Firefighters Save Glan Devon Home
Firefighters will patrol the site of a fast-moving grass fire which burned dangerously close to a house at Glan Devon on Thursday afternoon.
Round-Up Ready To Return
The Red Ant Round-Up – a rural medical conference organised every two years – will be returning to Kingaroy in March.
National Drought Hub Launched
A new online tool was launched on Thursday to give farmers a single, straightforward place to find out what drought assistance is available to them.
$600,000 For Building Upgrades
South Burnett Regional Council will spend $400,000 to restump and re-roof Mondure Hall, and a further $200,000 to re-roof Nanango’s Ringsfield House
Man Bitten By Snake
A man has been airlifted from Kingaroy Hospital to Brisbane after he was bitten by a snake on Thursday morning.
Obituary: Wayne Collier
A funeral service was held in Kingaroy on Thursday for well-known local resident Wayne Collier.
MP Promises Cheaper Electricity
Household power bills could drop by about 10 per cent next year if proposals by Energy Queensland are accepted by the Australian Energy Regulator, according to the State Government.
Council To Study Proston-Murgon Trail
The South Burnett Regional Council will apply for a grant to assess the feasibility of extending the South Burnett Rail Trail from Murgon to Proston.
Summer Fishing In The South Burnett
The Christmas and New Year crowds have dispersed but the fishing has remained consistent and despite the low water levels, both South Burnett dams are fishing well.
Fire Permits Cancelled
Fire permits in the South and North Burnett council areas have been cancelled from 8:00am on Thursday (January 31) until further notice.
Bison Beef Up Campdraft Training
Members of the Kumbia Pony Club enjoyed an opportunity at the weekend to experience a bit of the American “wild west” as well as improve their horsemanship skills.
Gallery Adds To Trail Experience
The Blackbutt Art Gallery will be celebrating its 17th birthday this year, and if the summer holiday season is anything to go by it should be a happy occasion.
Fallen Lines Cause Blackout
About 6300 Ergon Energy customers in an area stretching from Booubyjan to Boondooma lost power on Wednesday morning due to fallen powerlines.
Weekend Of Fun And Games
Australia Day was spent in fine fashion around the South Burnett at the weekend … with meat pies, lamingtons, jumping dogs, gumboots and even a few cooee calls.
Woman Undresses, Gets Fined
Police called to a disturbance at a hotel in Haly Street, Kingaroy, on Thursday night found themselves in an unusual situation.
TAFE Offers Training To Farmers
A program to help drought-stricken farmers gain new skills and find off-farm work opportunities began at Kingaroy TAFE this week.
Waverley Earns AM In Honours
Former Murgon resident Waverley Stanley – founder of the Yalari education foundation – was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Honours List announced on Australia Day
Man Hurt In Crash
A man aged in his 30s was transported by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital with neck pain after a single vehicle rollover on the Bunya Highway at Wooroolin on Monday morning.
Thieves Target Local Business
Police are investigating a series of thefts which have occurred in the Murgon, Wondai and Cherbourg areas recently.
Red Earth Seeks Board Members
The Red Earth Community Foundation is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified community members interested in joining the not-for-profit organisation’s Board.
