New Look For University
The University of Southern Queensland has decided to rebrand … it has adopted a new nickname and a new logo.
Border Ban On NSW Bees
A Movement Control Order has been issued to restrict the movement of bees, bee hives, bee products – including honey – and used bee-keeping equipment from NSW into Queensland.
Free Flu Shots Extended
The State Government’s free flu vaccination campaign has been extended until July 17.
Nathan’s Heading Off To Murgon!
If you’re out and about on the South Burnett Rail Trail on Thursday, keep an eye out for Nathan McDowell and his specially modified top handcycle.
Obituary: Ken Bone 1946-2022
Former Cherbourg Shire chairman – and later mayor – Ken “Burra” Bone is being remembered for his many years of long service to local government.
Man Airlifted After Dozer Crash
A rescue helicopter has transported a man to hospital in a serious condition after a bulldozer rolled down an embankment at Booubyjan on Wednesday morning.
1000 Litres Diesel Stolen
Murgon police are investigating the theft of 1000 litres of diesel from a rural property at Fairdale.
Twenty COVID Deaths Reported
Twenty COVID-related fatalities were reported by Queensland Health on Wednesday morning, taking the death toll for June alone to more than 170.
January Plan For Kerbside Recycling
South Burnett Regional Council is proposing that a kerbside recycling collection service start in January.
Acland Expansion A Step Closer
An amended Environmental Authority has been approved for the controversial Stage 3 expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
COVID Toll Rises To 48
The death toll from COVID-19 within the Darling Downs Health region has risen to 48, taking the tally for June to 10.
‘Birds’ Raise Thousands For Cancer
Josie’s Biggest Morning Tea, held in Kumbia last week, has raised thousands of dollars for the fight against cancer.
Leah Honoured With Winton Star
Multi award-winning actress, director, writer and producer – and former Murgon resident – Leah Purcell has been honoured at an outback film festival.
Beck Named Woman Of The Year
South Burnett entrants have scooped the pool in the much-delayed 2021 Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network awards, announced on Friday night.
Thrashers Back With A Bang
The South Burnett Thrashers powered back into the winner’s circle on Saturday with a decisive 24-5 victory over the Gatton Black Pigs.
Acland Mine ‘Greenwashed’
Lock the Gate Alliance and the Oakey Coal Action Alliance have accused the State Government of “greenwashing” instead of prosecuting New Acland coal mine.
Ticks On 155 ‘Tick-Free’ Properties
There are currently 155 tick-infested properties inside Queensland’s “tick-free” zone.
Elderly Man Trapped Overnight
An elderly man who went missing on a large property at Coverty at the weekend was rescued on Sunday morning after spending a freezing night tangled in a barbed wire fence.
Two Treated After Crash
Two people were taken by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital after a single-vehicle crash at Crawford on Sunday evening.
Have You Seen Lee?
Police are asking for public assistance to help locate 67-year-old Lee Barker who has been missing from Kingaroy since last week.
