More Flash Flooding Expected
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group has warned the region will continue to experience flooded roads over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Quilt Trail Wraps Up Winter Festival
The second and final month of the Queensland Winter Craft Festival may be just about stitched up for another year, but its most exciting sewing event will be running this weekend.
Saints Play In Honour Of Ben
South Burnett Saints’ player Brad Porter was presented with the inaugural Ben Brooks Medal during an emotional ceremony at the end of last week’s home game at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
BOM Issues Minor Flood Warning
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a minor flood warning for parts of the Stanley, Mary, Burnett and upper Brisbane rivers on Friday as overnight rainfall totals of between 80-120 mm were recorded in the catchment areas.
Colombian Link To Durong Arrests
Two men – including a dual Spanish-Colombian national – were due to appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Friday charged over their alleged connection to a criminal network importing and manufacturing hundreds of kilograms of cocaine.
Man Hurt In Highway Crash
A man suffered a leg injury in a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway near Nanango early on Friday morning.
Health ‘Crisis’ Meeting Called
A meeting to discuss what the State Opposition has described as a “crisis” in local health services will be held in Kingaroy next month.
Disaster Group Lifts Alert Status
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group moved its readiness status to “Stand Up” on Friday morning in response to locally heavy rainfall.
Man Drowns In Floodwaters
The body of a 47-year-old Nanango man was found in the flooded Sandy Creek at Nanango on Friday morning.
Action (At Last) On Ringsfield
After a year of unexpected delays, the South Burnett Regional Council will issue a call for volunteers in the next few weeks to fill positions on its newly formed Ringsfield House Advisory Committee.
Students Explore An Exciting Future
About 850 students explored the annual South Burnett Careers Market on Thursday … and their future career choices!
COVID Ward To Stay
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she has received written confirmation from the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service that the Murgon Palliative Care Unit continues to be used as a COVID ward.
‘First Step Will Be Lockdown’
Australia has developed a detailed response plan should foot and mouth disease be detected here, according to Prof Tim Mahony from the University of Queensland.
‘Captains’ Night Cancelled … Again
The organising committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the “Evening With The Captains” which had been scheduled to be held at Kingaroy Town Hall on August 6.
Works To Finish Before BaconFest
Can Glendon Street possibly be ready for Kingaroy BaconFest which kicks off in just a few weeks time?
FMD Response ‘Pathetic’
A councillor broke down during Wednesday’s SBRC meeting as he described the effect FMD would have on the cattle industry.
Councils Take Big Issues To Cairns
Domestic violence, homelessness, rural GP shortages and glaring holes in Queensland laws covering renewable energy projects are just some of the topics South Burnett councillors will raise at this year’s LGAQ State Conference.
Upgrade Approved For Wondai IGA
Peries IGA supermarket in Wondai will be refurbished and expanded after the South Burnett Regional Council approved the company’s plans on Wednesday.
Foot Mats To Be Installed At Airports
The Federal Government has responded to pressure from the agriculture sector and will begin rolling out sanitation foot mats at airports as another layer of protection against the introduction of foot and mouth disease (FMD) into Australia.
Road Crashes Keep Choppers Busy
Toowoomba has retained its title as the busiest RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter base, according to figures released on Wednesday by LifeFlight.
