Top Prep Teacher Marks 10 Years
A teacher who was voted the region’s best educator in 2019 still deserves that honour today, according to St Mary’s Catholic College.
Man Fined After Vax Abuse At Pub
Authorities have generally been pleased with public compliance to the health directives which came into force on Friday and Saturday, but there have been exceptions – including in Murgon.
Positive Case Linked To Hospital
Thirty-one new cases of COVID-19 in Queensland were announced by the State Government on Saturday morning along with a string of new contact tracing locations.
Three Hurt At Highway Black Spot
Three teenagers were taken to hospital after a collision at the intersection of the Wide Bay and Bruce highways early on Saturday morning.
Festive Fun Was A Blast
Nanango’s annual Family Christmas Carnival was topped off on Thursday night with a massive fireworks display, part of the 20th birthday celebrations for Heritage Nanango Community Funding.
Alerts Issued For Dalby, Toowoomba
Queensland Health issued public health alerts on Friday for new contact tracing locations at multiple locations across Queensland, including Dalby, Toowoomba and Ipswich.
Shoppers Must Wear Masks
Queenslanders must wear masks in certain settings from 1:00am on Saturday (December 18) to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections.
Tessmann Stands Down
Long-serving Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation president, Coolabunia farmer Brian Tessmann, has been thanked for his dedication by the organisation.
Kristy To Take On BIEDO Role
Former South Burnett Regional Council economic development officer Kristy Board has been appointed general manager of BIEDO.
Mayor Asks Premier ‘To Reconsider’
Somerset Regional Council will request the Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk reconsider the COVID-19 restrictions which came into effect across Queensland on Friday.
‘Business As Usual’ For KCCI
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) will retain its 2021 leadership team for another year.
Men’s Shed Finally Opens
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated members of the Kilkivan Veteran’s and Community Men’s Shed for their perseverance and determination with the long-awaited opening of their new facility this week.
Feedback Sought On Power Costs
The Queensland Competition Authority published a consultation paper on Friday seeking feedback on regulated electricity prices in regional Queensland for FY2022-23.
Council Renews CEO’s Contract
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt has had his contract renewed for another four years.
Acland Gets Tick From Land Court
The Land Court of Queensland has recommended that mining leases for the New Acland Mine Stage 3 coal mine expansion be granted, subject to several conditions.
Watch Out For Weeds
Landholders are being urged by Toowoomba Regional Council to remain vigilant for outbreaks of invasive weeds following recent widespread rain.
‘No Data’ On Need For Pain Clinic
There is no data available on the number of referrals from the South Burnett to specialist pain clinics, Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has admitted.
Bogged Car Sparks Fire
A bogged vehicle sparked a grass fire along the Bunya Highway near the Stuart River on Friday morning.
It’s Business As Usual At Hustons
It’s business as usual at Huston Motors in Kingaroy despite a recent change in ownership.
Push For SB Pain Clinic
An official E-petition has been lodged with State Parliament pressing for the establishment of a pain clinic in the South Burnett.
