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Council To Distribute Baits

Council To Distribute Baits

South Burnett Regional Council, in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland, are conducting another round of wild dog and pig control in the region.

Three Hurt In Crash

Three Hurt In Crash

Three people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a collision on the Bunya Highway on Tuesday afternoon.

Woman Charged With Biting Police

Woman Charged With Biting Police

A 27-year-old woman faces multiple charges after four police officers were allegedly assaulted in Kingaroy on Monday night.

Kingaroy Man Charged With Rape

Kingaroy Man Charged With Rape

A 58-year-old Kingaroy man charged with rape and grievous bodily harm was refused bail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday.

Goomeri’s Fun Rolls On Again

Goomeri’s Fun Rolls On Again

Goomeri has marked the 25th anniversary of its popular Pumpkin Festival with four days of festival fun, culminating in its trademarked Great Australian Pumpkin Roll on Sunday afternoon.

Work Starts On Solar Farm

Work Starts On Solar Farm

Construction of a 210MW solar farm at Woolooga is expected to begin within months, with preliminary works already begun.

AgForce Slams Climate Claims

AgForce Slams Climate Claims

AgForce has questioned the credibility of the Australia Institute’s statements on climate, saying it had been “hypocritical” in regards to agriculture.

$220,000 Needed For Footpath

$220,000 Needed For Footpath

A $3 million footpath connecting Cherbourg to Murgon is likely to cost more than expected after funding for a pedestrian bridge was rejected.

Biker Injured At Goomeri

Biker Injured At Goomeri

A man, aged in his 60s, was airlifted to hospital after his motorcycle and a vehicle collided on the Burnett Highway just outside Goomeri on Saturday afternoon.

Kilkivan, Goomeri Share Grants

Kilkivan, Goomeri Share Grants

Two community organisations – one in Goomeri, the other in Kilkivan – will share in Gympie Regional Council’s latest round of community grants.

Ag Workers Top Fatality Rates

Ag Workers Top Fatality Rates

Agriculture, forestry and fishing workers have the highest work fatality rate in Queensland,  according to the latest Work-Related Traumatic Injury Fatalities report published by Safe Work Australia.

Stags Dash Wondai’s Dream

Stags Dash Wondai’s Dream

Wondai Wolves’ league fans would have been hoping for a fairytale result for their big reunion celebration at Wondai Sportsground last Saturday.