Pechey / Ravensbourne: Prepare To Leave
The bushfire warning for a large blaze burning in the Pechey / Ravensbourne area was lowered to Watch and Act on Friday evening.
Kingaroy Fire: Advice
QFES issued an advice alert on Friday morning for the Kingaroy fire which has been burning since last Saturday afternoon.
Ready To Take On The World!
Kingaroy State High School’s Year 12s showed they’re more than ready to step out into the world on Thursday night … but first they had to step carefully down the red carpet into Kingaroy Town Hall.
‘Explosion’ Gets Teams Scrambling
A catastrophic “explosion and fire” at a business in Youngman Street, Kingaroy, on a recent Sunday morning had fire, ambulance and SES crews scrambling.
Federal Grants Round Opens
South Burnett community groups have been encouraged to apply for grants under Round 4 of the Federal Government’s “Building Better Regions Fund”.
KCCG Executive Re-Elected
The executive committee of the Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group was re-elected at the recent annual general meeting of the association.
Obituary: Henry Hegarty
A funeral service will be held at the Cherbourg Community Hall from 11:00am on Monday (November 18) for well-known local community elder Henry Hegarty
Two Injured In Crash
Two people have been taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway at Harlin on Thursday morning.
New Team At QFF
There’s been changes at the top of the Queensland Farmers Federation, with a new CEO and President taking over the reins.
Police Back Foodbank Appeal
Wondai and Kingaroy police stations are registered drop-off points in the South Burnett for the 2019 Queensland Police Service Christmas Foodbank Drive.
Man Charged Over Alleged Doping
Police from the Queensland Racing Crime Squad have charged a 25-year-old Toowoomba man as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected horse doping.
Qld Health Updates Smoke Alert
Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young has withdrawn a whole-of-community smoke warning but has urged people to remain vigilant while fires continue to burn across the State.
Man Killed In Crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a single vehicle traffic crash on the Burnett Highway at Booubyjan on Wednesday night.
Jimna Fire: Update
HQ Plantations will continue to monitor a bushfire burning near the township of Jimna.
Researchers Uncover Hidden Toll
Most people have heard of the Spanish flu, the 1918-19 pandemic which killed at least 25 million people around the world at the end of World War I.
Bumper Crowd At Gallery
A bumper crowd packed the Wondai Regional Art Gallery for the opening of its November exhibition
Treaty Meeting In Cherbourg
A community consultation meeting about Queensland’s “Path To Treaty” will be held in Cherbourg on November 26.
Fun Golf Day At Proston
Proston Golf Club has a fun day planned for this Saturday for both golfers and non-golfers
Minimise Exposure To Smoke
South Burnett residents have been urged to take precautions to minimise their exposure to smoke.
$8000 Grant For Multicultural Festival
The South Burnett Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation (SBATSI) has secured an $8000 grant to hold the region’s first multicultural festival.
