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.
COVID Twist To Annual Awards
Saint Mary’s Catholic College annual awards ceremony was a much smaller affair this year but that didn’t stop the smiles on the faces of the proud students as they received their awards.
Trailer Stolen, Then Bike: Police
Four Murgon men have been charged after a motorbike and a box trailer were allegedly stolen from separate addresses between 1:00am and 2:00am on Thursday.
Market Remains Firm
600 head were yarded for Murgon’s fortnightly combined agents sale on Tuesday, November 17.
Opportunity To Celebrate Ag
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation says Queenslanders have a lot to celebrate on National Agriculture Day (November 20).
Warriors Pick Up Bonus Points
Wooroolin Warriors picked up two bonus points when they defeated Gympie Colts by six wickets at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Music Invitation To Schools
Registrations are now open for schools wanting to take part in Topology’s “Top Up” music education program next year.
Men’s Shed Goes Up In Flames
A fire which badly damaged the Nanango Men’s Shed late on Thursday night is being treated as suspicious.
Bonus Round For Australia Day
The South Burnett might not celebrate Australia Day with its usual gusto in January unless more community groups apply for Council funding.
Have Your Say On Waste Upgrade
Toowoomba Regional Council is urging Yarraman residents to have a say about a concept design for an upgraded waste management facility for the town.
Linville Celebrates Its Heritage
This weekend is going to be huge in the little town of Linville with the inaugural Heritage Festival kicking off on Friday night.
Donations To Help At-Risk Youth
Several boxes of toiletries and other household essentials will be going to help some of the most vulnerable young people after a donation drive at Stanwell sites in the South Burnett.
SB Care Offers 10 Traineeships
South Burnett Care is putting a callout to local young people … the group is looking to recruit 10 trainees to start work in January.
$2.1m Plan Added To CBD Upgrade
The possibility of an extra $2.1 million being spent on Kingaroy’s CBD transformation project – taking the total cost to $13.6 million – has alarmed some South Burnett councillors.
