Urgent Plea: Get Vaccinated Now!
The COVID-19 virus will be circulating in the South Burnett and Cherbourg by early January – or maybe even before Christmas.
Rollover On Highway
A man was taken to Kingaroy Hospital by ambulance after a single-vehicle rollover near Kumbia on Thursday night.
Storm Damage Upsets Rodeo
Monday afternoon’s storm has forced the Murgon Show Society to find an alternative venue for their October rodeo.
Woolies Orders Staff Vaccinations
Woolworths has announced it intends to require its Australian workforce to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the coming months.
Disaster Aid Available After Storms
Farmers affected by hail and storm damage from this week’s storms have been reminded they can apply for State Government assistance.
Council Dog Discount Bid Fails
Pensioners who own dogs will need to ensure their pets are desexed and microchipped if they want to claim the maximum dog registration discount.
Insurance Crisis Hits Show Rides
An interim report detailing the insurance crisis facing amusement ride operators was released this week by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
Woman Injured On Dam
A woman has been flown to hospital after she was seriously injured in a boating accident at Boondooma Dam on Thursday afternoon.
Last-Minute Jabs At Local Schools
Four South Burnett high schools will be opening on Saturday to enable people to receive last-minute COVID-19 vaccinations.
Two Face Drug Charges
Two people have been charged with traffic and drug offences after police stopped a vehicle in Murgon on Tuesday.
Choppers To Buzz Powerlines
Powerlink is carrying out low-level, helicopter inspections of electricity transmission lines in the local area.
Slurry Tanker Debuts At Wooroolin
A well-attended field day at Wooroolin recently introduced a new concept to local farmers … a tanker that can inject slurry into soil up to a depth of 30cm.
Auditor-General Visits Local Councils
Queensland Auditor-General Brendan Worrall has been visiting local councils to meet local mayors, councillors and Council staff
Council Defers Tourism Decision
The South Burnett Regional Council will defer a decision about rejoining the Southern Queensland Country Tourism regional tourism board until next financial year.
‘Last Chance’ To Get Vaccinated
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow and fellow councillors have almost begged residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to stop the community going back into lockdown.
Company Fined $50,000
A Gold Coast company has been fined $50,000 after a worker suffered critical injuries in a workplace incident at Kumbia in December 2019.
Thrashers Plan 2022 Comeback
A training day has been scheduled next month as the first step in getting the South Burnett Thrashers rugby union team back on to the paddock in 2022.
Third Time Lucky For Cup
The South Burnett Race Club’s annual Caulfield Cup race meeting has suffered some unexpected setbacks over the past few years.
BUMA To Take Over Meandu Contract
An Indonesian company, PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), will be taking over the operation of Meandu coal mine, possibly before the end of this year.
Top MX Action This Weekend
Some of Australia’s top junior motocross riders will be coming to Kingaroy this weekend to take part in the Maxxis South-East Queensland Junior MX series.
