday for a Mayoral Forum organised by the Local Government Association of Queensland.
MP Concerned By Hospital Delay
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she is concerned the promised short stay unit at Kingaroy Hospital is still not open.
Code Aims To Rein In Protests
The State Government has promised a mandatory “Code of Conduct” for the renewable energy industry in a bid to quieten opposition to projects in rural and regional areas of Queensland.
New Machine Helps Earlier Diagnosis
Darling Downs Health says a new L-Dex machine at Kingaroy Hospital is detecting lymphoedema earlier than traditional methods, leading to better health outcomes for South Burnett residents.
Council Backs ‘Energy Hub’ Plan
South Burnett Regional Council hopes to work with stakeholders to position the South Burnett as “a current and future energy hub”.
Small Grants For ‘Local Heroes’
Four local groups are the lucky recipients of the latest round of Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington’s “Local Hero Grants”.
Reforms Pass Powers To Councils
Queensland councils are expected to benefit from a suite of land reforms passed by State Parliament on Tuesday.
Big Rugby League Changes For 2024
Rugby League is kicking off for 2024 in the South Burnett this weekend with the start of junior games, however there are some big changes ahead for this year.
Five Developments Get Go-Ahead
The South Burnett Regional Council has given development approval to five projects that could help transform the Kingaroy and Wondai CBDs.
Relaying? Register On Wednesday!
Planning to take part in this year’s South Burnett Relay For Life? Then you really should do it on Wednesday! (April 17).
Injured Truck Driver Cut Free
A driver aged in his 60s has been airlifted to hospital with critical injuries after a garbage truck rolled at Boyneside on Tuesday.
