Powerlink Approves New BESS
A proposed 200MW Battery Energy Storage System at Lower Wonga has secured approval from Powerlink to be linked to the electricity grid.
Cattle Truck Driver Injured
A truck driver aged in his 50s was airlifted to hospital on Wednesday morning after a cattle truck rolled on the Blackbutt Range.
Police Probe Wilful Damage
Murgon police are investigating a number of possibly unrelated recent incidents of wilful damage in Murgon and Cherbourg.
Academy Can’t Rule Out SMRs
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering believes small modular nuclear reactors could be an option for Australia’s future energy mix but are “unlikely to contribute significantly in the short to medium term”.
Jason Miles – Candidate For Nanango
Meet Jason Miles – who describes himself as “a Christian Conservative” – who will be taking on local MP Deb Frecklington at the Queensland State election in October.
Jack’s Career Is About To Take Off
If 16-year-old Jack Christie looks happy, it’s because he’s just completed his first solo glider flight … the start, he hopes, of a long career as an aviator.
Vandals Cause $270,000 Damage
Ratepayers face a repair bill of “at least” $270,000 after vandals targeted Kingaroy’s Memorial Park and Adermann Park in recent attacks.
Daphene And Jeff Won’t Be Forgotten
Blackbutt residents gathered to thank a much-loved couple on Friday whose impact on the local community will last for decades.
Racing Adds $50m To Wide Bay
The racing industry’s annual contribution to the Wide Bay economy reached close to $50 million in 2022-23.
Farmers Fight CSG Expansion
Farmers fighting the expansion of the coal seam gas industry have opened a volunteer-run community outreach centre in Dalby.
Growers Urged To Check Silos
A series of high-risk incidents involving the collapse of farm silos has prompted industry experts to urge grain growers to assess and either maintain – or decommission – older silos.
Break-In At School
Murgon police are seeking the public’s help after a break-and-enter at St Joseph’s Primary School on Saturday night.
Santa Adds To Market Fun
Santa dropped into the Kingaroy Friendship Markets on Saturday morning to add a little more festive fun to the regular monthly event.
47th Battalion: Photo Galleries
southburnett.com.au provided a wrap-up of the 47th Battalion rugby league carnival in Kingaroy last Monday … but we didn’t have an opportunity then to share photos of the local teams in action.
Saints Honour Their Heritage
The South Burnett Saints’ will be in action at Lyle Vidler Oval on Saturday, their second last home game of the season.
Wondai’s Mini Mods Ready To Roar
South Burnett’s rugby league focus switches to Wondai Sportsground this weekend for the massive Wondai-Proston Wolves Mini-Mods carnival.
Jim O’Sullivan: 1939-2024
Former Queensland Police Commissioner James Patrick (“Jim”) O’Sullivan APM AC died this week in Caboolture Hospital, aged 85.
Fundraising Could Save A Life
Fundraising by the Proston Local Ambulance Committee could help save some of the youngest lives in the Proston community.
Boost for Heritage Sites
Two of the South Burnett’s Heritage-listed historic buildings will receive a boost from State Government funding programs.
Smithfield Named Finalist
Smithfield Cattle Co’s Sapphire Feedlot is one of six finalists in the prestigious Australian Feedlot of the Year competition.
