‘Sad Day For Agriculture’
Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd said the closure of the Longreach and Emerald Ag Colleges on Friday was “the end of an era”.
Urgent Call To Replace Burnt Bridge
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has called on the State Government to replace Running Creek Bridge urgently.
‘Disturbance’ Closes Streets
A disturbance in a house in Taylor Street East in Murgon – which tied up police resources for several hours – was resolved without incident on Friday afternoon.
Inquiry To Probe Tree
Laws Link To Bushfires
An inquiry into past and current vegetation and land management policy, practice and legislation and their effect on the intensity and frequency of bushfires has begun in Canberra.
Hope For Peanut Allergy Vaccine
Australian researchers say peanut allergies could become a thing of the past if breakthrough research from the University of South Australia develops a radically new way to vaccinate people against the potentially life-threatening condition.
Mt Stanley Bushfire: Update
A fire which broke out more than a month ago at Mt Stanley, north-east of Nanango, escalated on Friday with authorities telling campers at Landcruiser Mountain Park they should leave now.
Do You Recognise Them?
Kingaroy police never forget – or give up – which is why they’re currently trying to identify two women caught on security cameras more than two years ago.
Paradise Dam Inquiry Begins
The independent inquiry into the structural and stability issues at Paradise Dam has begun.
Booubyjan Bushfire: Advice
QFES issued an “Advice: Stay Informed” alert to local residents on Friday afternoon for a bushfire at Booubyjan.
Artists Do It For Love
One of the South Burnett’s oldest painting groups believes it has survived for 11 years because its focus is as much about socialising as it is about art.
Coles Pays $5.25m To End Milk Dispute
A drawn-out legal battle over milk payments to farmers has been avoided after a commitment from Coles to pay processor Norco about $5.25 million
Changes To Farm Allowance
Changes passed by Federal Parliament on Thursday should make it easier for more drought-affected farmers and their families to access the Farm Household Allowance.
Severe Fire Risk Again
A severe fire danger has been forecast for Friday for the Wide Bay / Burnett and Darling Downs / Granite Belt areas.
Fire Crews Contain Blaze
Fire crews quickly contained a grassfire which broke out on Thursday afternoon near River Road in Kingaroy.
South Burnett Fire Bans Extended
The local fire ban in place in the South Burnett Regional Council area has been extended again.
Teenager Hurt In Buggy Crash
A teenager has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after an incident on a private property at Bells Bridge on Wednesday evening.
Mungbean Scientist Gets Rare Award
A State Government scientist has been made a life member of the Australian Mungbean Association (AMA) to recognise his outstanding contribution to the mungbean industry.
Plaque Marks End Of Naming Saga
A small plaque attached to a bench in Drayton Street, Nanango has marked the end of one of the South Burnett Regional Council’s most extraordinary infrastructure naming decisions.
BOM Warns Of ‘Severe’ Fire Risk
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned there is a severe risk of bushfires in the Wide Bay-Burnett and Darling Downs regions on Thursday and Friday.
Warm Water Fires Up The Fish!
The hot weather and potential afternoon storm build-ups are creating some great opportunities for big Bass and Yellowbelly
