Blackouts Linked To Major Upgrade
A series of “planned maintenance” power outages over the past few weeks in the Inverlaw and Taabinga areas are linked to a significant network upgrade occurring nearby.
Fire Ban For Toowoomba Region
The Queensland Fire Department has imposed a local fire ban for residents living in four more council areas, including the Toowoomba Regional Council area.
Service Salutes Fallen Police Officers
Police from across the South Burnett joined community members at Murgon’s Uniting Church on Monday morning to mark National Police Remembrance Day.
Fire Ban For Somerset Region
The Queensland Fire Department has imposed a local fire ban for residents living in five council areas, including Somerset Regional Council.
Police Waiting For DNA Results
Police are still awaiting the results of DNA tests to determine if human remains found near Maidenwell belong to missing Brisbane man Andrew Burow.
Collision On Barkers Creek Flat
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle collision on the D’Aguilar Highway at Barkers Creek Flat on Monday afternoon.
MP Renews Push For Mobile Roaming
Nationals Leader David Littleproud is repeating his call to reform the Universal Service Obligation for telcos following another major mobile phone outage.
Bicycle Rider Injured
A man aged in his 60s suffered facial injuries after falling from his bicycle near Yarraman on Sunday afternoon.
Vintage Show Steams Ahead Again
The focus was on Caterpillar machinery at last weekend’s Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club Rally.
Maidenwell Mixes Up The Music
The second annual Maidenwell Music Mix at the weekend attracted “a mix” of both local residents and visitors alike to the entertainment area at the rear of the Maidenwell Hotel.
Permits ‘Tighten’ After Fires Escape
Landholders in the South and North Burnett have been reminded their fire permits have conditions which have to be met before they light up.
Artworks Go On Safari To Wondai
An art exhibition with a difference was officially opened at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on Tuesday.
Annual Police Service In Murgon
The 36th National Police Remembrance Day will be marked in the South Burnett on Monday (September 29) with a non-denominational service in Murgon.
Eagles Shine At Chinchilla
The Under 12 South Burnett Eagles were named Team Of The Carnival at last weekend’s Pete Rafter Memorial Challenge.
Extraordinary Year For Rugby League
Players, team officials and proud family members celebrated the end of a very busy 2025 South Burnett Rugby League season with a barbecue and awards presentation ceremony recently at the Kingaroy Speedway track.
GRC Dumps Water Fluoridation
A split Gympie Regional Council has voted to remove fluoride from the Gympie region’s water supply.
Choppers Called To Fight Fires
Heavy machinery was called in to cut fire breaks and water-bombing helicopters despatched to help firefighters tackle a spate of fires around the South Burnett on Wednesday.
$1.6m Boost For BVRT
The State Government plans to spend $1.6 million on upgrades to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
$48m Overhaul At Dam
The State Government will spend more than $48 million on maintenance at the Pumped Hydro Power Station at Wivenhoe Dam over the next two years.
Snake Bite Victim Offers Advice
A school teacher bitten by a snake near Kilkivan is urging people to attend LifeFlight’s free trauma training workshops so people will know how to help in an emergency … like he was.
