Woman Charged Over Fires
A Murgon woman has been charged with lighting an an unauthorised fire after police were called to several grass fires about 7:30am on December 10.
$120,000 Fine Over Imported Pork
A Brisbane company and its director have been fined a total of $120,000 for biosecurity breaches associated with the transport and storage of imported uncooked pig meat during 2014 and 2015.
Pilot Walks Away From Crash
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is gathering further information about the forced landing of cropduster near the Bunya Highway on Friday morning.
Merry Christmas From Deb
As we approach the festive season and the New Year, I would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and health, happiness and prosperity for 2019.
Man Suffers Critical Injuries
A man aged in his 60s was airlifted to Brisbane in a critical condition after a machinery rollover in the Proston area on Wednesday evening.
PCYC Offers A Restart For Youth
Education Queensland has dipped into the budgets of Murgon State High and Cherbourg and Murgon State schools to make a new PCYC program for disadvantaged young people a reality.
Artists Discuss 10-Year ‘Roadmap’
A meeting in Kingaroy to help frame a 10-year “roadmap” for the future direction of arts in Queensland attracted about 40 local artists, musicians and singers.
Armistice Ball Raises $6600 For Legacy
Legacy received a special donation from the South Burnett Community Orchestra last Friday that will help local Legatees over the festive season.
Blade Delays Slow Wind Farm
Construction of the Coopers Gap Wind Farm could fall behind schedule if a better way to transport turbine blades isn’t found soon.
Wondai Kindy Shuts Down
Wondai Kindergarten closed its doors for 2018 last Thursday, and there are no plans for them to re-open in 2019.
Push To ‘Rebuild’ Drought Relief
Red tape and difficult Centrelink paperwork were two of the issues raised at a special Drought Forum held in Murgon on Tuesday.
Thieves Walk In, Steal Cars
Kingaroy Police have again reminded residents to lock up their homes and cars – even when they are at home – after a spate of thefts in town.
Police Angry At Driver Behaviour
The Christmas Road Safety campaign is just four days old but already Kingaroy police have charged three people with drink-driving.
Drivers Fined After Crashes
Two motorists have been issued with tickets for failing to give way after separate incidents at Kingaroy intersections.
Juniors Picked For Mustangs Squads
Ten junior South Burnett rugby league players have been selected for Western Mustangs development squads for 2019.
Mayor Apologises To Council
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio made a formal apology at Tuesday’s Council meeting as part of a penalty ordered earlier this month by the Local Government Regional Conduct Review Panel.
Man Charged Over Axe Incident
Kingaroy police have charged a man following an incident in Railway Terrace on Tuesday afternoon.
Help Came Flying For Kory
The Queensland campdraft community sprung into action to help the family of a toddler badly injured in a farming accident in September.
Council Staff Examine Petition Issues
Petitions calling on the South Burnett Regional Council to respond to several local issues of concern will be considered by councillors in the New Year
MPs Hear Calls For Crime Crackdown
Opposition police spokesman Trevor Watts visited Murgon and Cherbourg on Monday to hear at first hand residents’ concerns about youth crime in the region.
