Lifeline For Wine College
The State Government has stepped in to support the Queensland College of Wine Tourism after the college’s partnership with the University of Southern Queensland ended.
Crackdown Nets Bad Drivers
Six drink drivers – and 30 drug drivers – were detected during the recent targeted traffic operation in the Darling Downs Police District.
Two Hurt In Crash
Two people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a collision in Kingaroy on Friday morning.
Christmas Spirit Hits Wondai
Christmas spirit burst out in Wondai on Wednesday evening with the town’s annual Christmas Carols in Coronation Park.
Man Hurt In Workplace Accident
A man aged in his 20s has suffered serious chest injuries in a workplace accident in Nanango.
Very Strong Support For Nuclear: MP
Nationals Leader David Littleproud says the Opposition has already gained the “social licence” in local communities for nuclear power generation and has warned State Premiers to “get out of the way” should a Coalition Government be elected in 2025.
Date Set For Water Plant Hearing
South Burnett Regional Council’s multi-million dollar claim against the company which built the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant is still progressing slowly in the Brisbane Supreme Court.
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like …
The clock’s counting down quickly to Christmas! There’s already been a few big Christmas carols events held in the South Burnett, including Sunday night’s show at the Kingaroy Town Hall.
$1000 Bursary Offer For Women
South Burnett women aged 30 or more who would like to further their personal or business development skills have been invited to apply for a $1000 bursary.
Argent Strikes Success In France
Blackbutt superstar Mitch Argent was part of the Australian team which secured its fifth back-to-back Stihl Timbersports Team World Championship at the prestigious international competition held recently in Toulouse.
Volunteer Grants Open
Expressions of Interest for the Federal Government’s 2024-25 Volunteer Grants scheme are now open.
Ergon To Wrap More Poles
Ergon Energy Network plans to install fireproof mesh on another 2000 power poles in bushfire zones across Queensland.
MP Meets With Regional Reps
Recently sworn-in Minister for Regional and Rural Development Dale Last has met with Regional Development Australia leaders to identify opportunities for collaboration and investment.
Borumba Costs ‘Blow Out’ To $18b
Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki plans to meet with Queensland Hydro – the corporation responsible for the Borumba Pumped Hydro project – this week “to work out a way forward to save the project”.
Old Days Live On At Booie Hall
It’s hard to imagine these days when there are cameras everywhere, but no one really seems to know exactly when the Booie Farmers Hall was officially opened.
Man Run Over By Bobcat
A man aged in his 20s has been taken to hospital after a bobcat accident at South Nanango.
Hit-Run Charges In Court
Charges against a man arrested after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle were mentioned in court on Friday.
QAS Called To Two Crashes
A woman and her young child were lucky to escape serious injury in a single-vehicle crash at Cinnibar on Saturday afternoon.
Film Captures Lifeblood Of Blackbutt
A short documentary that provides a snapshot of the long history of the timber industry in the Blackbutt and Benarkin areas premiered at a special dinner recently.
Councils To Defend Asbestos Claims
A former Kingaroy Shire Council employee is suing five Queensland councils for almost $1.3 million in damages for personal injuries after developing mesothelioma which he alleges was connected to exposure to asbestos dust at work.
