Steve’s Tractor Trekking In Style
Local residents may have spotted a bright orange tractor pulling a caravan trundling through South Burnett streets on Monday.
Treaty Process Inches Forward
The two co-chairs and members of Queensland’s Treaty Advancement Committee have been announced.
Man Charged After Siege
A 27-year-old man has been charged with assaulting police and a string of other counts after an overnight siege in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Teens Charged With Armed Robbery
Two teenagers allegedly involved in the armed robbery of an elderly Orana resident on February 8 have been arrested at Cushnie.
Elderly Man Injured In Crash
An elderly man was airlifted to hospital – via two helicopters – after a single-vehicle crash on the Burnett Highway near Ban Ban Springs on Saturday morning.
Apply Now For Heritage Grants
Community groups and events are being invited to apply for support from the latest round of the Heritage Nanango Community Funding scheme.
Work To Start On Fossil Museum
Construction of Murgon’s $1.59 million cultural centre, art gallery and fossil museum will begin within weeks.
Men’s Hard Work Goes On Show
The members of the Murgon’s Men’s Shed have been very busy since they first got together at their shed in Macalister Street in 2014.
Riley’s Game To Remember
Riley Sippel – one of the South Burnett’s best young cricketers – had a match he won’t be forgetting for a long time when he turned out for Murgon Diggers last Saturday.
SBRC Rates Notices Out
South Burnett Regional Council’s rates notices for the period January 1 to June 30, 2021, were issued on Wednesday.
Allena Chases A Nanango Prize
Wondai trainer Kristen Wenck and jockey Kelly Gates finished off 2020 in fine style, courtesy of Allena’s victory at $41 in the $17,000 Benchmark 55 Handicap for Fillies and Mares (1200m) at Kilcoy.
Vehicle Crashes Into Tree
One person was injured in a single-vehicle crash on the Burnett Highway on Friday afternoon.
Qld Shuts Border To Melbournians
Queensland will close its border to residents from Greater Melbourne from 1:00am on Saturday.
Graduate Nurses Join Hospital
Eighty-eight graduate nurses are beginning their healthcare journey with Darling Downs Health this month – including four at Kingaroy Hospital.
More Roadworks This Month
There will be even more roadworks happening around the South Burnett this month with resurfacing planned for a number of key State roads.
Mum Bailed After Baby’s Death
A 21-year-old mother charged over the death of her seven-month-old baby girl in Murgon on February 5 has been released on bail.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding its first race meeting for the year – the always popular Valentine’s Day annual event – at Lee Park on Saturday (February 13).
Farmer To Face Trial
A Mondure farmer accused of raping a British backpacker while she was working at his property in 2017 has been committed to stand trial.
Growers Miss Out On Cheaper Water
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has expressed concerns the State Government is “unfairly picking winners” by restricting the type of farmers who can benefit from an election commitment of a 50 per cent price cut for horticulture irrigation water.
Two Drivers Charged
Two drivers will face drug-driving charges after separate actions by police in Kingaroy on Tuesday (February 9).
