TRC To Trial ‘Smart Meters’
Toowoomba Regional Council is offering property owners across the region the chance to be the first to use new smart water meter technology.
Stanwell Looks For Green Options
Stanwell – the State Government-owned corporation which operates the Tarong power stations and Meandu Mine – is looking for renewable energy projects to invest in.
Own A Dog? Tell Ergon!
Two Queensland meter readers are recovering from serious injuries after being attacked by dogs on the loose.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman has been taken to Murgon Hospital in a stable condition after a collision at Silverleaf on Wednesday morning.
Cyclists Tempted To Take A Break
Cyclists using the Nanango link between the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail and the South Burnett Rail Trail now have no excuse not to rest up and enjoy a break in Nanango.
Keen Competition In The Pool
Not even COVID precautions could suppress the fun and competition at the recent St Mary’s Catholic College swimming carnival.
Bushfire Season ‘Not Over Yet’
A fire that broke out at the weekend in the Widgee area is a sharp reminder the bushfire season in the South and North Burnett areas is not yet over.
Green Light For Anzac Day
Queensland’s Anzac Day commemorations will go ahead as normal after an announcement by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on Tuesday morning.
Free Course To Target Wellbeing
A free, six-week course focussing on health and resilience will kick off in Proston on Wednesday morning (February 24).
When Will You Get Vaccinated?
The Queensland rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine officially began on Monday with a nurse receiving an injection of the Pfizer vaccine at the Gold Coast University Hospital.
Planning Starts For Vaccine Rollout
South Burnett Regional Council has been working with Queensland Health to determine possible venues for the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination program in the region.
Reef Laws An Abomination: AgForce
The Burnett-Mary catchment should not be included in State Government reef protection agricultural regulations, AgForce Qld CEO Michael Guerin says.
Booie Man ‘Spat On Police’
A 20-year-old Booie man will face multiple charges after he allegedly spat on police and threatened other people with a shovel last week.
Harry Dives Into Challenge
A Durong youngster is making a big splash in the world of fundraising after hearing about a toddler diagnosed with leukaemia.
TRC Eases Grants Criteria
Toowoomba Regional Council has simplified some of its eligibility criteria for groups to receive Sport and Recreation grants.
Big Year Of League Ahead
The 2020 South Burnett Rugby League was predicted to be the best for years … that is until COVID-19 wrecked every carefully laid plan.
South Burnett Slips In The Rain
Rain disrupted play – and covers went on and off – but two junior cricket games from the Wide Bay Championships managed to squeeze in at Murgon Showgrounds last Sunday.
Quad Rider Seriously Injured
A rider has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a quad bike rollover on a private property near Cooyar on Friday afternoon.
Strong Sales at Coolabunia, Murgon
Agents Aussie Land & Livestock yarded 277 head at a fat and store sale at Coolabunia Saleyards on Tuesday (February 16).
Yarraman Waste Plans Updated
Plans for an upgraded waste management facility at Yarraman have moved to the next stage following lodgement of the Development Application for the facility.
