Man Drowns On Highway
The body of an elderly man whose vehicle was reported missing on the Brisbane Valley Highway has been located.
Work Starts On $1.6m Upgrade
Work on Blackbutt’s $1.6 million streetscape and footpath upgrade began last week, with Council workers starting to remove the old gutters and pavement.
New COVID Death in Darling Downs
Ten more deaths were added to Queensland’s COVID-19 tally during the latest reporting period, including one in the Darling Downs Health Region.
Flood Recovery Grants Available
South Burnett residents who have suffered a significant loss in the weekend floods could be eligible for Federal Government support payments.
Forums For Local Producers
A free forum to discuss the future of sustainable agriculture will be hosted by AgForce South-East Queensland at Moffatdale next week.
JEV Detected In Piggeries
A rare mosquito-borne disease that can cause encephalitis in pigs, humans and horses has been detected recently in a Queensland piggery.
Food, Fuel Is On The Way
Shoppers have been urged not to panic buy as shortages caused by local road closures and the floods in Brisbane hit some supplies.
2022 Pumpkin Festival Cancelled
Extensive recent flooding in Goomeri and surrounding districts has led to the cancellation of this year’s Pumpkin Festival.
Floods Easing Across Creeks
The Bureau of Meteorology says no significant rainfall has been observed across the Burnett River catchment since Sunday, and no significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Council To Fight Grants Cut
The South Burnett Regional Council will call on the State Government to conduct an independent review into the operation of the Queensland Local Government Grants Commission.
Region Starts To Count The Cost
A number of roads have re-opened across the South Burnett but extensive flooding continues along Barkers and Barambah creeks.
Murgon Reschedules Awards
The Murgon Business and Development Association’s Australia Day event – cancelled in January due to pandemic restrictions – has been rescheduled to March 12.
Thrashers Ready For Action
It’s been confirmed: the South Burnett Thrashers rugby union team will be back on the paddock this season.
Cricket Games Washed Out
The wet weather meant no cricket matches went ahead in the South Burnett region at the weekend.
Rain Fails To Dampen Prices
Aussie Land & Livestock yarded 1300 head at last Friday’s Special Store Sale at the Coolabunia Saleyards in very trying conditions.
Council Issues Water Alert
South Burnett Regional Council has issued a boil water alert to residents and visitors in Murgon, Wondai and Yallakool Caravan Park.
Man Hurt In Crash
A man was transported to Murgon Hospital in a stable condition after a single-vehicle crash in Goomeri on Saturday night.
Krebs Bridge To Stay Closed
South Burnett Regional Council has warned that Krebs Bridge, near Murgon, may not re-open until Thursday.
It’s Not Over Yet …
The South Burnett faces more rainfall and possible flash flooding over the next 24 hours, South Burnett Regional Council warned on Saturday evening.
Flood Warning Updated
The Bureau of Meteorology has updated its minor flood warning for the Stuart and Boyne rivers on Saturday morning.
