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.
Fun Promised At Fishing Festival
More details have been released about the upcoming “Festival of the Dams” – sponsored by the South Burnett Regional Council – which will be held at Lake Boondooma this month.
LNP President To Quit
LNP State President David Hutchinson is expected to resign on Monday afternoon at a virtual meeting of the party’s State Executive.
Baits Linked To Bigger Dingoes
Researchers have linked an increase in the average size of dingoes to the use of poison baits.
Water Petition Draws 500 Signatures
A petition protesting against a 150 per cent rise in the cost of standpipe water attracted more than 500 signatures at the Nanango Markets on Saturday morning.
Man Injured Chopping Wood
A man aged in his 20s has been airlifted to hospital after he was injured while chopping wood north-west of Kingaroy on Sunday.
New Case In Toowoomba
The Darling Downs Health Service reported one new confirmed case of COVID-19 at the weekend, taking the Queensland total since the pandemic began to 1085.
Numbers Down But Prices Stay Firm
A yarding of 340 head was on offer at the Coolabunia cattle sale on Tuesday, July 28.
Tenders Called To Fix Intersection
Tenders have been called for the $16.6 million upgrade of the notorious Wide Bay / Bruce Highway intersection at Bells Bridge.
