2020: Year Of Indigenous Tourism
Next year has been designated the Year of Indigenous Tourism in Queensland.
Driver Hurt In Crash
A driver has been taken to hospital by ambulance after a vehicle struck a kangaroo on Saturday afternoon.
QFES Declares Fire Emergency
A State of Fire Emergency has been declared across 42 Local Government Areas in Queensland
Bushfire Burns Near Kingaroy Homes
A “Prepare To Leave” warning was issued to local residents on Saturday afternoon after a fire broke out behind houses in Premier Drive in Kingaroy.
Work To Start On Regional Plan
The State Government announced this week that work will begin soon on developing a new Regional Plan aimed at boosting jobs in the Wide Bay Burnett region.
Fire Ban Extended To TRC
Local fire bans were invoked at 10:30am on Friday for the Toowoomba and Southern Downs council areas.
New Role At Stanwell
Former chair of the Australian Energy Council, Jennifer Tarr, has been appointed general manager at Stanwell Energy, the retail arm of Stanwell Corporation.
Falling Clown Seeks New Home
Kingaroy’s Visitor Information Centre complex may soon have a new resident … but only if he can be attached to the inside of the roof.
Vale Paul … A Quiet Hero
A funeral will be held next week for former Yarraman resident – and Bomber Command airman – Vincent “Paul” Tunn who died on Monday aged 97
Medals Come Home To Murgon
The memory of a former Murgon resident who served in New Guinea during World War II won’t be forgotten, thanks to a generous donation to the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch by his daughter.
Have You Seen Clive?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help find a 74-year-old man travelling in central Queensland.
AgForce Welcomes Drought Package
AgForce Qld has welcomed the Federal Government’s new drought support measures, saying they will deliver much-needed economic stimulus for farm-dependent communities and small businesses.
Police Probe Sudden Death
Police are investigating the sudden death of a three-year-old girl at Cambooya on Wednesday night.
Fire Weather Warning
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued fire weather warnings for Thursday and Friday for parts of southern Queensland.
Cup Day Triumph At Kumbia
Hats off to the Kumbia Races … literally! Despite the incredibly windy conditions, the annual Kumbia Cup race went off with only a few hitches on Tuesday.
CEO Humbled by Award
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt has had a slightly longer name since June.
Work Bans To Start
More than 7000 school teachers and support staff from 195 Catholic schools across Queensland are set to commence work bans on Thursday as part of protected industrial action.
Tourism Agreement In Limbo
An official agreement between the South Burnett Regional Council and the Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation is in limbo.
Cherbourg Wins Recycling Award
Cherbourg Council picked up a surprise award last week when representatives were called down to Brisbane for a ceremony to mark the first birthday of Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme.
$3955 Grant To Sub-Branch
Wondai RSL Sub-Branch has received a $3955 grant through Department of Veteran Affairs’ Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) program.
