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Five Roads Still Closed

Five Roads Still Closed

Five roads remain closed throughout the South Burnett region in the wake of the recent rain but another 11 remain “affected”, according to Council.

Cherbourg Man Named ‘Qld Great’

Cherbourg Man Named ‘Qld Great’

A Community Elder born and raised in Cherbourg has joined the ranks of “Queensland Greats”, people or institutions honoured on Queensland Day for their social, scientific, health, environmental or cultural contributions to the State.

Callide Early Voting Opens

Callide Early Voting Opens

Pre-poll voting for the Callide by-election opened on Monday however residents in the southern parts of the electorate hoping to cast an early vote face a long drive.

Littleproud Retains Ag Role

Littleproud Retains Ag Role

Member for Maranoa – and Nationals leader – David Littleproud will retain the Agriculture portfolio in the Coalition’s Shadow Ministry.

MX Rider Injured In Fall

MX Rider Injured In Fall

A rider was airlifted in a serious but stable condition after falling from his motorbike at the Manar Off-Road Park on Saturday.

Relay For Life Is Back Again!

Relay For Life Is Back Again!

South Burnett Relay For Life is back … bigger than ever! And the 146 people who filled the Kingaroy RSL Club’s Tobruk Room on Friday morning couldn’t be happier.

$60.2m Boost For Medevac Hub

$60.2m Boost For Medevac Hub

Brisbane Airport Corporation’s new $72 million aeromedical hub – which will handle LifeFlight, QGAir and Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) aircraft – has received a $60.2 million boost from the State Government.

Have Your Say On Deer

Have Your Say On Deer

Queenslanders are being encouraged to have their say on a new strategy for dealing with the impacts of feral deer.