‘Another Year Of Hard Work’
It has been another year of hard work for South Burnett CTC with a “deluge” of issues that have taxed resources at times, the annual general meeting was told last week.
Grass Fire At Memerambi
Urban and rural fire crews were called to a grass fire burning close to buildings at Memerambi on Wednesday afternoon.
AgForce Seeks ‘Best And Brightest”
AgForce is seeking experienced, enthusiastic and creative thinkers to help drive policies that ensure the continued sustainability and growth of Queensland agribusiness.
Rodeo Contractor Fined $2200
The RSPCA is “disappointed” a rodeo stock contractor was fined just $2200 after a bull was injured during a rodeo at Rockhampton earlier this year.
Man Hurt In Crash
A man aged in his 60s suffered suspected spinal injuries in a single-vehicle crash near Kingaroy on Tuesday night.
Fire Ban From 10:00am
A local fire ban has been imposed from 10:00am Wednesday (today) until 10:00am Friday (November 30) in the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie and North Burnett council areas.
Growing Macadamias Isn’t Peanuts!
Work on developing the South Burnett’s first commercial macadamia plantation began on Monday with the first of 12,000 young trees being planted in a Kingaroy paddock.
$10,000 Grant For Little Athletics
Nanango Little Athletics Club’s plans to build a long jump pit and grandstand at Nanango State High School will be able to take another big leap forward, thanks to a grant from the Federal Government.
Chance For Rural Business To Speak Up
An emerging trend among large Australian and multinational companies to delay payments to rural and regional businesses is being surveyed by the Federal Government.
Burnett Fire Permits Cancelled
Permits to light fires have been cancelled until further notice in both the South Burnett and North Burnett council areas because of the severe risk
Farmers … Don’t Miss The Deadline!
Drought-affected farmers who are yet to apply for Farm Household Allowance are being urged to act quickly to ensure they don’t miss out on thousands of dollars in extra payments available under the scheme.
Scammers Target Business Emails
Scamwatch is calling on businesses to urgently review how they verify and pay invoices after reports about business email compromise scams grew by a third this year.
Thieves Strike Vending Machines
Kingaroy Police are investigating a number of thefts which have occurred in the area over the past week.
$81,000 To Restock Dams
The State Government will spend $81,000 to boost native fish numbers in the South Burnett’s three major dams
Youth Justice ‘In Crisis’
The Opposition says Queensland’s youth justice system is in crisis and an insult to victims of crime
Man Jailed Over Durong Assault
A 44-year-old Durong man who smashed a woman’s window with a stool then threw bottle at her, cutting her arm has been sentenced to …
Zombies Bathe In Buckets Of Blood
Drivers passing through Nanango were treated to a rare spectacle on Saturday afternoon as a parade of 50 zombies shambled slowly along the side of the D’Aguilar Highway.
Youth Hurt In Crash
A 17-year-old Kingaroy youth was admitted to hospital with suspected back injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Hodges Road near Kingaroy on Sunday afternoon.
Teen Charged Over Fire
A 13-year-old juvenile was charged after police attended a suspicious grass fire in Normanby Street, Nanango, on Sunday,
Church Gets Full Fee Waiver
Kumbia’s Lutheran congregation has secured a concession from Council over the removal of the Peace Lutheran Hall from its former home at Benair.
