Bill Targets ‘Dodgy’ Employers
A Bill to criminalise wage theft has been introduced into the State Parliament, targeting employers who commit serious and deliberate wage theft.
Beware Of Tractor Scams
Detectives are warning rural Queenslanders to remain vigilant about scams linked to fake online stores selling non-existent farm machinery and vehicles.
Police Committee Turns 30
The Kingaroy Community Police Consultative Committee marked its 30th anniversary last month, making it one of the longest-serving police liaison committees in Queensland.
Vision Loss Added To Parking Permits
Queenslanders with vision loss will be eligible for disability parking permits for the first time after the State Government passed major legislative reforms this week.
Nanango P&C Says Thanks
Noticed the electronic sign outside Nanango State School in Drayton Street?
What The Councillors Said
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto delivered the annual Budget Address ahead of the adoption of Council’s 2020-21 Budget on Wednesday morning.
Duff Calls For Standpipe Review
Councillor Kathy Duff has called for a review of standpipe water prices after the South Burnett Regional Council recently increased charges by almost 150 per cent.
Truck Rolls On Highway
A driver has been transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a flyash truck tipped over on the D’Aguilar Highway on Wednesday morning.
Council’s ‘Zero Rise’ Budget
Most South Burnett ratepayers will pay no more for their general rates in 2020-21 – although some charges will rise.
Boys Charged Over Shotgun Theft
Two 14-year-old Murgon boys have been charged after two vehicles, a shotgun and ammunition were allegedly stolen at the weekend.
Woman ‘Found Lying On Footpath’
A 21-year-old Kingaroy woman allegedly found lying on the footpath after a minor traffic incident has been charged with a drug offence.
Coolabunia Sales Strong
The Coolabunia Fat and Store Sale on Tuesday (July 14) was a reduced yarding on the back of last week’s Special Sale, which saw 1,330 head yarded.
Prepare Now For Bushfires: MP
Member for Maranoa – and Minister for Emergency Management – David Littleproud has urged all Australians to prepare for another tough bushfire season.
Under The Bonnet On Again
Kingaroy Police – in conjunction with Bill Hull Car Centre – have scheduled another one of their popular “Under The Bonnet” sessions for drivers.
Ex-CEO Challenges Administrators
Former Moreton Resources CEO and managing director Jason Elks has applied to the Australian Government Takeovers Panel to have all activities relating to the administration of the would-be mining company put on hold.
TRC To Vote On Tip Plan
Uncertainty about the future direction of Yarraman’s waste transfer site has been cleared up.
False Names Risk Big Fines
Customers who provide false contact details at venues – part of COVID Safe reopening directions – are putting the health of other Queenslanders at risk – and risking a large fine.
Hotspots Declared In NSW
Two NSW areas have been added to Queensland border restrictions following the declaration of new COVID-19 hotspots on Tuesday.
Standpipe Price Rise Stays
South Burnett Regional Council has doubled down on its decision to raise the cost of standpipe water by almost 150 per cent, despite community outrage from some affected consumers.
Artist’s Stories Return To Wondai
A Cherbourg artist whose works hang in the National Gallery, the National Museum and the Queensland Art Gallery is the featured exhibitor at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month.
