Proston Pool To Reopen
South Burnett Regional Council has advised the Proston Swimming Pool will reopen on Monday.
COVID-19 Restrictions Ease Again
COVID-19 restrictions eased for residents in Somerset Regional Council area at 1:00am on Friday.
Council Targets Pest Animals
South Burnett landholders interested in setting up pest animal working groups have been invited to attend information sessions organised by the South Burnett Regional Council.
MP Tables Cancer Petition
A petition calling for the appointment of a specialist cancer nurse in the South Burnett has been officially tabled in State Parliament by local Member, Deb Frecklington.
Chemist Deliveries Extended
Australia Post has announced an extension of its Pharmacy Home Delivery Service for a further six months.
Crash Sparks Grass Fire
One person was transported to Kingaroy Hospital with minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash on the Burnett Highway on Thursday afternoon.
Tourism Numbers Boom
A new tourism partnership between the South Burnett Regional Council and the Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation already appears to be bearing fruit.
MTAQ Calls For More Tests
The MTAQ – the peak body which represents automotive dealers – has called for more tests ahead of the introduction of compulsory new safety devices on quad bikes.
BOM Issues Fire Weather Warning
A Fire Weather warning was issued by the Bureau of Meteorology on Thursday afternoon for the Darling Downs, Granite Belt, Maranoa and Warrego districts.
Pre-Poll Voting Opens Soon
The Electoral Commission of Queensland has released an interim list of early voting centres for the upcoming State Election.
Worker Charged With Stealing
A 60-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged after he allegedly sold stolen goods on social media.
Cricketers Shape Up In Wide Bay
South Burnett players are making their mark again this season in Wide Bay cricket.
Bushfire Warning: Durong
A bushfire warning was issued on Thursday afternoon for a fire burning near McPhee Road at Durong.
Union Movement Mourns ‘Simmo’
The death of Peter Simpson – former secretary of the Electrical Trades Union Qld and NT branch – from melanoma was announced on Thursday.
$1.5m Fire Station Opens
After sharing digs with the local ambos for the past 27 years, Yarraman firefighters finally have their own base, right in the heart of town.
Export Cattle Stay Strong
Combined agents yarded 700 at Murgon’s Fat and Store Sale on Tuesday and export cattle were slightly dearer in places, with store cows selling to very strong rates.
Two MX Riders Injured
Two injured teenagers have been airlifted to hospital after separate motorbike crashes at a South Burnett motocross park on Wednesday.
Racing’s Uncertainty Is A Certainty
The result of the recent Nanango Cup has made form students wince.
QAS Called To Third Crash
Emergency services were kept busy with three crashes in the South Burnett on Wednesday.
Cooper To Play Last NRL Game
Former Murgon Mustang Gavin Cooper will be lacing up his boots for the Cowboys for the last time on Thursday night.
