Vandals Target Water Standpipes
Vandals have been blamed for knocking the Nanango high-flow water standpipe out of action recently.
Airbag Alert Lifted To ‘Critical’
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a critical recall for vehicles fitted Takata alpha airbags, urging people to stop driving them immediately,
Fire Burning At Cinnibar
Fire crews are fighting a large bushfire burning near Old Boonara Road and Kilkivan-Tansey Road at Cinnabar, west of Kilkivan.
Woman Critically Injured In Crash
Four people were injured – one critically – in a head-on collision on the Wide Bay Highway near Kilkivan on Friday morning.
Uni Invention Zaps Weeds
The University of Melbourne is tackling herbicide resistance with microwaves thanks to a device invented by Dr Graham Brodie from the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences.
Cattle Kids Camp At Wondai
Wondai Showgrounds played host to 80 young cattle enthusiasts during the recent four-day Queensland Limousin Youth Camp.
Farmers Urged To Apply For IDPs
Primary producers in the western parts of the Gympie Regional Council area have been encouraged to apply for Individual Droughted Property declarations as the dry spell continues to grip the region
Profits Power ‘Secret Tax’
The State Government has squeezed an extra $333 million in profits from electricity customers, according to the LNP.
QDO Teams Up With Rural Aid
Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has announced a new on-farm counselling program with Rural Aid to support the mental health and well-being of dairy farmers.
BOM Releases New Climate Guides
Bureau of Meteorology has released the first of its Regional Weather and Climate Guides designed to give farmers the best possible climate information available to help make sound business decisions.
‘Strong Belief In South Burnett’
The former Wide Bay Burnett Electricity Board building in Kingaroy, which has stood vacant for many years, is again buzzing with life.
Dinner Tickets On Sale
Tickets are available online for this weekend’s “Fork, Field and Vine” dinner, billed as a long table sunset dinner in the vineyard.
Fire Bans Extended
The local fire ban in the South Burnett has been extended until midnight on Friday, October 18
Grass Fires Along Highway
Fire crews on Wednesday afternoon were tackling multiple grass fires burning beside the Bunya Highway, near Deep Creek Road and Reedy Creek Road, at Benair.
Pig Pandemic Hits East Timor
Ag Minister Bridget McKenzie has predicted one-quarter of the world’s pigs will be dead by year’s end
Aussies Dominate Farm Jobs
Australian citizens dominate the agriculture workforce, with overseas workers more common on horticultural farms, the latest ABARES farm survey has revealed.
Motorbike Rider Dies In Crash
A male motorcyclist died and a female driver was critically injured in a head-on crash on the Brisbane Valley Highway at Ironbark on Tuesday night.
Ex-Mayor To Head Pay Panel
Former Sunshine Coast mayor Bob Abbot will chair the new Local Government Remuneration Commission.
Two Face 57 Charges
Two men face charges linked to more than 18 incidents across the South Burnett and other parts of Queensland over the past three weeks.
Local Property Prices Buoyant
Several South Burnett towns enjoyed a buoyant real estate year, according to research company CoreLogic.
