MP Updated On Swine Fever
Agriculture Minister Mark Furner has had a second meeting with the African Swine Fever – Queensland Awareness and Action Forum to review the State’s preparedness should the deadly pig disease be detected in Australia.
Historic Tanker Returns To Yarraman
A “bomb” was dropped into Yarraman on Tuesday morning … and the local residents couldn’t be happier.
Santa Paws Coming To RSPCA
Santa Claus will be making many visits to the South Burnett over coming weeks – and one of them will be to Kingaroy’s RSPCA shelter on Tuesday, December 3.
Motorbike Rider Injured
A man aged in his 40s was taken to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a motorcycle crash in Kingaroy on Tuesday afternoon.
Charity Lunch Seats Available
There are still seats available for this year’s Mayor’s Community Luncheon at Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday (November 22).
Council Debt Cut By $5.5m
South Burnett Regional Council reduced its debt by $5.5 million and increased its cash reserves to $48 million in 2018-19.
Sir Leo To Speak At AgForce Forum
One of the architects of the LNP’s “New Bradfield Scheme” to irrigate inland Queensland will be the guest speaker at AgForces’s “Climate For Change” forum in Dalby on Friday (November 22).
Antonio To Stand Again
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio confirmed on Tuesday morning that he would be restanding at the March 2020 Local Government elections.
Aussie Farms Loses Charity Status
MP David Littleproud has welcomed a decision to strip Aussie Farms of its charitable status
Christmas Appeal Is Even Bigger!
The Queensland Police Service’s Christmas Food Drive in the South Burnett is even bigger than what we reported last week! All the local police stations are involved, and it will run right up until Christmas
Rotary Rewards Proud Workers
Kingaroy Rotary Club breathed new life into its “Pride Of Workmanship” awards on Saturday night, and was rewarded with more nominations than it could accommodate.
‘Oldies’ Share Golden Memories
Spring Fever hit Cherbourg in style at the recent Golden Oldies celebration.
Red Earth Reports Back
Red Earth Community Foundation will be hosting a breakfast in Kingaroy on December 18 to update the South Burnett community on the not-for-profit group’s activities during 2019.
Fire Affects Water Supply
The devastating bushfire in the Pechey area over the past few days has affected Toowoomba’s water supply.
A Top Day For Dalby Duo
Trainer David Reynolds and his jockey-wife Leeanne McCoy scaled the heights at Mount Perry on Saturday.
Fire Crews Kept Busy
Firefighters were kept busy at the weekend attending a string of fires throughout the greater South Burnett region.
Woman Airlifted After Highway Crash
A woman was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway at South Nanango on Sunday morning.
Black Snake Fire Update
The Black Snake fire is now contained and is not threatening properties.
Thornside Fire Update
Residents of the Thornside locality, near Widgee, were advised on Friday morning that it was now safe to return to their homes.
Monsildale Fire: Advice
QFES advised on Saturday afternoon that the Monsildale bushfire, north-east of Linville, is still burning within containment lines.
