Two Charged With Trafficking Ice
Two people have been charged – and police are hunting for a third – after a drugs raid in Kingaroy on Tuesday.
Women’s Nurse Visiting Next Month
Darling Downs Health’s mobile women’s health nurse Marcia Hunt will be visiting the South Burnett next month to provide free and confidential health clinics.
Festive Hampers For Sale
Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre has special Christmas hampers for sale … perfect for residents looking for a unique, locally produced Christmas gift.
Council Issues Mozzie Reminder
South Burnett Regional Council is urging residents to take action to reduce the breeding of mosquitoes.
Don Presented With National Award
A special presentation to recognise a hard-working local volunteer was made at the Wide Bay & Burnett District RSL conference held in Kingaroy at the weekend.
Work Starts To Replace Footpath
Work to build a new footpath in Bell Street, Kumbia, began this week.
More Permits To Target Pest Moth
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has issued two more permits for the control of Fall Armyworm, bringing the total number of current permits to 37.
Bank Shows Growth In Ag Investment
There has been a large rise in financing for ag machinery, figures released this week by the Commonwealth Bank show.
Teens Charged Over Stolen Bikes
Two teenage boys have been charged with a variety of offences after a break-in at a Murgon business on November 18.
Free Dinners For Farmers
South Burnett Regional Council’s free “Farmers Night Out” dinners are happening around the region from this Friday.
Gina Urges Rural Voices To Speak Up
Country music’s Dean Perrett and Mick Lindsay took to the stage at ‘Bethany’ on Saturday night to celebrate the fourth annual National Agriculture & Related Industries Day …
Tourism Numbers Remain High
The South Burnett has recorded the highest occupancy rate across the Southern Queensland Country Tourism region (SQCT) for the fourth consecutive month, according to a new study.
Driver Fined $1245
A Taromeo man has lost his licence for six months – and been fined $1245 – after he was caught speeding at Hivesville.
Firefighters Battle Maidenwell Blaze
Fire crews battled to contain a large fire burning in rough terrain at Maidenwell on Monday.
Livestock Red Tape Trimmed
Livestock transporters may welcome new rules which remove some red tape when shifting stock.
Rural Scholarship Applications Open
Applications have opened for the 2021 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Program.
Police Probe Truck Fire
A Mazda T4000 truck burst into flames in Murgon in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Man, 73, Dies In Crash
Police believe a medical episode led to the death of an elderly man involved in a single-vehicle crash near Cooyar on Friday evening.
Choppers Tackle Maidenwell Fire
Three helicopters were called in on Saturday morning to assist firefighters tackling a bushfire burning in rough country near Coomba Waterhole at Maidenwell.
Man Shot At Proston
A man was airlifted to hospital after being shot on a private property at Proston on Friday evening.
