State Ramps Up Activist Penalties
Animal activists who conduct protests unfairly targeting Queensland producers could face longer jail terms and bigger fines under legislation introduced into State Parliament on Thursday.
Visitor Numbers Continue To Fall
Visitor numbers to the South Burnett’s five Visitor Information Centres suffered a year-on-year decline of almost 14 per cent between April and June this year.
Stage IV Upgrade Ready To Roll
The latest extension to Cherbourg’s recycling facility is about to come on line, lifting the potential maximum capacity of the facility to an impressive 10,000 tonnes per annum.
New Laws To Free Children
The State Government passed new laws on Thursday to keep young people out of watchhouses.
Open Day At Second Range Crossing
Residents can explore the new $1.6 billion Toowoomba Second Range Crossing when it opens for a special community day on Saturday, September 7.
Shelton To Visit South Burnett
Conservative political activist – and former managing director of the Australian Christian Lobby – Lyle Shelton will be returning to his old stomping ground next month to speak at several venues in the South Burnett.
Nominations Sought To Fill Vacancy
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has invited nominations from the community to fill a vacancy caused by the recent death of Cr Alana Purcell.
Burnett Form Prevailed At Gympie
Four of the five winners at last Saturday’s Gympie program had raced well at recent South Burnett meetings
Celebrating A Centenary Of Service
There was plenty of emotion – plus some very enthusiastic musical performances – when the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch celebrated its centenary in Murgon Town Hall on Saturday night.
Council Approves New Piggery Project
Concerns a new piggery project might lower the value of nearby properties have failed to block an artificial breeding centre in Greenview.
Restrictions Remain … For Now
The South Burnett will stay on Level 3 water restrictions for the present … providing residents continue to use water responsibly.
Car Bursts Into Flames
A Holden Commodore burst into flames on Tuesday night after it ran off the road and crashed into a barbed wire fence near Barkers Creek flats.
Bridges Closed Over Safety Concerns
Children attending Nanango State School will face a longer walk if they want to cross Sandy Creek to enter Pioneer Park.
TRC Inspectors To Check Pets
Toowoomba councillors voted this week to run another inspection program during the next 12 months to check dog registrations – and dog and cat microchipping.
$9000 Grant For QRRRWN Bursaries
The State Government has provided $9000 in bursaries to the Queensland Rural Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN) for their annual conference at Goondiwindi in September.
What’s On At BaconFest
Are you wondering what’s happening where and when at this year’s Kingaroy BaconFest?
BaconFest Street Closures
The annual BaconFest festival this weekend means several streets in Kingaroy will be closed.
Yarraman And Kingaroy Now Linked
Nanango should prepare to welcome a steady stream of tourists in the years ahead, and residents should get used to the idea that many of them will be wearing lycra.
Have You Seen Siemon?
Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 66-year-old man who was reported missing from Sandgate on Monday afternoon.
Local Fire Ban Declared
A local fire ban is in place until midnight on Friday (August 30) in the South Burnett and North Burnett council areas due to the high risk of fires starting in the current conditions.
