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Rail Trail Decision Deferred

Rail Trail Decision Deferred

The South Burnett Regional Council will defer a decision on the future of a proposed Proston-Hivesille Rail Trail to an unspecified future date.

PM Grounds Wellcamp Plan

PM Grounds Wellcamp Plan

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected Wagner Corporation’s proposal to build a quarantine facility for returned international travellers near Wellcamp Airport.

Ringsfield’s Future Known In June

Ringsfield’s Future Known In June

A management plan for the future of Nanango’s Ringsfield House will be debated at the South Burnett Regional Council’s June Community standing committee meeting.

Council Considers Clean Sweep

Council Considers Clean Sweep

Filthy footpaths in the South Burnett’s CBDs may become less common if the South Burnett Regional Council decides to invest in commercial scrubbing equipment.

Man Jailed After Fiery Crash

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

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

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.

Fred Honoured By Governor

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

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

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.

Automated Waste Plan Rubbished

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.

Cyclists Burn Up The Highway

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.