Pork Smugglers Denied Visas
Two merchant seamen have been refused entry into Australia after trying to smuggle in nearly 5kg of pork and pork products in breach of biosecurity laws.
Three New Cases In Qld
Three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Queensland on Tuesday but only two of the people were infected locally.
Olivia’s Taking Our Artistic Pulse
The South Burnett will have a new statistical resource to draw upon when putting together funding applications when artist Olivia Everitt finishes her latest project.
No Lockdown For Cherbourg
COVID-19 restrictions introduced on Monday will not see the Cherbourg community go into lockdown again, but visitors from pandemic hot spots are not being encouraged.
Chance To Chat About Issues
Ten South Burnett residents with low to mid-range mental health issues will now have the opportunity to have regular chats with pre-graduate psychology students in a unique partnership.
LGAQ Unveils Election Wishlist
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) – the peak body representing all Queensland councils – has unveiled its wishlist for the upcoming State Election.
Hospital, Aged Care Restrictions
The COVID-19 directions in the South Burnett and Cherbourg also mean new restrictions for visitors at hospitals, aged care centres and disability accommodation providers.
Gary Authors Physics Study Guide
A former Kingaroy school teacher has co-authored a study guide for the new Queensland physics curriculum.
Roofing Contract Causes Concern
Gympie Regional Council will spend an extra $89,000 to re-roof Imbil’s water reservoir after discovering the original estimate for the roofing was 60 per cent below what was needed.
Man Charged After Crash
A 19-year-old man will face two charges following a single-vehicle crash at Alice Creek on Sunday afternoon.
Nolan Earns ‘Champion’ Tag
Terry Nolan, from export meat processors Nolan Meats, has been named a Queensland #eatqld Champion.
Saints Back On Saturday
South Burnett Saints’ women were narrowly defeated in a low-scoring game against Goondiwindi played at Dalby at the weekend.
Restrictions To Last At Least 14 Days
COVID-19 restrictions in the South Burnett – which started at 8:00am on Monday – are likely to remain in force for at least a fortnight.
Four New Cases In Qld
Four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland were announced on Sunday morning, taking the State’s active case tally to 28.
Restrictions Tighten In South Burnett
New COVID-19 restrictions will come into force in the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service region – which includes the South Burnett – from 8:00am on Monday.
‘Eye Opening’ Visit For WBBROC
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils met in Cherbourg on Thursday – the first time the organisation has held an official gathering in the town.
School Wins Regional Award
Kilkivan State High School has been named as a Regional Winner in the 2020 Education Queensland “Showcase Awards For Excellence”.
Sunwater Ordered To Pay $2.3m
Sunwater has backpaid employees more than $2 million after failing to pay employees on individual contracts their full entitlements.
Thieves Steal Keys, Car
Police have located a stolen vehicle taken after a break-in at a unit in Gladys Street, Kingaroy, this week.
Man Faces Drugs Charges
A 25-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged with multiple drug offences after detectives searched a house in Frangipani Street on Thursday morning.
