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.
P-Plate Tests To Restart
Learner drivers will be able to sit for their P-plates again soon with practical driving tests to resume on June 15.
Blue Card Deadline Extended … Again
The State Government has extended its controversial Blue Card application deadline for rural firies again … this time until the end of the upcoming fire season.
MP Supports Work Of JPs
The work of the South Burnett’s Justices of the Peace has been supported through Round 11 of Deb Frecklington’s Local Hero Grants.
Driver Trapped In Rollover
A driver has escaped with minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road on Tuesday.
Target Responds To Online Petition
The online petition launched by South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff in a bid to save the Murgon Target Country store has attracted an official response on the petition webpage.
New Face On The Bench
Magistrate Andrew Sinclair is the new face on the bench in local courts.
Theatre Company Ready To Go!
The COVID-19 pandemic has put most South Burnett community groups temporarily out of action … but while some have ground to a standstill, others have been using the lockdown in highly productive ways.
Cherbourg Restrictions Ease
Travel restrictions are being eased for Cherbourg residents from 7:00am on Tuesday (June 2)
Ag Land Prices ‘Defying COVID-19’
Australian agricultural land prices appear to be defying the COVID-19 economic downturn.
COVID-19: What Is Now Allowed?
Queensland’s COVID-19 restrictions eased again from noon on Monday (June 1) but what exactly are the changes?
Red Earth, BIEDO To Host Ideas Chats
Red Earth Community Foundation (RECF) and Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) are teaming up to host a series of conversations to talk about what we’ve gained from the COVID-19 experience in the Inland Burnett.
MP Plans Bunyas Chat
Member for Callide Colin Boyce will be holding a “catch up” session with Bunya Mountains’ residents on Wednesday, June 10.
