Aged Care Plan ‘Worth Considering’
Yarraman Business Group has sought support from Toowoomba Regional Council to promote the idea of an aged care facility being developed in the town.
New Tourist Guides Released
South Burnett Regional Council has released a new regional road map and tourist guides for Murgon, Wondai, Kingaroy, Nanango and Blackbutt.
80,000 COVID Tests Carried Out
Darling Downs Health has tested 80,125 people for the COVID-19 virus since the pandemic began in 2020, figures released by Queensland Health on Friday reveal.
Proston Team Off To The Ekka!
Proston P-10’s show team will be heading off with a team of cattle to the Brisbane Ekka, thanks to the generosity of a number of rural businesses.
Councils Crack Down On Dumpers
The South Burnett and Cherbourg councils recently conducted a joint clean-up of illegally dumped rubbish as part of a project funded by the State Government.
Have You Seen These Steers?
Detectives from the Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) are seeking help from the public in relation to 15 steers that have disappeared from a property north of Pittsworth.
Lighting Upgrade For Airport
Kingaroy Airport will be upgraded with state-of-the-art lighting thanks to $266,878 in Federal Government funding announced on Thursday by Member for Maranoa David Littleproud.
Grant To Tackle Gympie Bats
Gympie Regional Council will receive $47,507 from the State Government to help it manage flying fox issues at Commissioners Gully and an abandoned roost site at Widgee Crossing.
Two Injured In Crash
Two people were taken to hospital after a traffic crash opposite Kingaroy Airport on Thursday morning.
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
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 wearing in 11 south-east Queensland Council areas – including Somerset – will continue for another seven days, Queensland Health announced on Thursday.
Boondooma: It’s A Dam, Not A Lake
Lake Boondooma Caravan and Recreation Park will be getting a name change soon, providing the Australian Security and Investments Commission agree.
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
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
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.
Four Picked In U16s Squad
Four South Burnett cricketers have been selected in the Wide Bay Under 16s squad for the 2021 Lord Taverners competition.
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
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.
Get Ready To Start Bidding!
The annual Dinner With Captains is on this Saturday night … but sorry folks, it’s already booked out!
