Two Charged With Drug Offences
Police have charged two men with serious drug offences after allegedly locating a significant quantity of cannabis at a Kingaroy home.
High Court To Hear Acland Appeal
A new chapter in the long running saga of New Hope’s proposed coal mine expansion at Acland began on Friday when the Oakey Coal Action Alliance (OCAA) was granted special leave to appeal to the High Court.
TRC Campgrounds Reopen
Toowoomba Regional Council is reopening campgrounds from Friday (June 5) in line with the State Government’s Roadmap to Easing COVID-19 restrictions.
$27,750 For Yarraman Festival
Yarraman residents will also be celebrating after Friday’s announcement of Building Better Regions Fund projects, with $27,750 Federal cash to flow to the town.
$11.3m Facelift Gets Green Light
It was the case of third time lucky for Kingaroy’s much-discussed revitalisation with the announcement on Friday the Federal Government will be contributing $4.5 million towards the $11.3 million project.
Council’s Free Camps Reopen
South Burnett Regional Council advised on Tuesday that its 48-hour free camping areas are, in fact, open.
Council Praises Tower Funding
South Burnett Regional Council has welcomed the announcement that a mobile phone tower will be erected at Cooranga North.
Man Charged Over Dogs
A a 37-year-old Goomeri man has been charged with animal neglect after RSPCA investigators visited a home in Goomeri earlier this week.
Pub Ready To Welcome Patrons Back
The doors of Kingaroy’s Commercial Hotel will be back open from 10:00am on Friday … but customers will notice some temporary post-COVID changes.
New COVID Rules For Gyms
Gyms will be able to open their doors for more than 20 people if they comply with a Fitness Industry COVID Safe Plan.
Study Forecasts COVID-19 Effects
A new study says the economic impact of COVID-19 on the South Burnett’s economy may not be as bad as it will be on the rest of Queensland.
New Face Hits Nanango Streets
There’s a new face on the streets of Nanango with First Year Constable Ben Large joining the ranks of the local police.
Camping Still Banned At Dams
Camping and cabin accommodation at the South Burnett’s two dams will remain closed, despite the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions by the State Government
Hilux ‘Drove Off After Crash’
Kingaroy police are calling for witnesses to a traffic crash which occurred on Railway Terrace last Wednesday (May 27).
Winter Plantings Tipped To Rise
Queensland’s winter crop planting has been tipped to rise by 44 per cent in the 2020-21 season to 0.95 million hectares.
Numbers Up At Latest Sale
Numbers were up at the most recent Murgon cattle sale on Tuesday, with 300 export cattle and 1000 feeders and weaners yarded.
Childcare Staff Robbed At Knifepoint
Detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a childcare centre in Kingaroy last Thursday (May 28).
LDMG Status Lowered To ‘Alert’
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group has lowered its readiness status in line with the State Government’s relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions.
$3.31m For ‘Shovel-Ready’ Projects
South Burnett Regional Council is receiving $3.31 million for “shovel-ready” projects from the State Government under the Works For Queensland COVID round
Gympie Council To Slash Spending
Gympie Regional Council will examine all options to cut spending in the wake of a damning report on the Council’s financial management.
