More Upgrades For Industrial Estate
South Burnett Regional Council will invest $40,000 into designing Stage 2 of Wondai’s industrial estate to further improve access for B-double trucks.
Do You Know This Rider?
Kingaroy police are seeking public assistance to try to identify a motorbike rider who allegedly failed to stop for police on the Bunya Highway.
Flood Risk Remains High: BOM
The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed that a negative Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) event is under way and will most likely continue over the coming months.
Work Starts On New EV Unit
The new Glendon Street community hub in Kingaroy will feature an electric vehicle recharging station, courtesy of Phase 3 of the State Government’s “Electric Super Highway”
Volunteer Firey Given Honour
The efforts of McEuen Rural Fire Brigade volunteer Nathan Lloyd have been recognised as part of this year’s Rural Fire Service Week (July 31-August 6).
Council, Apprentices Win Awards
Tarong Power Station employee James Christensen has been named the Darling Downs South West Apprentice of the Year.
Red Earth Contemplates 2060
What will the South Burnett look like in 2060? Murgon Town Hall was filled with community leaders last Thursday to discuss ideas and contemplate the future of the region.
Falling Branches Cut Power
Many Nanango and South Nanango residents and businesses lost power on Tuesday morning after falling branches downed powerlines.
Mayor Calls For Acland Decision
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has written to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Resources Minister Scott Stewart to urge the State Government to make a decision on the future of the New Acland coal mine.
Disaster Aid For Councils
Disaster assistance is now available to the South Burnett and North Burnett regional councils after the flash flooding in late July.
Three Drivers Charged
Three drivers have been charged after allegedly failing roadside tests last Thursday by Kingaroy police.
Thrashers Head To Last Round
The South Burnett Thrashers travelled to Dalby on Saturday for a top-of-the-table clash against the Dalby Wheatmen.
Enrolments Fall At Tanduringie
A fall in enrolments has forced Tanduringie State School, near Maidenwell, to drop back to a one-classroom school this semester.
More Church Closures Planned
The Anglican Church will hold three public meetings in September and October to gather community feedback on proposed church closures.
Fire Destroys Shed, Machinery
Solar power batteries have been blamed for a fire which destroyed a large shed, vehicles and farm machinery at Taabinga at the weekend.
Hungry Jacks Coming To Town
The 1373 members of the “Kingaroy Needs A Hungry Jacks” social media group should be celebrating … their dream has come true!
Wondai Forum To Discuss FMD
The South Burnett Agricultural Network will meet in Wondai on Thursday to update producers about foot and mouth disease and lumpy skin disease.
‘Crisis’ Meeting Registrations Open
Registrations are now open for the “Health Crisis Meeting” in Kingaroy on August 9 which is being organised by the LNP.
PCYC Trashed During Break-In
Murgon detectives have arrested and charged a 15-year-old boy over a break-in at the South Burnett PCYC in Murgon at the weekend.
Woman Charged After Crash
Paramedics assessed three people after a single-vehicle rollover at Memerambi in the early hours of Thursday.
