Streetscape Costs Rise To $2.7m
The cost of upgrading Wondai’s roundabout and the lower portion of Scott Street has ballooned from $1.5 million to $2.7 million during the past two years.
Fodder Coming To Help After Fires
Five road trains of fodder have been despatched – including three to the Burnett region – to assist livestock affected by the recent bushfires around Queensland.
Urgent Appeal To Check Sheds
Police hold grave fears for the safety of missing Ballogie woman Helen Free, 58, who wandered away from a property on J. Hunters Road at 5:00pm on Sunday and hasn’t been seen since.
November Roster For Health Nurses
Darling Downs Health’s mobile women’s health nurses will be at various locations in the South Burnett in November.
GRDC Pays Tribute To Researcher
The Grains Research & Development Corporation has paid tribute to well-known Queensland-based researcher Alan Cruickshank who died on October 25 from cancer.
MP Welcomes ‘Roaming’ Trial
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has welcomed findings by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission that allowing mobile phone “roaming” during emergencies and natural disasters is technically feasible.
Tenders Open For Grazing Projects
Tenders are now open for a State Government program which aims to help graziers reduce sediment and nutrient loads in waterways in Great Barrier Reef catchments.
Trial Over Snake Bite Death
A 32-year-old Murgon father has been committed to face trial in the Brisbane Supreme Court over the death of his 11-year-old son in 2021.
Halloween Comes Alive (and Dead)
Ghouls and ghosties, witches and warlocks – and even a mummy or two – were spotted wandering Nanango streets on Tuesday night as part of the town’s annual Halloween celebration.
Young People Look To The Future
Confident, colourful and creative … this was the face of Cherbourg’s young people on show at the official opening of the community’s new “YAG Shop” on Friday.
Please Check Your Sheds: Police
Police are continuing to appeal for public help to locate a missing Ballogie woman, including checking their yards and sheds.
Kathy To Run For Mayor
Division 5 councillor Kathy Duff announced on social media on Monday night she will run for Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council.
Council Warning On Fake Charities
Western Downs Regional Council has issued a warning about fake donation pages appearing online allegedly to assist bushfire victims.
103-Year-Old Church Closes
Murgon’s 103-year-old Christ Church – part of the Anglican parish of Barambah – held its last service on Saturday morning.
Transformer Coming On Friday
Motorists travelling in the South Burnett on Friday should keep an eye out for a convoy carrying a large transformer to Tarong Power Station.
Have You Seen Helen?
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 58-year-old woman reported missing from Ballogie.
Man Burnt Fighting Fire
A man aged in his 50s suffered burns after trying to contain a bushfire at Old Cooranga on Saturday.
Coaches Cast Eyes Over Local Talent
About 80 young rugby league players from across the Wide Bay region took part in a talent identification day at Kingaroy’s T.J. O’Neill Oval on Saturday.
NFF Praises EU Trade Deal Decision
The National Farmers’ Federation has congratulated Trade Minister Don Farrell for walking away from the proposed free trade deal with the European Union.
Mayor Extends Sick Leave
Media reports that Brett Otto has informed colleagues he would not be restanding for the position of South Burnett Mayor has puzzled some of his fellow councillors.
