Ekka Holiday Next Monday
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded residents that next Monday (August 10) is still the gazetted Ekka Show Holiday for the region.
$13m To Tackle Pests
The Federal Government has announced a $13 million competitive grant round to promote the development of new pest animal and weed control tools.
Connecting With Our
Communities During COVID-19
Since the coronavirus pandemic started several months ago, my staff and I have spoken to many, many people across the electorate.
$285,000 Boost For Local Groups
Thirteen local community groups will be sharing nearly $285,000 from Round 104 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Truck Driver Injured
A truck driver was transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a logging truck overturned near Tansey on Monday afternoon.
Police To Probe Documents
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has confirmed the man currently in home quarantine in Toowoomba was not a consular official.
Electric Prods Banned For Horses
The State Government has introduced new animal cruelty offences in a bid to protect horses in Queensland.
Fun Promised At Fishing Festival
More details have been released about the upcoming “Festival of the Dams” – sponsored by the South Burnett Regional Council – which will be held at Lake Boondooma this month.
LNP President To Quit
LNP State President David Hutchinson is expected to resign on Monday afternoon at a virtual meeting of the party’s State Executive.
Baits Linked To Bigger Dingoes
Researchers have linked an increase in the average size of dingoes to the use of poison baits.
Water Petition Draws 500 Signatures
A petition protesting against a 150 per cent rise in the cost of standpipe water attracted more than 500 signatures at the Nanango Markets on Saturday morning.
Man Injured Chopping Wood
A man aged in his 20s has been airlifted to hospital after he was injured while chopping wood north-west of Kingaroy on Sunday.
New Case In Toowoomba
The Darling Downs Health Service reported one new confirmed case of COVID-19 at the weekend, taking the Queensland total since the pandemic began to 1085.
Numbers Down But Prices Stay Firm
A yarding of 340 head was on offer at the Coolabunia cattle sale on Tuesday, July 28.
Tenders Called To Fix Intersection
Tenders have been called for the $16.6 million upgrade of the notorious Wide Bay / Bruce Highway intersection at Bells Bridge.
Farmers Invited To Apply For Water
Farmers and businesses from Crows Nest to north of Kumbia have been invited to submit expressions of interest for unallocated water in the region.
Four Graduates Join Local Police
South Burnett police stations will receive four new First Year Constables from the latest crop of Oxley Police Academy graduates.
Katie Earns School Scholarship
Murgon State High School student Katie Langton, from Cherbourg, has earned a prestigious Harding Miller Education Foundation scholarship.
Teachers Reject New EBA
Teachers and school support staff have narrowly voted to reject proposed new enterprise agreements at 26 Lutheran schools in Queensland.
Woolies Backs Face Masks
Woolworths customers and employees in COVID-19 hotspot areas in Queensland will be “strongly encouraged” to wear face masks.
