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New Rules Target Tiny Beetle

New Rules Target Tiny Beetle

Shipping containers packed in countries identified as high-risk for khapra beetles must now undergo treatment offshore if they are to be unpacked in a rural grain-growing area in Australia.

‘Star’ Stirs Up Thoughts Of Taroom

‘Star’ Stirs Up Thoughts Of Taroom

Last week’s visit by the “Star Of Taroom” to the South Burnett brought back some vivid memories for one former Cherbourg resident who returned home especially for the visit.

Car Thief Assaults Woman

Car Thief Assaults Woman

A brazen thief stole a woman’s car in Kingaroy on Sunday afternoon while she was unloading groceries from the vehicle.

MP Hurt In Bike Crash

MP Hurt In Bike Crash

Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has praised Queensland Health staff for their care and attention after his motorbike crash at the weekend.

MP Renews Push To Upgrade Road

MP Renews Push To Upgrade Road

The decision to reduce traffic to one lane on the Wide Bay Creek Bridge is an admission by the State Government that Kilkivan-Tansey Road has been neglected for too long, says Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington.

Biker Seriously Injured

Biker Seriously Injured

A man has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a motorbike and a vehicle collided on the D’Aguilar Highway at South Nanango on Saturday afternoon.

AvoFest Seeks Big Ideas

AvoFest Seeks Big Ideas

Australia is home to over 150 supersized monuments and artworks that look like much smaller objects, animals and food … now Blackbutt wants to join the Big Things movement, too.

History To Be Made At Murgon

History To Be Made At Murgon

The team lists have been released for Saturday’s InTrust Super Cup clash between the Sunshine Coast Falcons and the Tweed Seagulls at Murgon.

Biosecurity Alert For Glan Devon

Biosecurity Alert For Glan Devon

South Burnett Regional Council has issued a biosecurity alert after the Queensland Herbarium confirmed the invasive Harrisia cactus has been found at Glan Devon.

Feedback Sought On Stock Routes

Feedback Sought On Stock Routes

The State Government is seeking feedback from farmers, councils and industry groups about proposed changes to the use and management of Queensland stock routes.