Petition Calls For Cancer Nurse
A petition calling for the appointment of a Specialist Cancer Nurse in the South Burnett is being supported by Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington.
Water Study Highlights Blackbutt
High security agricultural water for Blackbutt is one of five irrigation projects which has been identified as a top priority by the Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF).
Salmonella Linked To Chickens
Queensland Health is investigating an outbreak of salmonella infections among young children linked to contact with backyard poultry.
Freestays Pay Off For Proston
A free 48-hour caravan and RV parking area in Proston which opened a little more than three years ago is starting to pay steady dividends for the town.
Cherbourg Checkpoint To Go
The COVID-19 checkpoint on Cherbourg Road will be gone from midday on Friday, restoring full access to the community.
Women Wanted For Business Course
At least 10 women living in Kingaroy and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to take part in a year-long business-building program after the South Burnett was selected for the latest round of The Seed Scheme.
Lions Lend A Helping Hand
Kingaroy Lions Club’s two major annual fundraising ventures – the Kingaroy Trail Ride and Burrandowan Races – were derailed by COVID-19 but that hasn’t stopped the club from helping out in the local community.
New Gympie CEO Appointed
Former Nanango Shire chief executive officer Shane Gray has been appointed the new CEO of Gympie Regional Council.
Teen Recommended For Award
Kingaroy police will recommend a Gold Coast teenager receive a bravery award after he pushed a nine-year-old girl out of the way of an out-of-control car.
Cattle Prices Remain Firm
Values remained fully firm for the 1200 head of cattle yarded at Murgon on Tuesday (June 30).
Ambulance In Kingaroy Crash
An ambulance was involved in a collision at a major Kingaroy intersection while on its way to another traffic crash on Thursday morning.
Hoopert’s Fresh Challenge
In late May, Jason Hoopert suffered damage to four vertebrae when his mount Chantilly Bay broke down in the straight at Mount Isa’s Buchanan Park racecourse.
A Driver’s Licence Is A Privilege
Driving is not a right … it’s a privilege, officer-in-charge of Kingaroy Police, Senior Sergeant David Tierney, has reminded motorists.
Councillors Slash Allowances
The South Burnett Regional Council has voted to take an axe to proposed new expense allowances, reducing them to their lowest level since 2012.
Crash At Tingoora
A person has been transported to Kingaroy Hospital following a crash on the Bunya Highway on Wednesday.
TRC Grants Round Opens
Applications for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants opened on Wednesday.
GM Refuses Plea From Dealers
General Motors has refused a request to extend its deadline for Holden dealers, forcing businesses across Australia to accept “grossly unfair” compensation, according to the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA).
Offers To Go To Moreton Creditors
Creditors of Moreton Resources and its subsidiary companies – placed into voluntary administration on June 11 – will meet on July 6 to consider expressions of interests into acquiring the company’s assets.
Man Charged With Trafficking Ice
A 24-year-old man has been charged with drug trafficking after police allegedly seized more than $30,000 worth of drugs
Minimum Wage Up 1.75pc
The Fair Work Ombudsman has reminded employers the national minimum wage has risen to $19.84 per hour (up from $19.49) or $753.80 per week (up from $740.80).
