Back-To-School Plans
Years 11-12, Kindy, Prep and Year 1 students will return to regular classes next week
Fatal Ute Fall
A 60-year-old man critically injured after falling from a moving vehicle in Wondai on Saturday night has died in hospital.
Cherbourg Loosens Travel Restrictions
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has introduced some changes to the current travel restrictions in the Cherbourg community.
Call To Release At-Risk Prisoners
The Australian Indigenous Doctors Association has joined the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legal Services in supporting a call to release Indigenous prisoners due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
No Cases In Darling Downs
There are no known active cases of COVID-19 in the Darling Downs Health area following the recovery of the 42nd confirmed patient in the region at the weekend.
Quad Bike Rider Dies
A 26-year-old Kingaroy man has died after a quad bike crash at Taabinga on Sunday morning.
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.
