Work To Start On Footpath
Work on a new footpath in Markwell Street, Kingaroy, will begin in mid-January.
TRC Welcomes Water Move
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has welcomed the State Government’s commitment to include the Darling Downs as one of three regional water assessment projects.
January Restart For Town Signs
South Burnett Regional Council will resume its town sign installation program in January.
Ag ‘Holds Firm’ Despite Pandemic
Queensland’s agribusiness and food sector is holding firm in the face of COVID-19, according to the State Government, with new data showing the 2020-21 forecast value of primary industries commodities to be $18.4 billion.
Police Warning About Borders
Checkpoints have now been reinstated at all major Queensland border crossings.
Barlil Weir Earns Phase 2 Tick
Phase 2 of the $2 million Burnett Water Feasibility Study – the “Options Analysis” – has been released, inching forward the eventual construction of the much-discussed Barlil Weir on Barambah Creek.
Proston Residents Welcome Santa
The residents of Wondai Road at Proston are celebrating after their slice of the South Burnett was selected as this year’s Santa Claus Lane.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A 38-year-old woman was transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a two-vehicle crash on Edenvale North Road near Kingaroy on Monday morning.
Doug Anthony: 1929-2020
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has paid tribute to former Country Party leader Doug Anthony who died on Sunday aged 90.
Border Restrictions Tighten Again
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced tighter restrictions on NSW residents in the wake of the latest surge in COVID-19 cases linked to the Avalon cluster.
$5000 Tertiary Scholarships Available
This year’s Year 12 students are eligible to apply for special one-off $5000 scholarships for tertiary study in 2021, if they come from outer regional and remote locations.
Border Passes Come Back
Anyone entering Queensland who has been in NSW will be required to complete a border declaration pass from 1:00am on Sunday (December 20).
Bushfire Recovery Grants Available
Disaster recovery grants of up to $100,000 are now available for community groups, councils and non-government organisations in the South Burnett, North Burnett, Toowoomba and Gympie regions.
New Hospital ‘Looks Fantastic’
The Darling Downs Health executive team and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington inspected Stage 1 of the new Kingaroy Hospital redevelopment on Thursday.
Leos’ Legacy Lives On
The former Nanango Leos Club – junior members of Lions International – may be no more, but their legacy will live on.
Rain Fails To Dampen Festive Spirits
Wet weather may have forced a last-minute change of venue for “Discovering The Heart Of Christmas” on Sunday, but it couldn’t put a dent in the high spirits of the many children who took part.
Murgon Rattles Kumbia In Final
Ladder leaders Murgon Diggers defeated Kumbia Rattlers by 17 runs in the final of the South Burnett T20 competition played at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Wattle Camp Man Dies In Crash
A man has died after a collision between two vehicles at the intersection of Redmans Road and Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road at Booie on Friday afternoon.
Updated Alerts List Released
Queensland Health has expanded the list of venues linked to visits by a NSW woman confirmed to have COVID-19.
Moreton’s Coal Licence ‘Non-Current’
Landholders in the Coolabunia and Goodger areas opposed to Moreton Resources’ proposed open cut coal mine have received an early Christmas present.
