Power Prices Forecast To Fall Again
Power bills for Ergon’s regional Queensland customers are set to drop by $75 a year for a typical household, and $116 a year for a small business, from July 1 this year.
Second Death In Toowoomba
A second man has died in Toowoomba Hospital from COVID-19, bringing Australia’s death toll to 23
Stop Flushing Wipes … Now
Toowoomba Regional Council is urging the community to only flush toilet paper after a rise in pipe blockages during the past two months
Police Seize Drugs, Weapons
Kingaroy detectives have seized drugs and weapons after executing separate search warrants
Second COVID-19 Case Confirmed
A second case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Kingaroy
LDMG Updates Community
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group met in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning
Just Taking A Snake Break …
We know it’s April Fools Day but this story is true …
781 COVID-19 Cases In Qld
There are now 781 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland, up 40 from Tuesday.
Council Closes Toilet Blocks
Public toilet blocks at various locations throughout the South Burnett have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applications Sought For GRDC Panel
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is seeking applications from people interested in joining its Northern Region Panel, which covers Queensland and NSW.
Otto Leads In Mayoral Poll
South Burnett Mayoral candidate Brett Otto has opened up a 470-vote lead over incumbent Keith Campbell in official polling figures after last Saturday’s Council elections.
Teenager Injured In Rollover
A teenage boy was flown to hospital after a quad bike rolled near Kilkivan on Wednesday morning
Border Controls To Tighten Further
Queensland’s border restrictions will be tightened across the State from Friday to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Negotiating The Steeplechase
At present, horse racing (and life in general) is a little akin to the trials and tribulations weathered by jumps jockeys.
Blue Card Deadline For Firies
The State Opposition fears a mass exodus of rural firies now the March 31 deadline for volunteers to apply for a Blue Card has arrived.
New Body To Assist Graingrowers
A new company has been set up to work on behalf of the entire Australian grains supply chain
Qld COVID-19 Cases Now 743
Another 55 people have tested positive to COVID-19 in Queensland, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the State to 743.
Jets Join LifeFlight Fleet
Three RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Air Ambulance jets are now on standby to airlift suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and other patients from Queensland regional centres.
TRC Closes Playgrounds
Toowoomba Regional Council closed all public park playgrounds, outdoor gyms, public barbecue facilities and skate parks from on Monday (March 30) in line with the latest Federal Government health advice.
Weapons Closures Relaxed
Licensed armourers and licensed dealers will now be able to provide essential services to primary producers and other industries which rely on weapons to do their jobs.
