$1.5m For Indonesian FMD Vaccines
The Federal Government is providing $1.5 million to support Indonesia’s response to the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the country.
‘Looking After Country’ Grants Open
Applications for the latest round of the State Government’s “Looking After Country” funding program are now open.
Expert Issues E-Scooter Warning
Lack of regulation around the use of e-scooters is leaving pedestrians vulnerable, a Charles Darwin University researcher has warned.
Man Charged With Sexual Assault
Police have charged a 52-year-old man following investigations into two alleged sexual assaults in Kingaroy this year.
Gympie Rates Rise 4.77pc
Ratepayers in Goomeri, Kilkivan, Widgee and Woolooga will face higher rates bills in the coming year after Gympie Regional Council handed down its 2022-23 Budget on Thursday.
‘Catastrophe’ If Bali Travel Continues
The South Burnett Regional Council has called on the Federal Government to “act quickly and decisively” to ban travel to and from Bali to protect the national economy from foot and mouth disease.
Pink Powers Saints At Home
There were pink socks in abundance at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday as the South Burnett Saints celebrated their annual Ladies Day.
Report Probes Off-Road Bike Risk
Off-road motorcycles cause a far higher rate of injuries among children than quad bikes do, a study from UNSW Sydney and NeuRA has found, but quad bikes account for more serious individual injuries.
Have You Seen This Teenager?
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a young man, last seen on Wednesday in Brisbane.
Mayors To Focus On Flood Resilience
The recent floods – and the damage caused – will be a focus of Friday’s Darling Downs and South West (DDSWQ) Council of Mayors’ meeting.
Crop Netting Trial Expanded
More horticulture producers across Queensland will benefit from an expanded trial of the Federal Government’s Horticultural Netting Program, which offsets the cost of installing netting.
Council Urges Bali Travel Ban
South Burnett Regional Council will write to the Federal Government to request it temporarily suspend all travel to and from countries affected by foot and mouth disease.
29 Charged After Dual Operations
The closure of two police operations has resulted in 29 people being charged with 47 offences and 138 infringement notices issued.
Thrashers Pack In Celebrations
The South Burnett Thrashers have taken delivery of a scrum machine which should make their on-field performances this year in the Darling Downs rugby union competition even more devastating.
Blackbutt Water Is Safe: Council
South Burnett Regional Council has assured Blackbutt residents their water is safe to drink, despite current discolouration.
Omicron Hits First Nations Residents
More than 4400 First Nations residents in Queensland have contracted COVID-19 so far this month.
Is That A Pipe In Your Pants?
A man has been charged after he allegedly stuffed a turbo pipe down his pants in a Kingaroy auto parts store.
$663,000 Grant Funding For Council
South Burnett Regional Council has received more than $663,000 in grants from the State Government for three job-creation projects.
COVID Toll Rises To 67
Queensland Health has reported five more COVID-19 deaths in the Darling Downs Health region, taking the toll since the pandemic began to 67.
Council Inspects Saleyards Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council has invested $150,000 in installing new water troughs and splityard gates at the Coolabunia Saleyards.
