Committee Signs Up New Members
The new interim management committee of the Nanango Race Club introduced themselves to the racing public at a meet’n’greet held at the Lee Park Racecourse on Sunday morning.
AgForce To Fight Any Move on Buffel
AgForce Qld has reacted angrily to reported moves to list buffel grass as a Weed of National Significance.
Man Charged After Widgee Raid
Police have charged a man with multiple drug and child exploitation material offences after executing a search warrant in Widgee.
Two Vehicles Stolen
Police are investigating after two vehicles were allegedly stolen from Brooklands and Chahpingah in separate incidents.
Key Milestone In Stage 2
The last concrete has been poured on site for the turbine foundations for Stage 2 of the Wambo Wind Farm project.
TRC Facilities Reopen
Most Toowoomba Regional Council reopened on Monday after the temporary closures linked to TC Alfred.
Scorpions Notch Up Another Win
Nanango Scorpions, sitting in second spot on the South Burnett senior cricket ladder, proved too strong for Tingoora Huntsman last Saturday.
Toowoomba LDMG ‘Stands Up’
The Toowoomba Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has moved to “Stand Up” status ahead of TC Alfred crossing the coastline.
$4.5m Promise To Fix Estate Roads
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce announced a surprise $4.5 million commitment to fund Stage 2 of the Wondai Industrial Estate during a trip to the South Burnett on Thursday.
Vehicle Crashes Into Shop
A woman was injured when a vehicle ploughed into a shop in Youngman Street, Kingaroy, on Thursday night.
National Parks Closed For Safety
The Department of the Environment has temporarily closed many local National Parks and State Forests ahead of Cyclone Alfred to ensure public safety.
Cyclone Modelling ‘Favourable’
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group, which held its quarterly meeting on Thursday in Kingaroy, says the modelling for TC Alfred looks “favourable” for the South Burnett.
TRC Suspends Services
TRC is suspending kerbside waste collections and closing waste management facilities from Friday morning until further notice.
Date Change For Dinner
Cyclone Alfred has forced the Kingaroy Men’s Shed to reschedule its popular “Dinner Under The Stars”.
Field Day Offers Growers Options
South Burnett growers had the opportunity recently to learn more about new options available when they consider their next summer crop.
Motorbike Rider Injured
A man was transported by ambulance to Gympie Hospital after a motorcycle crash on the Wide Bay Highway on Wednesday.
Rabo Fund Offers Grants
The Rabo Community Fund is calling for grant applications from rural and regional community organisations making a meaningful contribution to their community.
Entries Open For Training Awards
Entries are now open for the third annual South Burnett Training Awards, hosted by the Rotary Satellite Club of Kingaroy (Sunrise).
More JEV Found In Piggeries
More cases of Japanese encephalitis virus have been detected in Queensland piggeries.
Bee Pest Detected In Lockyer Valley
Biosecurity Queensland is testing samples from beehives in the Lockyer Valley after fears the Varroa destructor mite has crossed the NSW border into Queensland.
