Firies Enjoy A Rare Day Out
The South Burnett’s hard-working rural firies were saluted on Sunday at a special function organised in Kingaroy.
Wine Exports ‘The Way Of The Future’
At a time when ongoing drought has reduced many of the region’s farms to minimal production, two South Burnett wineries are pioneering new export markets in Asia
Rob’s The Pride Of Nanango Lions
A special presentation was made to a special member at the Nanango Lions Club’s “Den” in George Street on Monday night.
Waterbombers Target Chahpingah Fire
Four waterbombing aircraft and a helicopter were called in on Monday afternoon to target a bushfire burning near Chahpingah.
Safety Message For Year 12s
Murgon emergency services joined together recently to deliver a sobering message about road safety to Year 12 students at Murgon State High School.
Peer Support Plan For Proston
A meeting is being held in Proston on Wednesday (December 11) to discuss the possible formation of a mental health peer support group in the town.
Water Meter ‘Slug For Farmers’
The LNP claims the State Government is planning to slug farmers to install new water meters, while much of the State is in drought.
Four Escape Injury In Crash
Four people escaped injury when their vehicle rolled on the Burrett Highway near Booubyjan on Monday afternoon.
TRC Pushes For Passenger Rail
Toowoomba Regional Council plans to work with key local stakeholders and neighbouring councils to build a business case for a passenger rail service to Toowoomba.
Six To Face Charges
Six people – four men and two women – will face a variety of charges following an incident on Friday in Murgon.
Littleproud Calls For Coles Boycott
Drought Minister David Littleproud has called on shoppers to boycott Coles in the wake of the revelation that it held back millions of “drought dollars” from dairy farmers.
Did You See This Crash?
Police are calling for witnesses to a motorbike crash in Kingaroy on November 19 in which a NSW man was seriously injured.
Man Critically Injured In Crash
A 31-year-old man has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after a head-on collision on Kingaroy-Burrandowan Road at Chahpingah on Sunday afternoon.
Multiple Fires Still Burning
Several bushfires were still burning around the South Burnett region on Sunday.
Seven Hurt In Crashes
Seven people have been injured in separate road crashes in the South Burnett region at the weekend.
Wind Whips Roofs Off Stables
A willy willy ripped the metal roofs off horse stables at the Blackbutt Showgrounds on Friday.
Girl Missing From Kumbia
UPDATE: The girl reported missing from Kumbia overnight has been located safe and well.
Coolabunia To Farewell Murray
A farewell is being held on Sunday afternoon for much-loved Coolabunia State School principal Murray Johnston who is retiring next week after 33 years at the school.
Extra Money For South Burnett Roads
South Burnett Regional Council will receive an extra $3,288,930 from the Federal Government’s Roads To Recovery program following a top-up to the program announced in the Federal Budget.
Eileen Thanked For Years Of Service
A special presentation was made to a local resident at the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch Citizens Auxiliary’s community Christmas lunch on Thursday.
