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Another Win For Taliqua

Another Win For Taliqua

Taliqua Clancy hit the winning the shot on Wednesday night to secure victory in the second of the Aussies’ preliminary rounds at the Olympic beach volleyball competition in Tokyo.

COVID Changes For Truckies

COVID Changes For Truckies

Heavy vehicle and freight drivers will need to obtain and display a Freight and Logistics pass and adhere to a COVID-19 testing regime before entering Queensland under new changes coming into effect from Friday (July 30).

Mask Rules Extended Again

Mask Rules Extended Again

Mask wearing in 11 south-east Queensland Council areas – including Somerset – will continue for another seven days, Queensland Health announced on Thursday.

History On Display At Stonehouse

History On Display At Stonehouse

More than 500 people took advantage of the two open days at the Moore Stonehouse at the weekend to enjoy a glimpse of what life was like in late 19th century Queensland.

Council Looks At Road Safety Issues

Council Looks At Road Safety Issues

South Burnett Regional Council will write to the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) to request the extension of an existing 80km/h speed zone on the Bunya Highway north of Kingaroy.

Saints Celebrate Double Win

Saints Celebrate Double Win

Both South Burnett Saints teams were celebrating on Saturday after both the men’s and women’s AFL teams demolished Dalby at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.

Scots In The Bush Cancelled

Scots In The Bush Cancelled

Queensland’s decision to shut its border with NSW has led to the cancellation of Boondooma Homestead’s popular “Scots In The Bush” festival.

MP Backs Skate Park Campaign

MP Backs Skate Park Campaign

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has met with local Wooroolin children to throw her support behind their push for a skate park in the town.

Shocking Campaign Highlights Risks

Shocking Campaign Highlights Risks

Ergon Energy has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of reporting shocks and tingles, which can be a sign of deadly electrical hazards in and around homes.

Please Lock Up, Say Police

Please Lock Up, Say Police

Murgon police are appealing to homeowners to ensure their houses and properties are secure when they’re out, after a number of recent break-and-enters.

Five Face Drug-Driving Charges

Five Face Drug-Driving Charges

Five drivers have been charged with drug-driving offences  – including a woman with small children in her car – after Road Policing Unit operations at the weekend.

Wellcamp Export Hub Opens

Wellcamp Export Hub Opens

The $17.8 million Regional Trade Distribution Centre at Toowoomba’s Wellcamp Airport – a key part of plans to link local producers to international markets – was officially opened on Tuesday.

Walkers Enjoy A Wheelie Good Day

Walkers Enjoy A Wheelie Good Day

Anitta Stallwood’s brave bid to raise awareness about spina bifida and hydrocephaly attracted about 125 walkers and runners to the South Burnett Rail Trail on Sunday morning.