Weather Brings Chilly Start To May
South Burnett residents who thought it was chillier than usual on Saturday morning weren’t imagining it.
Four Charged After Raids
Murgon detectives have charged four people after raids targeting cannabis production in Wondai, Stonelands, Hivesville and Wooroonden.
Last Blade Locked In At Coopers Gap
The Coopers Gap wind farm project has passed a major milestone with the completion of construction of the final turbine.
Council Shelves Tourism Plan
A proposed marketing plan to encourage more tourists to visit the South Burnett has been shelved due to COVID-19.
Mayor Discusses First Council Meeting
History was made in Kingaroy on Wednesday afternoon when new South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto held the first of his promised “after Council meeting” press conferences.
TRC Unveils COVID-19 Micro Grants
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting applications for the new Coronavirus Community Support Micro Grants program, part of the $10.5 million relief package endorsed by Council this week.
Have Some Pumpkin Fun At Home
The Great Australian Pumpkin Roll – which was to go ahead in Goomeri on May 31 before COVID-19 came along – is going virtual
Traffic Down, Road Toll Up
Authorities are pleading with Queenslanders to drive safely this long weekend as COVID-19 travel restrictions ease.
LNP Petition Calls For COVID-19 Grants
The LNP has launched an online petition calling for State Government COVID-19 emergency relief grants for small businesses.
Police To Monitor 50km Rule
Police will be out and about ensuring travellers are obeying the 50km COVID-19 non-essential travel limit this weekend.
SBRC Unveils New Council Roles
Some major changes in portfolio responsibilities were announced at South Burnett Regional Council’s meeting on Wednesday.
Just One More Case In Qld
Queensland has had one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, taking the State total since the pandemic began to 1034.
Stay Line Aware With Trees
Ergon Energy says a number of home gardeners in Queensland are lucky to be alive after the trees and vegetation they were cutting recently came into contact with powerlines.
Premier Clarifies Farm Work Rules
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has assured growers they can maintain a seasonal workforce while meeting their COVID-19 public health obligations.
Fees And Charges Frozen
South Burnett councillors voted unanimously on Wednesday to freeze Council’s schedule of fees and charges for at least six months.
Council Wants Grazing Fee Waived
South Burnett Regional Council will continue to press the State Government to eliminate or reduce the costs of Roadside Grazing Permits.
Gympie Regional Council CEO Resigns
Gympie Regional Council will begin an immediate search for a new CEO following the sudden resignation of incumbent Bernard Smith on Wednesday.
TRC Approves $10.5m Relief Package
Yarraman and Cooyar ratepayers will receive a $125 rates credit as part of a $10.5 million COVID-19 economic relief package adopted by Toowoomba Regional Council.
Man Killed In Buggy Accident
A 74-year-old Kumbia man has died after an accident involving a golf buggy on a private property near Kumbia on Tuesday afternoon.
Dams To Reopen
Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma Dam recreation areas will re-open for day use this weekend.
