Council’s Free Camps Reopen
South Burnett Regional Council advised on Tuesday that its 48-hour free camping areas are, in fact, open.
Council Praises Tower Funding
South Burnett Regional Council has welcomed the announcement that a mobile phone tower will be erected at Cooranga North.
Man Charged Over Dogs
A a 37-year-old Goomeri man has been charged with animal neglect after RSPCA investigators visited a home in Goomeri earlier this week.
Pub Ready To Welcome Patrons Back
The doors of Kingaroy’s Commercial Hotel will be back open from 10:00am on Friday … but customers will notice some temporary post-COVID changes.
New COVID Rules For Gyms
Gyms will be able to open their doors for more than 20 people if they comply with a Fitness Industry COVID Safe Plan.
Study Forecasts COVID-19 Effects
A new study says the economic impact of COVID-19 on the South Burnett’s economy may not be as bad as it will be on the rest of Queensland.
New Face Hits Nanango Streets
There’s a new face on the streets of Nanango with First Year Constable Ben Large joining the ranks of the local police.
Camping Still Banned At Dams
Camping and cabin accommodation at the South Burnett’s two dams will remain closed, despite the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions by the State Government
Hilux ‘Drove Off After Crash’
Kingaroy police are calling for witnesses to a traffic crash which occurred on Railway Terrace last Wednesday (May 27).
Winter Plantings Tipped To Rise
Queensland’s winter crop planting has been tipped to rise by 44 per cent in the 2020-21 season to 0.95 million hectares.
Numbers Up At Latest Sale
Numbers were up at the most recent Murgon cattle sale on Tuesday, with 300 export cattle and 1000 feeders and weaners yarded.
Childcare Staff Robbed At Knifepoint
Detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a childcare centre in Kingaroy last Thursday (May 28).
LDMG Status Lowered To ‘Alert’
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group has lowered its readiness status in line with the State Government’s relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions.
$3.31m For ‘Shovel-Ready’ Projects
South Burnett Regional Council is receiving $3.31 million for “shovel-ready” projects from the State Government under the Works For Queensland COVID round
Gympie Council To Slash Spending
Gympie Regional Council will examine all options to cut spending in the wake of a damning report on the Council’s financial management.
P-Plate Tests To Restart
Learner drivers will be able to sit for their P-plates again soon with practical driving tests to resume on June 15.
Blue Card Deadline Extended … Again
The State Government has extended its controversial Blue Card application deadline for rural firies again … this time until the end of the upcoming fire season.
MP Supports Work Of JPs
The work of the South Burnett’s Justices of the Peace has been supported through Round 11 of Deb Frecklington’s Local Hero Grants.
Driver Trapped In Rollover
A driver has escaped with minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road on Tuesday.
Target Responds To Online Petition
The online petition launched by South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff in a bid to save the Murgon Target Country store has attracted an official response on the petition webpage.
