Countdown To Census Night
Did you know Census Night is on Tuesday, August 11?
Arts Grant Reboots Local Tourism
South Burnett tourism promotion has taken a big step forward, thanks to a huge project completed recently via a Regional Arts Development Fund grant.
Truckie Hurt In Crash
A truck driver was transported by ambulance to hospital with minor injuries after a crash just outside Goomeri on Monday morning.
121 Weapons Seized By Police
A total of 9088 people have been scanned for knives in the Darling Downs Police District – which includes the South Burnett – in the past 12 months, with 121 weapons seized.
Khan Wins Regional Award
Khan Donald, from McEuen RFB, has been named the Central Region Young Volunteer of the Year in the Rural Fire Service Queensland Week awards.
e-Petition Targets Sex Offenders
A Murgon resident has begun an official e-Petition to the State Government requesting tighter residential restrictions on reportable sex offenders.
Auxiliary Celebrates 80 Years
Members of the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch & Citizens’ Auxiliary returned to their roots last Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the organisation.
Petrel Tests Positive To Bird Flu
A wild seabird found dead on Moreton Island is believed to have died from H5 bird flu.
AgForce Welcomes Mouse Bait Permit
Queensland producer group AgForce has welcomed the emergency permit approval by APVMA for the use of ZP50 mouse bait in broadacre cropping areas.
Two Face Street Race Charges
Police have charged two men over an alleged deliberate dangerous driving incident in Kingaroy on Tuesday.
Four Taken To Hospital After Collision
Four people were taken to hospital for assessment after a spectacular crash on the outskirts of Kingaroy on Wednesday afternoon which left one of the vehicles on its roof.
Here’s Cheers For Nanango Volunteer
Jimmy Smith always loved being around horses and racing but could never fully pinpoint where his enthusiasm for the industry stemmed from.
Smithfield Feedlot Sold
The massive Smithfield Feedlot, near Proston, has been sold for an undisclosed sum.
Students Enjoy A Deadly Day
Students from Kingaroy State School and Kingaroy State High School joined together to celebrate “50 Years Of Deadly” on Tuesday.
Visitors Explore Winter Quilt Trail
A stunning blue quilt, “Pacific Gems”, has been voted the winner of the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery’s “Battle Of The Quilts” competition.
MP Tells Premier To Scrap Net Zero
Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has warned his LNP colleague, Premier David Crisafulli, to scrap his “net zero by 2050” policy or face “political peril”.
Snake Bite: What Would You Do?
An ordinary day in March quickly turned into a frightening medical emergency for Wondai local Tomasz Machajski.
Have You Seen John?
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 51-year-old man missing from Toogoolawah since July 15.
Local Police Receive Awards
Three South Burnett officers were among more than 30 Queensland Police Service and community members recognised for their outstanding service, courage and dedication at the Darling Downs District Honours and Awards Ceremony in Toowoomba on Tuesday.
Express Runners On Their Way!
Entries are now open for the 6th annual South Burnett Express Rail Trail Relay, a unique running event hosted in the South Burnett by the Ashgrove Rangers Athletics Club.
