Premier Unveils New Cabinet
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk unveiled her new Cabinet on Wednesday – a mix of old and new faces.
Kilkivan Looking For Firies
A $1.8 million QFES tri-service complex was opened in Kilkivan in September … now all it needs is a few more firefighters!
Shops Available For Lease Soon
Retailers who would like to set up shop in Murgon will have extra options to choose from soon when the South Burnett Regional Council puts three vacant shops at 62-70 Lamb Street up for lease.
Three Charged With Trafficking
Three people appeared in Murgon Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged with a total of 266 charges including trafficking and multiple counts of supplying dangerous drugs.
Work Starts On Bunyas Footpath
South Burnett Regional Council has started work on a new footpath at the Bunya Mountains which will improve safety for local residents and visitors.
Yarraman’s Colours Beat COVID
Most of this year’s annual Colours Of Yarraman festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic … but not all of it.
Always Was, Always Will Be …
Cherbourg residents celebrated a delayed NAIDOC Day with relief on Tuesday with music, dancing and the town’s annual awards.
Brother To Face Trial Over Death
A Nanango man charged over the death of his younger brother in February has been committed to stand trial.
Council Sues Over Water Plant
South Burnett Regional Council has launched a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the company which built the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant.
Uni Offers Live-In Bonuses
The University of Southern Queensland has unveiled new incentives to encourage students to live on campus.
Faults To Be Fixed At Wind Farm
One of the 123 turbines at the Coopers Gap wind farm will be disassembled after faults were discovered recently during the commissioning process.
Fish ‘Packed’ Not ‘Made In Australia’
Country of origin labelling on 31 popular frozen fish products will be changed from “Made in Australia” to “Packed in Australia” following concerns raised by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Fatal Crash On Highway
A 20-year-old Mt Kilcoy man died after a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway at Harlin in the early hours of Monday morning.
Woman Charged With Drink-Driving
A 65-year-old woman has been charged with drink-driving after she allegedly blew more than two times the legal limit when pulled over by police in Kingaroy on Sunday afternoon.
Applications Sought For RDA
The Federal Government is calling for nominations for chairs for the various Regional Development Australia (RDA) organisations across Australia.
Update To Border Pass System
An improved border pass system to streamline entering Queensland will be introduced on Tuesday (November 10).
Fire At Wooroolin Wetlands
Fire crews were called to a large bushfire burning in the Wooroolin Wetlands on Monday afternoon.
Flag To Fly High In Murgon
An historic event will occur in Murgon on Thursday morning when the Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time on a new flagpole erected opposite the town’s War Memorial.
Juniors Shine As Rain Comes Again
Rain again affected cricket in the South Burnett region last weekend, with one game washed out and the T20 final of the A Grade competition to be rescheduled.
Speaker Shares Gympie Ideas
Gympie Chamber of Commerce president Tony Goodman was the special guest speaker at a breakfast meeting of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry held in Kingaroy on Thursday morning.
