Wondai Races Will Be Patron-Free
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its annual Caulfield Cup meeting at Wondai racecourse as planned on Saturday, October 17, but the public won’t be able to attend.
Watchhouse Officer Suspended
An assistant watchhouse officer in Brisbane has been suspended from duty following the death in custody of Sherry Fisher Tilberoo.
Councils ‘Must Be Sustainable’
Cr Gavin Jones has defended the South Burnett Regional Council’s original decision to increase standpipe water prices by 150 per cent.
Proston Pool Closed
Proston Swimming Pool – which only reopened at the weekend – has closed again.
Kilkivan Fire ‘Contained’
Fire crews have contained a large vegetation fire burning west of Kilkivan.
Saints Survive Elimination Finals
Both South Burnett Saints teams are through to Week 2 of the AFL Darling Downs finals after securing wins in low-scoring games at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Police Study Videos Of Brawl
Police investigations are continuing into a public brawl which occurred outside a house in Alford Street, Kingaroy, on Friday afternoon.
Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad …
There was plenty of tight racing – and several spills and broken bikes – when three Under 16s junior motorcycle speedway State titles were contested in Kingaroy recently.
Two Hurt In Separate Crashes
Two injured motorbike riders have been airlifted to hospital after separate crashes in the South Burnett at the weekend.
Woman Dies In Crash
A woman has died following a single-vehicle traffic crash in Nanango on Saturday morning.
Stylish Night With A Difference
The glittering gowns and stylish suits were there, and the smart cars were there … but COVID-19 meant the crowds were missing at St Mary’s Catholic College’s annual formal.
Show Society Grants Announced
The Show Societies Grants Program provides financial support for operating costs associated with conducting annual agricultural shows, and costs towards the construction and maintenance of showground assets.
Follow-Up Sewage Test ‘Negative’
Follow-up testing has proved negative after an earlier test found low-level viral fragments of COVID-19 in sewage at a Hervey Bay wastewater treatment plant.
New Uni Scholarship Opens
First year uni students from Yarraman and Cooyar will be eligible to apply for a new scholarship next year at the University of Southern Queensland.
Boost For Barambah Irrigators
More than 50 farmers along Barambah Creek have been issued with new groundwater licences allowing them to irrigate their crops and water their stock.
Federal MP Resigns
Member for Groom John McVeigh announced on Friday morning he is resigning from Federal Parliament, effective immediately.
Virus Traces Found In Sewage
Low-level traces of the virus which causes COVID-19 have been detected in sewage at a Hervey Bay wastewater treatment plant.
Telehealth Rebates Extended
The National Rural Health Alliance, the peak body for rural health in Australia, has welcomed the Federal Government’s expansion of Medicare rebates for telehealth consultations until March 31 next year.
Deadly Idea To Beat Pandemic
Just a few months ago the idea that making colourful face masks could be a great fundraising idea would have seemed ludicrous.
Acland Stage 3 ‘A Priority’
Deb Frecklington says approving the New Acland coal mine expansion would be “a priority” for an incoming LNP State Government.
