Water Tanker Joins Bushfire Fleet
A Large Air Tanker (LAT) water bomber has arrived in Queensland to be on call during the 2020 bushfire season.
Funding For Emergency Power
Cherbourg Council is one of 17 councils across Queensland that will receive State Government funding to help “disaster-proof” the community.
COVID-19 Restrictions Relax
COVID-19 restrictions in the South Burnett have been relaxed back to the level which existed prior to the recent Toowoomba scare.
TRC Extends Water Tank Incentives
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved an extension of its water tank rebate scheme.
Crowds Flock To Nanango
Nanango Race Club’s Spring race meeting on Saturday was full or surprises … and one of the biggest was the size of the crowd that packed Lee Park.
Saints To Host First Finals
South Burnett Saints have finished in fourth spot on the Allied Pickfords Cup ladder after the final round of fixtures competition was played at the weekend.
TRC Names New Committees
Toowoomba Regional Council has named the new members who will join a number of its voluntary advisory committees.
Large Grass Fire Near Highway
A large grass fire burning near Kilkivan has prompted a warning to motorists on the Wide Bay Highway.
Christmas Lunch Cancelled
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of another traditional South Burnett event … the annual Salvation Army Christmas Day community lunch in Kingaroy.
Fire Guts Nanango Unit
Fortunately no one was at home when fire gutted a unit in Burnett Street, Nanango, on Tuesday morning.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman was transported by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a single-vehicle crash at Ballogie on Tuesday morning.
Sarah Blossoms With Flowers
Shoppers who have popped into Linard’s Floral and Bridal Centre in Kingaroy over the past eight years would have noticed Sarah Butcher working away busily in the background.
Applications Open For Postal Votes
Applications opened on Monday (September 14) for postal voting for the upcoming State Election.
Get Permits Or Get Fined
Weekend warriors heading to the coast are being urged to plan ahead by obtaining the correct permits and to behave responsibly after 32 Penalty Infringement Notices were issued in the Cooloola region during the past week.
Mayors Back Border Closures
The Cherbourg and South Burnett mayors joined forces on Monday morning to urge caution before any easing of Queensland’s COVID-19 border restrictions.
‘Too Early To Relax’
Health Minister Dr Steven Miles has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic has not peaked globally – despite there being no new cases to report in Queensland for the second day in a row.
Art Celebrates Peanut Centenary
A presentation ceremony will be held at Kingaroy’s Heritage Museum soon to officially celebrate an artwork that’s been delighting Museum visitors for the past six months.
Man Injured By Circular Saw
A South Burnett man whose fingers were partially severed by a circular saw was airlifted by the RACQ LifeFlight helicopter on Saturday.
31 Active Cases In Qld
There are now 31 active cases of COVID-19 in Queensland following the confirmation of three new cases on Saturday and two on Friday.
Red Carpet Welcomes Year 12s
The South Burnett’s formal season kicked off in style on Friday night with Nanango State High School students rolling up to the school auditorium for their special night.
