Wondai Festival’s Ready To Run
The Wondai Country Running Festival is one of the few South Burnett events in 2020 that didn’t decide to “pull the plug” early during the COVID-19 pandemic.
$13m For Disaster Resilience
Local councils and not-for-profit organisations can apply for a share of a $13 million fund set up to help local communities better prepare for future disasters.
Seven Charged, Alcohol Seized
Seven people have been charged with a total of about 12 charges during Operation Checkerband in Cherbourg at the weekend.
Do You Own These Bikes?
Kingaroy Police are keen to return a number of pushbikes to their rightful owners.
MP Releases Age Pension Guide
An updated Age Pension guide is now available from Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien’s office and website.
Online Survey For Pork Producers
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is conducting research into what biosecurity practices are being used by pork producers to protect Queensland from African Swine Fever.
Leo Honoured With OAM
Murgon Business and Development Association president – and well-known local businessman – Leo Geraghty has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
New Nanango Trainer Edges Closer
Hopefully Nicole Vuille, 29, will soon saddle up her first winner.
Former Maranoa MP Earns Honour
Retired former Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott, 76, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Two Crashes In Kingaroy
Five people were assessed by paramedics after a crash in Kingaroy early on Sunday morning.
Murgon’s $1.59m Dream Comes True
Murgon’s planned Cultural Centre – including an art gallery and fossil museum – will become a reality following a Federal Government grant of $1.596 million announced on Friday
CommBank Fined $5m
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered the Commonwealth Bank pay a $5 million penalty for ripping off more than 8600 rural customers.
Two Charged With Drug Offences
Police have charged two men with serious drug offences after allegedly locating a significant quantity of cannabis at a Kingaroy home.
High Court To Hear Acland Appeal
A new chapter in the long running saga of New Hope’s proposed coal mine expansion at Acland began on Friday when the Oakey Coal Action Alliance (OCAA) was granted special leave to appeal to the High Court.
TRC Campgrounds Reopen
Toowoomba Regional Council is reopening campgrounds from Friday (June 5) in line with the State Government’s Roadmap to Easing COVID-19 restrictions.
$27,750 For Yarraman Festival
Yarraman residents will also be celebrating after Friday’s announcement of Building Better Regions Fund projects, with $27,750 Federal cash to flow to the town.
$11.3m Facelift Gets Green Light
It was the case of third time lucky for Kingaroy’s much-discussed revitalisation with the announcement on Friday the Federal Government will be contributing $4.5 million towards the $11.3 million project.
Council’s Free Camps Reopen
South Burnett Regional Council advised on Tuesday that its 48-hour free camping areas are, in fact, open.
Council Praises Tower Funding
South Burnett Regional Council has welcomed the announcement that a mobile phone tower will be erected at Cooranga North.
Man Charged Over Dogs
A a 37-year-old Goomeri man has been charged with animal neglect after RSPCA investigators visited a home in Goomeri earlier this week.
