Diesel To Continue Rising: RACQ
The RACQ has told motorists to blame international factors, rather than overcharging, for the current high price of diesel fuel.
Push To Form Local Pest Groups
South Burnett Regional Council will be the lead agency in a new co-ordinated program across the Burnett and Gympie regions targeting feral pests and invasive weeds.
New Faces Join TSBE Board
Five Board members took their place at the table for the first time at the Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) AGM.
Red Earth Applications Open
Applications are now open for the 2023 Red Earth Community Leadership Program with experienced and aspiring leaders from both the South and North Burnett regions encouraged to apply.
Free Guide For Year 12s
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has released a School Leavers’ Guide for Year 12 students as they prepare for life after high school.
Littleproud Slams BBRF Axing
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has slammed a Federal Government decision to axe Round 6 of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).
20 Deaths Added To COVID-19 Toll
Another 20 deaths were added to Queensland’s official COVID-19 toll on Friday, taking the total number of fatalities since the pandemic began to 2256.
Researchers Fear JEV Outbreak
Researchers are concerned about the potential for a major outbreak of Japanese encephalitis virus in Australia this summer.
Change To Speed Up Social Housing
The State Government has made changes to fast-track planning approvals for community, social and affordable housing.
AgForce Seeks Input On Pledge
AgForce is seeking to be included in discussions around Australia’s commitment to the Global Methane Pledge.
Fee Incentive To Join Police
Prospective police recruits will temporarily have their entry exam fee waived in a State Government bid to encourage enrolment.
Nurses Sign Up For 12 Months
Two nurses from the Rural Generalist Registered Nurse Program are joining the staff at Kingaroy Hospital.
FMD Response Extended
The ramped up Foot and Mouth Disease response at Australia’s international airports has been extended to June 30 next year.
$532m Repaid To Workers
Employers across Australia were forced to repay more than $532 million to 384,805 underpaid workers during 2021-22.
Coal Mine Clears Last Hurdle
The last hurdle preventing New Hope moving ahead with its Stage 3 expansion of the New Acland coal mine has been removed.
Wondai Notches Up Second Win
Wondai proved too strong for Kingaroy Services Orange in Round 2 of the South Burnett cricket competition played last Saturday (October 15).
Two Hurt In Crashes
A person was transported to Kingaroy Hospital after a single-vehicle rollover at Boondooma on Thursday morning.
Planned Wind Farm Shrinks
Tarong West Wind Farm will be 16 per cent smaller than originally planned, community information sessions learned this week.
Housing Action Plan To Be Drafted
A South Burnett Local Housing Action Plan will be drafted in the wake of the South Burnett Housing and Homelessness Forum held in Nanango earlier this month.
Duo Charged With Trafficking Ice
Two people have been charged with drug trafficking following a 10-month police investigation into the supply of methamphetamine in Murgon and Cherbourg.
