Industry Alert For Lumpy Disease
The State Government convened a meeting of industry leaders and other stakeholders in Brisbane this week in a bit to ensure Queensland is best prepared to address the risk of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle.
GRDC Seeks Input On Five-Year Plan
Where should Australian research be focussed to help ensure growers are profitable now and into the future?
Aust Post Honours CWA Centenary
Australia Post has released a stamp to celebrate 100 years of work by Country Women’s Associations across Australia to improve the lives of rural and regional women.
RACQ Calls For Road Upgrades
The RACQ has called on all political parties and candidates in the upcoming Federal Election to prioritise road projects in the Wide Bay and Burnett – including upgrades to the Burnett and D’Aguilar highways.
Soccer Ready To Roll
The South Burnett’s senior and junior soccer competitions will be getting under way this weekend.
COVID Case Numbers Jump
The confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the South Burnett and Cherbourg areas have jumped by 20 during the past 24-hour reporting period.
Council To Donate Ride-On Mowers
The South Burnett Regional Council will donate six of its ride-on mowers to South Burnett community groups.
Saints Hit The Road For Round 1
The South Burnett Saints will be heading off to Dalby this weekend for Round 1 of the 2022 Darling Downs AFL competition.
Drought Status Revoked
The South Burnett, Cherbourg, Toowoomba and Gympie council areas are no longer officially considered to be in drought.
MPs Collect Mental Health Evidence
A State Parliament Select Committee paid a whistlestop visit to Kingaroy on Wednesday to collect information about the mental health issues faced by the South Burnett community.
Business Hub Gets Extra Two Years
The South Burnett Regional Council will grant the Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry a two-year extension on the group’s proposed business incubator project.
Prices Ease At Murgon Sale
Agents yarded 460 head for the Fat & Store Sale at Murgon Saleyards on Tuesday (April 19).
Denim Day Targets Sexual Violence
The comfortable attire of South Burnett councillors at this week’s Council meeting had nothing to do with their relaxed country ways … it was actually part of a worldwide campaign against sexual violence in the community.
Info Night About Wind Farm
Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) will be hosting an information evening in Chinchilla next month for potential suppliers to the Wambo Wind Farm project.
Death Toll Rises To 27
The death toll from COVID-19 in the Darling Downs Health region has risen to 27, with two more fatalities reported by Queensland Health on Wednesday.
An Exploration Of Anzac Day
Why did Australians go to Gallipoli? That’s the question a special presentation by local author Dr Les Henning hopes to answer on Friday morning.
Last-Minute Entry Aces Title
It wasn’t the prettiest car on the track – and a Chrysler Centura doesn’t usually spring to mind as a race car – but the combination was just right for Mareeba driver Matt Smith to take home the National Production Sedan Title at the Kingaroy Speedway on Sunday night.
Visitors Flock To Autumn Expo
Wondai’s annual Autumn Garden Expo attracted large crowds at the weekend, with cars parked along both sides of the Bunya Highway.
Unlocked Ute Stolen, Burnt
A Holden ute stolen from a property on Redmans Road in Kingaroy in the early hours of Saturday was found burnt out in Coolabunia later the same day.
Weaner Sale Yards 1100
The Weaner Show and Sale held at the Coolabunia Saleyards on April 14 was a successful day for sellers, with cattle commanding prices in the $6 to $9 per kilogram range.
