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Council Ponders CCTV Plan

Council Ponders CCTV Plan

The cost of installing CCTV cameras and security lighting along the South Burnett Rail Trail between Youngman Street and Meiers Road will be examined by the SBRC,

Vehicle Rolls In Highway Crash

Vehicle Rolls In Highway Crash

Paramedics were assessing three people after three vehicles were involved in a crash on the D’Aguilar Highway near Benarkin on Friday afternoon.

Bridges Stripped Of Funding

Bridges Stripped Of Funding

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is angry future funding has been removed from one of the South Burnett’s worst bridges, GS Bond Bridge on Chinchilla-Wondai Road.

Georgie Dons Lilac For A Cause

Georgie Dons Lilac For A Cause

If you spot Durong grazier Georgie Somerset wearing lilac these days, it’s because she’s become a “shirt ambassador” to help raise funds for Ronald McDonald House.

ACCC Cracks Down On Quads

ACCC Cracks Down On Quads

Almost 20 per cent of quad bikes assessed at dealerships across Australia were not compliant with the first stage of the new national safety standard that came into force last October.

Two-Week Pause On Border Passes

Two-Week Pause On Border Passes

Queensland police have warned that changes to the hotel quarantine system have been implemented for anyone travelling into Queensland from hotspot locations in Australia.

Council Backpedals On Hivesville Plan

Council Backpedals On Hivesville Plan

A plan by the Hivesville Progress Association to redevelop the village’s disused railway yards has been questioned by two South Burnett councillors who believe the group may not have met since February.

Magpie Relocation Plan Axed

Magpie Relocation Plan Axed

A plan to “re-home” 20 of the region’s most aggressive magpies has failed to win the support of the South Burnett Regional Council.

Police Link Three Incidents

Police Link Three Incidents

Kingaroy police are investigating three property-related offences which occurred on Saturday which they believe were committed by the same person.

Bursary Catalyst For Melina’s Career

Bursary Catalyst For Melina’s Career

A Nanango woman who recently re-entered the workforce after an eight-year break has had her career ambitions kickstarted thanks to a $1000 bursary from the South Burnett Regional Council.