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.
Petition Opposes Quarantine Plan
Toowoomba businessman Clive Berghofer has launched a petition opposing the proposed Wellcamp quarantine facility.
Musical Thieves Target School
Thieves have stolen 11 expensive musical instruments – including saxophones, trombones and clarinets – from Wondai P-9 State School.
Happy HIPPY Program Is Recruiting
You may have seen them recently at the Murgon Markets, outside Murgon IGA or at the Have-A-Go Day on Thursday at Cherbourg’s Ration Shed precinct … the team from HIPPY is very keen to get their message out.
Jocelyn’s Daring To Shave
Kingaroy resident Jocelyn Clancy is taking on a “hair dare” to help raise funds for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation.
Graduate Midwives Join Hospitals
Sixteen graduate midwives began their careers with Darling Downs Health this week, starting with four days of orientation.
Callout To Would-Be Actors!
Nanango Theatre Company is calling on aspiring local actors and directors to take part in a two-day workshop later this month.
Council Seeks Input On Two Plans
South Burnett Regional Council has two different sets of community engagement sessions running at present – and they shouldn’t be confused (unlike what we did earlier!).
