On-The-Spot Fines Now Active
New fines to deter on-farm protesters came into force in Queensland on Friday.
Native Title Meeting In Gayndah
A meeting will be held in Gayndah on May 26 as part of the decades-long process by Wakka Wakka native title claimants to gain legal recognition.
Dickabram Bridge To Close Again
Work will resume next week on the $8 million project to rehabilitate the Heritage-listed Dickabram Bridge, part of the former Kingaroy-Theebine rail line.
Have Your Say On Flood Plans
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting Yarraman and Cooyar residents to comment on draft floodplain risk management measures over the next few weeks.
Robbers Burn Stolen Ute
Police have recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux trayback used in two robberies in Kingaroy last week.
Grants For Yarraman Groups
Two Yarraman community groups will benefit from the latest round of Toowoomba Regional Council’s Community Grant Program.
Community Groups Needed For Show
The South Burnett Show Society has an unusual money-making opportunity for community groups … but they’ll need to be quick to take advantage of it
Scouts Get Back To Basics
A mini tent-city sprang up on the outskirts of Kingaroy over the Easter Long Weekend for the annual “Kiwi Woggle”, a celebration of everything linked to scouting.
Barbecue Raises $2000 For Autism
A special lunch held in Kingaroy’s Glendon Street forecourt last Wednesday raised $2000 to help young local residents with autism.
Changes Ahead For Local Libraries
Nanango library will be turned into a boutique library for six months during the refurbishment of the former Nanango Shire Council Chambers.
Gympie Tip Fees Set To Rise
Gympie Regional Council (GRC) residents will soon have to pay substantially more to dump rubbish at Council tips.
Draws Released For Federal Election
The Australian Electoral Commission completed the draws on Wednesday for the upcoming Federal Election, with a total of 1514 candidates running for office across Australia.
‘Bunny’ Pulls Rabbit From Hat
Brian Laherty conjured up an impressive victory on Saturday that delighted both serious and omen punters at Nanango’s Lee Park
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its traditional Anzac Day Race Meeting at the Wondai Racecourse in Baynes Street, Wondai on Thursday, April 25
Denise Has A Lucky Escape
South Burnett Online advertising consultant Denise Keelan has had a lucky escape after her campervan went up in flames at Buderim.
Nanango Man Missing After Festival
A search is under way for a 37-year-old Nanango man who has been reported missing after attending the Rabbits Eat Lettuce music festival near Warwick.
Truck ‘Failed To Stop’
Police are investigating a crash which occurred at the corner of Walter Road and Knight Street in Kingaroy last Wednesday afternoon.
Bike Hire Scheme Starts Soon
South Burnett Regional Council will start an eight-week trial of a free bicycle hire scheme on May 16.
Blaze Destroys Caravan
A caravan was incinerated during a fire on Chinchilla-Wondai Road at Ballogie on Tuesday afternoon.
RSL Project Hinges On Coalition Win
Murgon RSL Sub-Branch will be hoping the Coalition secures victory at the upcoming Federal Election so their proposed Drop-In Centre can go ahead.
