Bill Ends GP Payroll Tax Fear
A Bill introduced into State Parliament on Thursday will solve the payroll tax quandary faced by many GPs in Queensland.
MPs Back ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’
The State Government’s “Adult Crime, Adult Time” laws were passed in State Parliament on Thursday night.
BP Dam Begins Spilling
Sunwater’s two major dams in the South Burnett – Boondooma and Bjelke-Petersen – are now both officially full!
Don’t Touch Sick Bats
Queensland Health has warned residents not to touch bats that may have fallen from trees – even if they are injured – to avoid becoming infected with Australian bat lyssavirus.
‘We Want To Have A Look At Nuclear’
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff says public sentiment in the South Burnett is supportive of investigating nuclear power generation in the region.
Speed Limit Cut To 60km/h
The speed limit on Mount Wooroolin Road in Kingaroy has been cut from 100km/h to 60km/h after a review.
Scouts Get Hooked On Fishing
The Kingaroy Sportfishing Club is keen to share the joy of wetting a line with the younger generation to ensure a bright future for the sport.
Council Gives A Helping Ham
Christmas will be a little bit brighter for families in Cherbourg this year, thanks to the generosity of the local Council.
Two Constables For Kingaroy
Kingaroy Police Station will be allocated two new First Year Constables from Wednesday’s graduation of 122 recruits in Brisbane.
Boondooma Dam Spilling
The recent rain has had a positive effect on Boondooma Dam … it’s now full!
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Christmas meeting on Saturday at the Lee Park Racecourse.
Cadets March Out Of 2024
Nanango’s 177 Army Cadet Unit held its annual march out parade at Nanango State High School recently to wrap up another year of activities.
Red Earth Gets Ready For ‘Refresh’
The Red Earth Community Foundation looked back on the past 12 months – and gazed into a “refreshed” future – at its recent “Red Report” annual event, held this year in Wondai.
Tourism Executive Re-Elected
The management team was re-elected unopposed at the recent Annual General Meeting of Visit South Burnett.
Trio Of Friends Takes Over Gallery
Artists Muriel Patterson, Lois Ward and Christine Hopkins have taken over the walls of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery for the next two months with their quirky exhibition, “A Brush With Friends”.
Two Rescued From Floodwaters
Firefighters threw a rescue line to help a man trapped on the roof of a vehicle caught in floodwaters at Ellesmere on Tuesday night.
BOM Urges Forecast Rethink
After telling people for decades to keep a close eye on “indicators” such as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), the Bureau of Meteorology is changing tack.
$100,000 Gift To Help Students
When people retire, their employer sometimes hands them a gift … but Kingaroy State High School’s Leanne Krosch has turned this tradition upside down in a huge way.
MP Defends Youth Crime Bill
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington has defended the State Government’s fast-tracked Bill which aims to crack down on youth crime, despite admitting that parts are not compatible with the Human Rights Act.
You Can Make Christmas Better, Too!
A whole bunch of South Burnett families will have a better Christmas this year thanks to the efforts of Paddy “The Can Man” Weber.
