Man Jailed After Fiery Crash
A Loganlea man charged after a fatal crash at Durong in August 2019 has been sentenced to 18 months’ jail.
Chemist Charged Over House Fire
Ex-Murgon pharmacist Curtis Mickan has been charged with attempted murder in the wake of a devastating house fire in Brisbane at the weekend.
Mustangs Celebrate After A Big Week
It’s a been a big week for the Murgon Mustangs rugby league club … volunteers have been kept busy organising guests and special events to raise awareness about domestic violence.
Cyclist Killed In Highway Crash
A 78-year-old man was killed in a cycling crash on the Wide Bay Highway on Saturday morning.
Fred Honoured By Governor
Well-known Nanango GP Fred Morgan was officially presented on Tuesday with a Medal of the Order Of Australia (OAM) he was awarded in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
Huge Saturday At Murgon
Murgon is the place to be on Saturday for rugby league with a huge day planned to coincide with the return of the Stanwell 9s competition.
Water Costs Cut 15pc
Irrigators who buy water from one of the State Government’s irrigation schemes – such as Sunwater or SEQwater – will enjoy a 15 per cent price cut from July 1.
First Nations Group Launched
Cherbourg Radio is one of the foundation members of a new Queensland First Nations Media Coalition (QFNMC).
Automated Waste Plan Rubbished
Maidenwell will get a new waste transfer station soon … but it will probably not be automated after councillors queried the estimated $350,000 cost.
‘Sisters’ Showcase Local Talent
Two sisters – who aren’t really sisters – and a bunch of their close friends have taken over Wondai Art Gallery for this month’s exhibition.
Cyclists Burn Up The Highway
A large group of men and women in lycra cruised into Kingaroy on Thursday morning as part of a seven-day, 710km fundraising cycle ride to support young burns victims.
Joan Checks Out After 50 Years!
Workmates farewelled a popular colleague in style at Woolworths Kingaroy on Thursday afternoon.
Mayor Welcomes Jobs Growth
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has welcomed a fall in the region’s unemployment figures, including a large drop in the youth unemployment rate.
Western Downs CEO Resigns
Western Downs Regional Council CEO Ross Musgrove has announced his resignation after six years in the role.
BIEDO Hits The Road
BIEDO – the Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation – will be reaching out to businesses in Blackbutt and Wondai soon as part of their regular roadtrip series.
Prime Site Sparks Developer Interest
Post-pandemic interest in regional real estate has revived the prospects of a sale for the South Burnett Regional Council’s former Pound Street depot.
Centenary Countdown Begins
Crowds at this year’s Burrandowan Races were down due to COVID restrictions, but racegoers just seemed happy the traditional event could go ahead after last year’s cancellation.
Mayor Responds To Criticism
southburnett.com.au invited Mayor Brett Otto to respond to criticism made on Monday by former South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell.
Wrecking Ball For Tinny Hall?
A dangerous, asbestos-lined hall at Tingoora could be demolished … but only if the majority of Tingoora’s residents agree.
RYDA Drives Home Safety Message
Students from four South Burnett high schools – either on their L-plates or about to be – went through a special road safety program this week aimed at cutting down the number of teenage crashes.
