Export Prices Stay Firm
Murgon combined agents held their fat and store sale on Tuesday, where 800 head were yarded.
Student Wins National Prize
St John’s Lutheran School student Charlotte Landherr has won first prize in a national writing competition.
MP Claims Cutbacks At DAF
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has warned the State Government could be planning to either shut down counter services – or cut the opening hours – at the Kingaroy Department of Agriculture and Fisheries office.
Man Charged Over Teen’s Death
A man will face charges following the death of a Meringandan teenager earlier this year.
Don’t You Worry About That …
The auction of memorabilia from the estate of Sir Joh and Lady Bjelke-Petersen is still going ahead despite a warning from the Federal Government that items purchased may be deemed to be part of Australia’s cultural heritage.
Glider Startles Farmers
Farmers in the Booie area were startled on Saturday afternoon when a glider landed in a paddock just off Booie-Crawford Road.
New Border Passes Explained
The new border declaration passes for those eligible to enter Queensland are now available online.
GPs Warn Against COVID ‘Cure’
Doctors are again warning Australians not to seek out or use hydroxychloroquine to “cure” or “prevent” COVID-19.
Safety Trip Causes Blackout
Tuesday morning’s blackout across the South Burnett was triggered by safety equipment cutting in.
Grants For Small Wine Producers
The Federal Government has released guidelines for the $1 million second round of Wine Export Grants to support smaller to medium wine producers.
Please Don’t Burn Our Poles: Ergon
Noticed the smoke around this week? That’s because there’s been a lot of permitted burns happening around the South Burnett.
Special Medal To Salute Veterans
World War II veterans – or the families of living veterans – have been invited to apply for a special commemorative medallion and certificate to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the conflict.
Driver In Critical Condition
Police are investigating a serious traffic crash which occurred at Imbil on Thursday night.
New Future For Ringsfield?
A new community group will be formed in a bid to take over the operation of Nanango’s historic Ringsfield complex.
Joh’s Life Goes Under The Hammer
Ever fancied owning Lady Bjelke-Petersen’s cake tins or Sir Joh’s walking stick? The current bid on Lloyds Auctions’ website are just $270 for the tins and $330 for the stick.
Small Business Energy Grants Open
Small businesses have been encouraged to apply for grants to help lower their power bills … but Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has warned they should act fast.
Firies Get Ready … Are You?
Malar-Booie Rural Fire Brigade now has some of the latest communication technology on board, just in time for the official start of Queensland’s bushfire season.
No COVID-19 Cases
South Regional Council has urged local residents to “be alert, not alarmed” when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Buyer Interested In Silver Mine
Troubled mining company Moreton Resources – currently in liquidation – may have sold its silver holdings on the Granite Belt.
Worker Hit By Stolen Car
A service station employee was injured when a fuel drive-off went badly wrong in Kingaroy on Wednesday night.
