Cattle Sales Remain Strong
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have had little effect on local cattle sales.
Mobile Outages Planned For Bunyas
Residents and visitors to the Bunya Mountains can expect to experience some mobile phone disruptions between May 31 and June 7.
COVID-19 Toll Rises To Seven
Queensland’s COVID-19 death toll has risen to seven following the death of a 30-year-old man in Blackwater on Tuesday.
$20,000 RACQ Grants Open
The RACQ Foundation has announced that community groups hit by the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for grants of up to $20,000.
June Deadline For Dairy Processors
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has urged dairy farmers and milk processors to know their rights and obligations under the new mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct.
‘False Hope’ For Small Business
South Burnett small businesses have been given nothing but false hope with the State Government’s COVID-19 business grants already drying up, Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says.
Council Approves Export Hub
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved the application for a huge new Regional Trade Distribution Centre near Wellcamp Airport.
Famous Face To Greet Runners
Australian long-distance running legend Ron Grant will be the official ambassador for a new running festival which will debut in the South Burnett on April 3 next year.
Thieves Leave Empty-Handed
Would-be thieves escaped empty-handed after targeting a residence on Boat Mountain Road in Murgon on Saturday.
66 Charged During Police Operation
Police have charged a total of 66 people during an eight-month operation targeting the supply of dangerous drugs in Blackbutt, Yarraman, Nanango and Kingaroy.
Two More Jets Join LifeFlight
RACQ LifeFlight has added two more Challenger 604 aircraft to its medevac fleet.
Young Driver Fined $622
A teenager on red P plates has been fined $622 after being caught doing 140km/h on the Wide Bay Highway.
$49,000 Grant To BCCA
The Burnett Catchment Care Association (BCCA) will receive $49,005 from Round 3 of the Federal Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants program.
$1m Drought Projects Announced
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $1 million from the Federal Government’s “Drought Communities Program Extension” for a string of local projects.
Cane Farmers Join AgForce
AgForce Cane is now a reality despite opposition from some AgForce members and rival producer groups.
Vets Sign Up For ‘Operation: Wanted’
COVID-19 can’t stop the RSPCA from running its annual desexing campaign, “Operation: Wanted”.
Chilly Return To Almost-Normal Life
It was more than a little chilly but patrons at Wondai’s markets were keen to enjoy a small return to “almost-normal” life on Saturday morning.
Canteen Building Seeks New Owner
Kingaroy Hospital’s old canteen building is up for sale, and the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary are keen to see it stay in the community’s hands.
Welcome Back To School!
It was “back to school” on Monday across Queensland with in-classroom learning resuming for students in all years
Council Urges Small Business Support
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has urged the community to step up and support small business during Queensland Small Business Month.
