New Leadership For MBDA
Leo Geraghty – the man who led Murgon’s Business and Development Association (MBDA) for the past 14 years – has stepped down as president.
Three Charged With Drug-Driving
Three people have been charged with drug-driving offences after separate police operations over the weekend.
Councils Form ‘Water Alliance’
Toowoomba Regional Council has formed a “water alliance” with four other Queensland councils and a NSW shire.
Ergon Warning To Solar Owners
Ergon Energy is reminding customers with solar PV systems of the potential dangers they pose to crews restoring power after storms.
Goomeri Didn’t Forget Christmas!
COVID may have led to the cancellation of this year’s Pumpkin Festival but eased restrictions meant Goomeri’s Christmas Carnival could go ahead on Saturday night.
Smithfield Donates Two Classy Steers
Proston P-10 students are looking forward to a big year on the rural show circuit after a generous donation to the school by Smithfield Cattle Co.
Local Fire Ban Due To Risk
A Local Fire Ban will come into force in the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie and North Burnett council areas at 11:55pm on Monday.
Santa’s Dropping In To Kingaroy
The traditional Kingaroy Christmas Carnival isn’t going ahead this year but the committee has organised a COVIDsafe alternative – and yes, Santa will be dropping in.
Dinner Plus Straight Talking
Mary O’Brien is a straight-talking ag consultant who knows a lot about spray drift and nozzles … but it’s her outreach to country blokes that is now turning heads.
Challenging Year Made Even Tougher
The COVID-19 pandemic is the largest challenge South Burnett CTC has faced in many years, according to chairman John Box.
TRC Launches Photo Competition
Toowoomba Regional Council is giving residents and visitors the opportunity to win a share of $500 in prizes by entering the “Love Your Local Landscapes” photography competition.
Second Collision At Intersection
Two people have been injured in a collision at the same Woolooga intersection where six people were hurt on Friday.
Grassroots Actions To Grow Linville
The small village of Linville marked two milestones last Saturday … the 110th anniversary of the first train to arrive in town, and the official opening of a new community garden.
Young Cricketers In Action
Cricket lovers should head on down to Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Sunday to catch some of the best young cricketers in Queensland in action.
Ergon Posts Online Survey
Ergon Energy, Energex and Powerlink are seeking participants for the Queensland Household Energy Survey – and the incentive is the chance to win a $100 gift card!
MP ‘Disappointed’ Over Wine Tariffs
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has expressed “extreme disappointment” over a decision by Chinese authorities to impose steep tariffs on Australian wine.
Six Injured In Collision
Two rescue helicopters were called to help patients after a serious collision at Woolooga on Friday morning.
Video Shines Light On Sexual Violence
Friday night will be the last night to catch a special video display on Kingaroy’s peanut silos put together by local volunteers.
GRC Hikes Standpipe Charges
Standpipe users in the Gympie Regional Council may soon be singing the same tune as their counterparts in the South Burnett: “You’ve put up the water much more than you oughta!”
Users Press For Saleyards Upgrade
Aussie Land & Livestock director James Bredhauer says he has accepted the decision by the South Burnett Regional Council to retain ownership of the Coolabunia Saleyards but he now hopes Council will work with his company to improve the facility.
