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$2m Storm Loss At Orchard

$2m Storm Loss At Orchard

Kumbia stonefruit growers Teresa and Lindsay Francis are the face of Thursday’s wild storms in the South Burnett … losing more than $2 million worth of crops in the matter of just a few minutes.

Enchanting Tale Comes To Life

Enchanting Tale Comes To Life

South Burnett Musical Comedy Society’s massive production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” cast a spell on audiences at the new Kingaroy Performing Arts Centre on Friday night

Hail Victims Back Home

Hail Victims Back Home

A young Kingaroy mother and her daughter are recovering at home after being pelted by hail during Thursday’s storm.

Boy Struck By Fallen Tree

Boy Struck By Fallen Tree

An 11-year-old boy was airlifted to Brisbane in a critical condition on Friday afternoon after he was pinned under a fallen tree at Coolabunia.

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning

At 3:27pm on Thursday, the Bureau of Meteorology issued a TORNADO WARNING for north-west of Kilkivan:

Logan Street’s Long Wait Is Over

Logan Street’s Long Wait Is Over

It’s not every day that ratepayers break out into spontaneous applause when councillors discuss roadworks … but it’s been a long wait for Logan Street residents.

Last Chance To Comment On Parks Plan

Last Chance To Comment On Parks Plan

South Burnett Regional Council has opened a small window of opportunity for residents to have a final say on its controversial Draft Sport and Recreation Infrastructure and Strategic Plan.

Two Spots Nominated For Towers

Two Spots Nominated For Towers

South Burnett Regional Council has nominated Mt Mowbullum, on the Bunya Mountains, and Boondooma as priority locations for new mobile phone towers.

$580,000 Grant Reboots Radio

$580,000 Grant Reboots Radio

Cherbourg Council has taken over responsibility for the town’s radio station following a $580,000 investment by the Federal Government.

Grand Finalists Start Strongly

Grand Finalists Start Strongly

Last year’s grand finalists – Cherbourg and Blackbutt – both chalked up wins in Round 1 of the South Burnett cricket competition on Saturday.

Safety Upgrade At Durong

Safety Upgrade At Durong

Transport and Main Roads Department has begun work to “rehabilitate” a 3.2km stretch of Chinchilla-Wondai Road by removing trees and stabilising and strengthening the road.