Moree Cut From Border Bubble
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced changes to Queensland’s border bubble following an outbreak of COVID-19 in Moree.
$14m Overhaul At Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe Dam’s power station has returned to full operations after the successful completion of a $14 million overhaul lasting more than 100 days.
Big Day For Peanut Lovers
Yes, it’s finally arrived! At 5:30am on Thursday, a crane lowered Kingaroy’s long-awaited Big Peanut into place on a pedestal in Lions Park.
AWU Claims Victory Over Farm Pay
The Australian Workers’ Union says it has secured an historic industrial win for one of the most vulnerable and exploited groups of workers in Australia – fruit pickers.
Nature Refuge Grants Open
State Government grants are now available to help nature refuge landholders undertake projects to protect and enhance the conservation value of their properties.
Action-Packed Day At Kumbia
Kumbia Race organisers urged patrons to wear pink at the annual “Flemington In The Bush” race meeting on Tuesday.
Thrashers Move A Step Closer
Hopes of getting the South Burnett Thrashers back on to rugby fields next season moved a step closer on Wednesday.
Woman Charged With Trafficking
Murgon detectives have charged 12 people with 204 drug offences following the closure of Operation Konopie targeting the supply of dangerous drugs across Murgon, Mundubbera, and Gayndah.
New Roof Planned For Reservoir
South Burnett Regional Council will drain the Mount Wooroolin Reservoir so local tradespeople can put a new roof on it.
Map Error Unearths Bigger Issues
An error on a Google map is putting a Hivesville woman’s life at risk, the South Burnett Regional Council was told on Wednesday.
Workshop To Discuss Truck Options
Every Kingaroy resident has probably been told at some time not to complain as the pig trucks that trundle through town are the “smell of money”.
Garage Sale Trail Promotes Re-Use
South Burnett households, schools and community groups are being invited to join more than 400,000 people across the country over two weekends on November 13-14 and November 20-21 as part of the tenth annual Garage Sale Trail.
Speed Limit To Be Cut
The speed limit on a section of Kingaroy–Barkers Creek Road near Kingaroy will be lowered by the end of this year.
Council Explains Airport Project
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding an information session on Thursday (November 4) to discuss the animal-proof fencing project at Kingaroy Airport.
Pop-Up Vax At VIC
A free COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination hub will be running at the Murgon Visitor Information Centre later this month.
Three More To Face Court
Illegal drugs have been a continuing focus for Kingaroy Police during the past week.
Peanuts Shoot Ready To Fire
Pistols and peanuts might sound like an odd mixture, but they’ll be going off with a bang together this weekend.
Players Picked For Bulls Squads
Seven young South Burnett rugby league players have been selected for Wide Bay Bulls’ 2022 training squads.
Man Charged After Burnout
A 25-year-old Wondai man has lost the use of his car for 90 days after police allegedly spotted him doing a burnout.
Ballogie Man Charged Over Fires
A 27-year-old Ballogie man has been charged with lighting fires and assaulting police after an alleged incident at Ballogie on October 16.
