Woman Trapped In Crash
A woman had to be cut free from her vehicle after a serious collision on the Brisbane Valley Highway on Wednesday afternoon.
Maxi Success For Local Family At Ekka
Jen-Daview Limousins, from Kingaroy, has taken home the prestigious Grand Champion Led Steer Carcase award at the 2020 Royal Queensland Show.
More Rates Meetings Announced
South Burnett Regional Council has released the details of more of Mayor Brett Otto’s Rates Information sessions.
Fines For Some Non-Voters
Will you get fined if you didn’t vote at the Council elections in March? The official response is … it depends.
Aged Care Worker Fined
A 55-year-old former BlueCare support worker pleaded guilty in Murgon Magistrates Court on Tuesday to five charges of stealing.
MP Slams Border Crossers
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has slammed the actions of two people arrested in Nanango on Tuesday after allegedly lying on their border declaration forms.
Thieves Target Two Businesses
Police are investigating two break-and-enters which occurred at Kingaroy businesses in the early hours of Monday morning.
Nanango Duo Faces Border Charges
Two people arrested in Nanango will face charges after allegedly lying on their border entry passes.
Nanango Welcomes Back Racing
Horse racing returned to the South Burnett on Saturday after an absence of almost six months … and the smiles on the faces of fans were easy to see.
Hardy To Head LNP
Toowoomba agribusiness consultant Cynthia Hardy has been elected acting president of the Liberal National Party (LNP), the first woman to hold the position since the party was formed in 2008.
Three Drivers Charged
Three men will face charges of unlicensed driving after being pulled over by police in Kingaroy during the past week.
Mayor To Explain Rates
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto is inviting residents to attend a “Rates Information Session” to be held at Murgon on Thursday evening (August 6).
No More Passes For Diplomats
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Queensland will ensure consular and diplomatic staff returning from overseas or from interstate hotspots will go into hotel quarantine.
Ekka Holiday Next Monday
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded residents that next Monday (August 10) is still the gazetted Ekka Show Holiday for the region.
$13m To Tackle Pests
The Federal Government has announced a $13 million competitive grant round to promote the development of new pest animal and weed control tools.
Connecting With Our
Communities During COVID-19
Since the coronavirus pandemic started several months ago, my staff and I have spoken to many, many people across the electorate.
$285,000 Boost For Local Groups
Thirteen local community groups will be sharing nearly $285,000 from Round 104 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Truck Driver Injured
A truck driver was transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a logging truck overturned near Tansey on Monday afternoon.
Police To Probe Documents
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has confirmed the man currently in home quarantine in Toowoomba was not a consular official.
Electric Prods Banned For Horses
The State Government has introduced new animal cruelty offences in a bid to protect horses in Queensland.
