Charlie Speaks Up At Parliament
Former Kingaroy State High School student Charlie Plant has taken the opportunity of representing the Nanango Electorate at this year’s YMCA Youth Parliament to highlight important issues facing regional areas.
‘Health Equity’ Strategy Launched
Darling Downs Health has launched an ambitious “health equity” strategy which aims to ensure First Nations’ residents have the same life expectancy as everyone else in the region by 2031.
Vandals Target Murgon Toilets
The public toilets in Murgon’s QEII Park in Lamb Street have the dubious distinction of being the most vandalised in the South Burnett.
Learner-Drivers Face 30-Day Delay
Transport Minister Mark Bailey has admitted that South Burnett learner-drivers are currently waiting 30 days to get a car or truck driving test.
Council Clears Div 1 Councillor
South Burnett councillors have unanimously endorsed a motion clearing Cr Jane Erkens of inappropriate conduct.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman was transported to hospital after a single-vehicle crash at Pimpimbudgee on Tuesday morning.
Generous Start To Pink Campaign
The South Burnett’s annual “pink” fundraising campaign to raise money for the McGrath Foundation’s breast care nurses was launched on Monday with a generous donation by two Kingaroy residents.
Woman Hurt In Paragliding Fall
A woman aged in her 30s was flown by rescue helicopter to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane after a serious paragliding accident at Wondai Airport on Saturday morning.
Hall Trashed During Break-In
Police are investigating a break-in at the Cherbourg Town Hall in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Speeding Driver Fined $1653
A 29-year-old man has lost his licence for six months – and been fined $1653 – after being stopped by police on the Burnett Highway at Moffatdale.
Free COVID Test Kits Available
Concession card holders in the South Burnett and Toowoomba council areas can now get free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests at Council facilities.
RACQ Grants Close Soon
Queensland community groups affected by a severe weather event have been urged to apply for an RACQ Foundation grant, with the latest funding round closing soon.
Coal Dust Exposure Level Halved
A new standard for workplace exposure to coal dust came into force in Queensland on Saturday.
Kingaroy Tops Local Solar Data
Kingaroy and surrounds have the biggest number of rooftop solar installations in the South Burnett, according to figures released last week by the State Government
Wind Farm Info Sessions Planned
More public information sessions will be held soon about the proposed Iron Leaf wind farm at Ironpot, which will be known as “Tarong West” after the State Government invests $776 million in the project.
Old Truck Fires Up Memories
One vehicle at the recent Queensland Heritage Rally in Kingaroy brought back good memories for two ex-Kingaroy boys in the big crowd.
Running Can Be A Walk In The Park
The South Burnett’s three parkrun events will be temporarily renamed “parkwalk” for October in a bid to get even more people involved in the free weekly events.
Weed Killer Found In Urine
A study by University of Queensland researchers has found 8 per cent of urine samples drawn from the general public contained a common weed killer.
Mandatory Isolation Scrapped
Mandatory isolation for people who test positive for COVID-19 will be scrapped from October 14, except in some workplaces.
$776m Wind Farm Project Unveiled
The State Government-owned Stanwell Corporation will become the owner of a huge wind farm at Ironpot if the project gets the green light.
