COVID Funds Help Local Projects
South Burnett Regional Council will use its $3.31 million COVID-19 Works for Queensland funding to carry out miscellaneous upgrades, maintenance and refurbishment across the region’s public facilities.
Eagle Flies High In Brisbane
South Burnett Senior Eagle of the Year Glen Fisher, 17, has been named one of the 60 best schoolboy rugby league players in Queensland.
Budget Boost For Goomeri
Goomeri’s swimming pool, which has been closed since January, will receive a $509,000 upgrade to ensure it reopens in time for this year’s swimming season.
Largest CPI Fall In 72 Years
The Consumer Price Index fell 1.9 per cent in the June quarter – the largest quarterly fall in its 72-year history.
One Hurt At Bells Bridge
A man has been taken by ambulance to Gympie Hospital after a collision at the notorious Bells Bridge intersection.
Qld Health Issues Alert
Queensland Health has issued a Public Health Alert in relation to the three latest confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the State.
Beware Of Fake Masks: WorkCover
Tradies have been warned that fake half-face disposable respirators have been sold in Australia which may not protect them against hazardous dusts and chemicals.
More ‘Hotspots’ Declared In NSW
Queensland has declared the greater Sydney area a COVID-19 “hotspot” following more confirmed cases in NSW.
Man Charged Over Milk Truck
A man has been arrested in Blackbutt following the alleged theft of a milk truck in Toowoomba on Wednesday morning.
Farmers Welcome Water Plans
Farmers’ groups have welcomed Monday’s election commitment by Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington to reduce irrigation water prices if the LNP wins the upcoming State Election.
Have The Conversation, Urges Carol
Darling Downs Health is encouraging South Burnett residents to “have a conversation” this week with their loved ones about organ and tissue donation.
Three Drivers Face Charges
Three more people have been charged with drug-driving offences after being pulled over for roadside tests in Kingaroy last week.
LNP Vows To Slash Irrigation Costs
A future LNP government would slash the cost of irrigation water, Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington promised on Monday.
Runners Rush To Wondai
The skies may have been grey at the start of Saturday but there was nothing but smiles on the faces of the 300 or so runners who rolled up for the annual Wondai Country Running Festival.
Service Remembers 1990 Air Crash
Almost 50 people gathered near Wondai Airport on Sunday to mark the 30th anniversary of the South Burnett’s worst civilian aviation disaster.
Labor Unveils Local Candidate
Wondai resident Mark Stapleton – a nurse at Murgon Hospital – is getting ready to challenge Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington at the upcoming State poll.
Rock On Stage … With A Difference!
St Mary’s Catholic College held its 30th “Rock On Stage” last Friday, reimagined for a COVID-19 world.
Brigades Benefit From Donations
South Burnett rural fire brigades will benefit from some of the $3.1 million donated by the public to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services during the 2019-20 bushfire season.
Mixed Weekend For Saints
It was a weekend of reversals for the South Burnett Saints in Kingaroy with the women’s team notching up a win, while the men narrowly lost a thrilling battle against South Toowoomba.
Long-Lost Medals Return Home
Vietnam veteran Athol Millar, from Blackbutt, could hardly believe it when he was told his service medals had been found after being missing for 36 years.
