Hey True Blue!
Motorists driving through Moore will notice a new splash of colour on the northern side of the D’Aguilar Highway.
‘Near Record’ For Agriculture
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says the latest national account figures are further proof that the Australian agriculture is “leading the way in our economic recovery”.
Alarm Raised After Smoke Spotted
An alarm was raised after a neighbour spotted smoke billowing from a residence in Gooyong Street, Kingaroy, on Wednesday afternoon.
COVID Case On Coast
Queensland Health has issued a public health alert for contact tracing locations on the Gold Coast and Fernvale.
Many Major Roads Currently Cut
On Wednesday afternoon, the South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group released a list of the major roads currently closed within the region.
Wondai Water ‘Discoloured’
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that water in Barambah Creek at Ficks Crossing currently has a very high level of turbidity due to local flash flooding.
Man Drowns Inside Ute
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a man died when his vehicle became submerged in flood waters at Yalangur, north of Toowoomba, on Wednesday.
Disaster Team Monitors Flash Floods
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) moved to “stand up” status on Tuesday following the recent heavy rainfall in the region.
BOM Issues ‘Moderate Flood’ Alert
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that minor to moderate flooding is continuing throughout the Burnett River catchment.
O’Brien Crosses Floor On Mandates
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien crossed the floor in Federal Parliament on Wednesday to support a motion by United Australia Party leader Craig Kelly to end vaccine mandates.
Small Fire Sparks Alert
Three fire crews rushed to reports of a structure fire in Izzards Road at South Nanango on Tuesday evening, but fortunately their efforts were not required.
Christmas Shifts Into Gear
Don’t panic, but do you realise it’s less than four weeks to Christmas Day?
Cultural Centre Seeks Home
The location of a proposed Bunya Mountains Cultural Centre is still uncertain after two parcels of council land were rejected as unsuitable.
Mayor Attended To ‘Listen And Learn’
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has congratulated the organisers of Sunday’s “freedom” rally in the Glendon Street Forecourt in Kingaroy but has stressed his presence should not be seen as an endorsement of any views expressed at the public meeting.
Local Vax Rates Rise Sharply
The South Burnett and its neighbouring regions have seen a significant upswing in COVID-19 vaccination rates over the past two months.
TRC Organises COVID Workshops
Toowoomba Regional Council has organised two workshops to explain what the upcoming COVID-19 restrictions mean for business owners.
Social Issues Eclipse Pandemic
The second year of the COVID-19 pandemic provided fewer challenges for South Burnett CTC than it did in 2020, guests at the group’s annual general meeting were told last week.
Fire Destroys Quarry Vehicle
Police are investigating the cause of a fire which destroyed a vehicle at a quarry on Sunday afternoon.
Firies Blown Away By Rotary
Rural fire brigade volunteers from across the South Burnett gathered at the East Nanango fire shed on Saturday morning for a special “thank you” to Rotary.
Free Concert To Boost Music Scene
If you’ve been missing your fill of live music, this is definitely a date to mark in your calendars! On January 15, some of the South Burnett’s best lives bands will be putting on a concert in the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt from 5:00pm to 11:00pm.
