Cop That Gympie!
Police from Gympie and the South Burnett swooped on the Kingaroy Cricket Club on Thursday night … but it was all for a good cause.
Police Memories Will Live Forever
Former and serving police officers gathered in Nanango on Friday to pay tribute to a fellow officer who died in 2010, and receive a copy of a book dedicated to his memory.
Qld Signs Inland Rail Agreement
The much-discussed Inland Rail project – linking Melbourne to Brisbane – took a major step forward on Friday with the signing of an agreement between the Federal and Queensland governments.
Rollover At Cloyna
Three people were taken to Murgon Hospital after a single-vehicle rollover at Cloyna on Friday evening.
Court Recognises Native Title
The first Native Title land claim in the South Burnett area was decided on Monday when the Federal Court recognised the rights of the traditional custodians of more than 330ha of country between Chinchilla and Glencoe.
Fire Ban Extended
The local fire ban in place in the Toowoomba Regional Council area has been extended.
TRC ‘Not Consulted’ Over Dam Pipeline
Toowoomba Regional Council was only informed the night before a media release went out about a State Government feasibility study to use its infrastructure to supply water to Warwick, Cr Nancy Sommerfield has claimed.
Nanango’s Merry Christmas Card
Although Lee Park is a long way away from Santa’s cottage, there will be a jolly roll up of horses and racegoers keen to kick off the festive season on Sunday
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Christmas Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway on Sunday, December 1.
$3000 Drought Aid Available
South Burnett farming families affected by drought have been urged to apply to either St Vinnies or the Salvos for assistance.
Ex-Judge To Head Dam Inquiry
An independent inquiry will be held into Paradise Dam following the release on Friday of technical reports which detail structural issues with the dam.
Mayor Defends Swickers’ Discount
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has defended a decision by Council to charge Swickers’ a lesser rate for water used at their Kingaroy abattoir.
Drivers Face $1000 Phone Fines
The State Government is bringing in the toughest laws in Australia to stop people using their mobile phones while driving.
TRC To Answer Water Queries
Toowoomba Regional Council’s water team will be visiting 11 communities across the region during December and January to explain the current water restrictions.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman aged in her 60s was airlifted to hospital after a single-vehicle crash on the Burnett Highway on Thursday.
Tourism Meeting At Wooroolin
The South Burnett Regional Council will hold a public meeting at Wooroolin Hall in early December to unveil its plans for tourism promotion in 2020
Booubyjan Couple At Awards
Beef producers Russell and Catriona Murdoch say the improvements they have made to their 1900ha property at Booubyjan have paid off … both financially and ecologically.
BOM Predicts More Dry Weather
The Bureau of Meteorology has no good news for farmers in its 2019-20 Summer Outlook released on Thursday … there’s more dry weather ahead.
Supermarkets Asked To Explain Milk Prices
LNP Senator Susan McDonald has urged Coles and Woolworths – and the milk processing companies that supply them – to explain publicly why Queensland farmers are paid less for their milk than it costs to produce.
Five Charged After Goomeri Raids
Five people have been charged after a series of drugs raids in Goomeri on Wednesday morning.
