Three New Qld Cases
Queensland Health has announced three new COVID-19 cases in the State but none are currently considered to be a risk to the community.
Shutdown To Boost Economy
Unit 2 at Tarong Power Station is about to undergo a $36.2 million overhaul which is tipped to pump millions of dollars into the local economy.
TRC Investigates ‘Smart’ Meters
Toowoomba Regional Council is taking the first steps towards introducing smart water meters into the region.
Trio Appointed To GRDC Panel
Three new members have been appointed to the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Northern Region Panel for the next two years.
Confidence Boost For Dairy
Well-known Gympie farmer John Cochrane has injected new hope into the future of Queensland’s dairy industry with the launch on Friday of a range of bottled milk.
MP Calls For Border Talks
Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has criticised the “arbitrary” nature of COVID-19 border closures, saying State Premiers should be working more closely with border communities.
Crash On Highway
One person was transported by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital after a crash on the D’Aguilar Highway on Thursday afternoon.
Tate Scoops Trophy Double
The second annual Barry Stead Memorial Day attracted 14 riders to the Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club’s track at Kingaroy Showgrounds on Saturday.
Councils Eligible For Bushfire Relief
Council and State agencies in the Gympie, Toowoomba and Somerset local government areas can now apply for up to $5 million in joint State / Federal bushfire relief.
Man Charged Over Hotel Breach
A 25-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly escaped mandatory hotel quarantine as part of COVID-19 border restrictions in Toowoomba.
Sky High Prices At Auction
Lady Bjelke-Petersen – or “Lady Flo” as she was better known – would have celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday.
Council Seeks Pool Manager
South Burnett Regional Council is inviting tenders for the lease of the South Burnett Aquatic Centre at Nanango.
Pushbike Rider Injured
An elderly pushbike rider suffered minor injuries when he was struck by a vehicle at Booie last week.
TRC To Adopt Biosecurity Plan
Toowoomba Regional Council’s Environment and Community Services Committee has recommended the adoption of a new Biosecurity Plan for Invasive Plants and Animals.
Old Hobby Takes Flight Again
The world of radio-controlled aircraft has changed a lot since the last time Mark Brazier was flying.
Police Allegedly Seize Guns, Drugs
Five men have been charged with a range of offences after police allegedly seized a sawn-off shotgun and drugs in a vehicle in Murgon on Tuesday night.
Man Breaches Hotel Quarantine
Police are searching for a man who breached mandatory hotel quarantine in Toowoomba.
AFL Comp Hits Halfway
South Burnett Saints are holding down fourth spot on the Allied Pickfords Cup ladder at the midpoint of the 10-round Darling Downs AFL competition.
Rare Visitors Roll Into Town
The South Burnett hosted about 30 members of the Queensland Austin Car Club this week, enjoying a short escape from the city.
Champions Star In Wondai
Mountain bike racing returned with a rush to the South Burnett at the weekend with Wondai hosting Rounds 1 and 2 of the South-East Queensland Mountain Bike Series.
