Don’t Let A Scammer Be You
“Be yourself – don’t let a scammer be you!” This is the message the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s “Scamwatch” is emphasising during National Scams Awareness Week (August 17-21).
Work Continues On Disaster Plan
Following last year’s extreme bushfire conditions, the Bunya Mountains community sought ways to ensure that residents and visitors in the Bunya Mountains would be safe should a disaster strike the area.
LNP Will Win, Deb Promises
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington assured AgForce members gathered in Kingaroy on Friday night the LNP is on track to win the October 31 State Election.
‘Different’ Year For Kingaroy LAC
Acting Assistant Commissioner Tony Armstrong was the special guest at the annual general meeting of the Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee this week.
Queen Honours BlazeAid
BlazeAid – the volunteer organisation which has come to the aid of the South Burnett multiple times in recent years – has been recognised with a prestigious Commonwealth “Points of Light” award by the Queen.
Treaty Committee To Be Set Up
The State Government is setting up a Treaty Advancement Committee to advance the Path to Treaty process with First Nations Queenslanders.
Callide MP Crosses Floor
LNP Member for Callide Colin Boyce voted against his party on a major piece of environmental legislation this week.
Three New Qld Cases
Queensland Health has announced three new COVID-19 cases in the State but none are currently considered to be a risk to the community.
Shutdown To Boost Economy
Unit 2 at Tarong Power Station is about to undergo a $36.2 million overhaul which is tipped to pump millions of dollars into the local economy.
TRC Investigates ‘Smart’ Meters
Toowoomba Regional Council is taking the first steps towards introducing smart water meters into the region.
Trio Appointed To GRDC Panel
Three new members have been appointed to the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Northern Region Panel for the next two years.
Confidence Boost For Dairy
Well-known Gympie farmer John Cochrane has injected new hope into the future of Queensland’s dairy industry with the launch on Friday of a range of bottled milk.
MP Calls For Border Talks
Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has criticised the “arbitrary” nature of COVID-19 border closures, saying State Premiers should be working more closely with border communities.
Crash On Highway
One person was transported by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital after a crash on the D’Aguilar Highway on Thursday afternoon.
Tate Scoops Trophy Double
The second annual Barry Stead Memorial Day attracted 14 riders to the Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club’s track at Kingaroy Showgrounds on Saturday.
Councils Eligible For Bushfire Relief
Council and State agencies in the Gympie, Toowoomba and Somerset local government areas can now apply for up to $5 million in joint State / Federal bushfire relief.
Man Charged Over Hotel Breach
A 25-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly escaped mandatory hotel quarantine as part of COVID-19 border restrictions in Toowoomba.
Sky High Prices At Auction
Lady Bjelke-Petersen – or “Lady Flo” as she was better known – would have celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday.
Council Seeks Pool Manager
South Burnett Regional Council is inviting tenders for the lease of the South Burnett Aquatic Centre at Nanango.
Pushbike Rider Injured
An elderly pushbike rider suffered minor injuries when he was struck by a vehicle at Booie last week.
