First Tick For ‘Fair Go’ Label
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is proposing to authorise the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation proposed “Fair Go Dairy” licensing scheme for five years.
Qld Issues COVID-19 Alert
Anyone who flew into Brisbane on Wednesday on Virgin flight VA-925 – or who visited the Glen Hotel at Eight Mile Plains the same day – has been urged to be alert for COVID-19 symptoms.
Council To Fix Memorial Footpath
South Burnett Regional Council plans to spend an estimated $22,000 to repair the footpath around the Murgon War Memorial.
New Life Breathed Into Old Ways
A new tradition based on thousands of years of history is being forged at the Bunya Mountains thanks to the efforts of a younger generation keen to explore culture.
Warning To Would-Be Travellers
Queenslanders who plan to visit greater Sydney should consider the risk of these areas being declared a COVID-19 hotspot, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has warned.
Woman Injured In Crash
A woman has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash at Widgee on Thursday afternoon.
Fuel Cell Decision Postponed
A long-awaited fuel cell in Durong moved a step closer on Wednesday but the operator is unlikely to be announced until February.
Developers Must Build To Get Discounts
A rural residential estate developer who said their development would generate $50 million worth of business for the local economy has been refused an exemption from paying Operational Works application fees.
MP Shocked By Farmer’s Death
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has offered his condolences to the family of a farmer killed in floodwaters on Wednesday night.
Toowoomba Base For Cancer Nurse
Queensland Health will create a “Nurse Navigator Cancer Care and Chronic Disease” role – based in Toowoomba – to service cancer patients in the South Burnett and beyond.
Thieves Dump Stolen Quad Bike
Police are hunting thieves who stole a quad bike from a farm shed on Coolabunia Road and later dumped it in a quarry.
Grants Sought For Rail Trail, Saleyards
The South Burnett Regional Council will seek Federal Government funding to build the Proston-Hivesville Rail Trail and upgrade the Coolabunia Saleyards.
Durong Man Faces Gun Charges
A man has been charged with drug and firearms offences following a search at a Durong property on Tuesday.
Council Updates Kumbia Plans
Kumbia’s much-promised street upgrade was the subject of a wide-ranging discussion led by Mayor Brett Otto with local residents last Thursday night in Kumbia.
Motorbike Rider Seriously Injured
A motorbike rider was airlifted to hospital after colliding with a kangaroo near Nanango on Wednesday morning.
TRC Launches Youth Grants
Toowoomba Regional Council has launched a Youth Grant scheme for the first time as part of its Community Grants program.
‘Temporary’ Standpipe Prices Stay
Fees for using the South Burnett’s standpipes will remain fixed at the current rate despite a plea by Mayor Brett Otto to his fellow Councillors to show compassion for some of the region’s most disadvantaged residents.
TRC Names Environment Committee
Toowoomba Regional Council has endorsed 13 community members to be part of a new Environment Advisory Committee.
Research To Spotlight Parenting
Research into positive parenting in Indigenous communities is one of 14 health programs to receive funding under Round 2 of the Queensland Advancing Clinical Research Fellowship program.
Gaming For Good Causes
A Kingaroy gamer – and IT expert – has raised almost $5000 for various charities this year through his online community.
