BOM Issues Fire Weather Warning
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Fire Weather Warning for the Wide Bay-Burnett forecast district
$28,300 Men’s Shed Grants Announced
Five local Men’s Sheds have received a total of more than $28,300 in Federal Government grants under Round 19 of the National Shed Development Program.
101 Years Gone But Never Forgotten
Any thoughts that interest in Remembrance Day would fade away after last year’s Centenary commemorations were put to rest on Monday with strong turnouts at events across the South Burnett.
Man Charged With Burglary
A 20-year-old Murgon man has been charged with burglary and entering premises to commit an indictable offence after an alleged incident on October 30.
New Eatery Ready To Go
A new eatery is opening in Kingaroy on Tuesday but there’ll be some familiar faces behind the counter.
Hidden Budget Banks A Doomben Berth
Oakey trainer Graham Banks was victorious in the 1998 Bat Out Of Hell Flying at the Gold Coast with Royal Rego, piloted by Mick Dittman
Qld Health Issues Smoke Advice
The smoke from so many bushfires in southern Queensland has prompted an alert from Queensland Health.
Firies Monitor Kingaroy Blaze
Firefighters were back in action on Sunday at the site of Saturday afternoon’s Premier Drive bushfire in Kingaroy.
2019 Remembrance Day Services
South Burnett residents will pause for a minute’s silence at 11:00am on Monday (November 11) to commemorate Remembrance Day
Search For Missing Man
UPDATE: Police located Mr Senescall in bushland on Monday morning. A police spokesperson said he was now safe and thanked everyone who assisted in the search.
2020: Year Of Indigenous Tourism
Next year has been designated the Year of Indigenous Tourism in Queensland.
Driver Hurt In Crash
A driver has been taken to hospital by ambulance after a vehicle struck a kangaroo on Saturday afternoon.
QFES Declares Fire Emergency
A State of Fire Emergency has been declared across 42 Local Government Areas in Queensland
Bushfire Burns Near Kingaroy Homes
A “Prepare To Leave” warning was issued to local residents on Saturday afternoon after a fire broke out behind houses in Premier Drive in Kingaroy.
Work To Start On Regional Plan
The State Government announced this week that work will begin soon on developing a new Regional Plan aimed at boosting jobs in the Wide Bay Burnett region.
Fire Ban Extended To TRC
Local fire bans were invoked at 10:30am on Friday for the Toowoomba and Southern Downs council areas.
New Role At Stanwell
Former chair of the Australian Energy Council, Jennifer Tarr, has been appointed general manager at Stanwell Energy, the retail arm of Stanwell Corporation.
Falling Clown Seeks New Home
Kingaroy’s Visitor Information Centre complex may soon have a new resident … but only if he can be attached to the inside of the roof.
Vale Paul … A Quiet Hero
A funeral will be held next week for former Yarraman resident – and Bomber Command airman – Vincent “Paul” Tunn who died on Monday aged 97
Medals Come Home To Murgon
The memory of a former Murgon resident who served in New Guinea during World War II won’t be forgotten, thanks to a generous donation to the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch by his daughter.
