$15m Project To Overhaul Towers
Powerlink is undertaking specialised maintenance work on 660 high-voltage electricity towers between Biloela and Kingaroy.
BOM Issues La Niña Alert
The Bureau of Meteorology says the chance of a La Niña occurring this year – meaning above-average rainfall and more tropical cyclones – has increased to 70 per cent, roughly three times the normal likelihood.
Council To Host KCCI Meet’n’Greet
South Burnett Regional Council will host the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
MP Defends Wine Industry
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has defended the Australian wine industry over allegations of dumping made by Chinese officials.
Toowoomba Proposes Water Alliance
oowoomba Regional Council will work with neighbouring councils to form a Water Alliance in an effort to ensure future water security for the Darling Downs.
Service Salutes Memories Of WWII
One of Alf Purser’s strongest memories of World War II was picking up Australian prisoners from a Japanese POW camp and flying them back to Australia soon after peace was declared.
Pig Weekend Planned Online
COVID-19 may have derailed this year’s BaconFest but festival organisers want to make sure fans don’t miss out on their annual “pig” fix.
Uni Boasts Of Salary Success
Graduates from the University of Southern Queensland have the highest starting salary in Queensland – and the second best nationally – according to the latest Good Universities Guide.
Saints To Host Heritage Round
South Burnett Saints fought back to be two goals ahead at half-time in their clash against Coolaroo in Toowoomba on Saturday.
Niketa’s Coming Back To Gallery
Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery will be re-opening with a flourish in September with three big exhibitions to entice visitors.
Fishing Grants Now Open
Applications for support under the State Government’s $200,000 Recreational Fishing Grants program are now open.
Motorbike Rider Injured
A motorcycle rider suffered a serious leg injury in a single-vehicle crash on the Blackbutt Range on Monday.
Tunes On The Track Postponed
Organisers of the Colours of Yarraman Festival, due to be held October 5-14, are working on fine-tuning this year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Don’t Let A Scammer Be You
“Be yourself – don’t let a scammer be you!” This is the message the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s “Scamwatch” is emphasising during National Scams Awareness Week (August 17-21).
Work Continues On Disaster Plan
Following last year’s extreme bushfire conditions, the Bunya Mountains community sought ways to ensure that residents and visitors in the Bunya Mountains would be safe should a disaster strike the area.
LNP Will Win, Deb Promises
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington assured AgForce members gathered in Kingaroy on Friday night the LNP is on track to win the October 31 State Election.
‘Different’ Year For Kingaroy LAC
Acting Assistant Commissioner Tony Armstrong was the special guest at the annual general meeting of the Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee this week.
Queen Honours BlazeAid
BlazeAid – the volunteer organisation which has come to the aid of the South Burnett multiple times in recent years – has been recognised with a prestigious Commonwealth “Points of Light” award by the Queen.
Treaty Committee To Be Set Up
The State Government is setting up a Treaty Advancement Committee to advance the Path to Treaty process with First Nations Queenslanders.
Callide MP Crosses Floor
LNP Member for Callide Colin Boyce voted against his party on a major piece of environmental legislation this week.
