Warm, Wet Weather Breeds Mozzies
South Burnett Regional Council has offered some timely advice to residents to help keep mozzies – and the diseases they can carry – at bay.
Stay Alert But Not Alarmed
Last Saturday afternoon (February 26), the South Burnett Regional Council issued an Emergency Alert which was sent to mobile phones and landlines around the region.
Flooding Still Easing
The Bureau of Meteorology says flooding is easing throughout the Lower Burnett River catchment however small rises are possible with Thursday’s forecast rainfall.
Local Firm Wins Tender After Debate
A debate about paying a local company $130,000 more than a Brisbane firm to build a pump station switchboard led to a lengthy discussion at the South Burnett Regional Council’s February meeting.
Ag Production Hits Record $75b
Australia’s agriculture sector enjoyed a record $75 billion in production in 2020-21, according to the latest ABARES report.
BOM Issues Flood Watch
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Flood Watch for possible minor to major flooding over the next few days in southern Queensland.
Local Man Charged After Global Probe
A Kingaroy man charged last October with a string of child abuse offences was arrested as part of an international investigation targeting the production and distribution of online child exploitation material, it has been revealed.
Meetings To Discuss Water Projects
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking more input from the community about three projects identified during the $2 million Burnett Water Feasibility Study before deciding if they should proceed to the next stage.
Mystery Surrounds Torsion Bar
Police have identified the mystery iron bar recovered during the investigation into the murder of a 61-year-old woman at Crows Nest in January.
Major Bridges Remain Closed
A number of major bridges around the region remain closed after suffering damage in the weekend floods.
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.
