Murgon Tree Gets Thumbs-Up
Community consultation about an 80-year-old hoop pine has revealed that most residents do not want it chopped down.
Woman On Drugs Charge
A 38-year-old Wondai woman has been charged with possessing dangerous drugs (methylamphetamine) and drug utensils.
55 Million Years Ago Comes To Life
Here’s a special sneak peek inside Murgon’s multi-million dollar art gallery and fossil museum which is rapidly taking shape in Macalister Street!
Mayor Takes ‘Extended Leave’
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto is taking extended leave from Council.
SEQ Population To Hit 6m
There will be about six million people living in south-east Queensland by 2046, according to projections released on Monday by the State Government.
Australia ‘Free Of Lumpy Skin Disease’
Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp has emphasised Australia is free of lumpy skin disease.
Wine Tourism Grants Open
Applications for Round 5 of Wine Australia’s Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants program is now open for wine producers.
Boys Hurt In Caravan Fire
Three young teenage boys were taken to hospital after a caravan caught on fire in Wattle Camp on Saturday night.
Ute Sparks Grass Fire
A mechanical fault has been blamed for a fire which destroyed a ute on Curtis Road in Kingaroy on Saturday night.
Teenager Reported Missing
UPDATE: The 15-year-old boy has been safely located during a search and rescue.
Young Stars Rule At Mini Mods
The Wondai Wolves’ Mini Mods junior rugby league carnival has wrapped up for another year, after a “maxi” effort by volunteers, parents and, of course, the more than 1100 young players.
Open Day At Camp Duckadang
Lions Camp Duckadang – on the upper reaches of the Brisbane River – is holding an Open Day on Saturday to allow groups to “road test” the facilities.
Vonhoff Appointed Deputy Mayor
Rebecca Vonhoff has been appointed as the new Deputy Mayor for Toowoomba Regional Council.
Seniors Sign Up For Free Support
The launch of a free service to link vulnerable seniors with essential services like aged care, health and social services has received strong support.
Volunteer Grants Program Opens
Expressions of interest are now open for the Federal Government’s 2023-24 Volunteer Grants program.
August Roster For Health Nurses
Darling Downs Health’s mobile women’s health nurses will be back in the South Burnett in August.
Man Injured At Servo
A man aged in his 50s was taken to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after an incident at a Kingaroy service station on Thursday afternoon.
Two Killed In Air Crash
Two people died after two light planes collided close to the ground at Caboolture Airfield on Friday morning.
Collision At Crawford
Three people were assessed by QAS paramedics after two vehicles collided on the Bunya Highway near Crawford on Friday morning.
Gympie Rates To Rise 5.5pc
Gympie Regional Council ratepayers will face an average 5.5 per cent increase in rates over the coming year after the Council handed down its 2023-24 Budget on Tuesday.
