MP Repeats Nuclear Jobs Promise
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has again promised that the “majority of jobs currently on offer at Tarong” can be converted over to a nuclear facility.
Two More Stolen Cars
Two more cars have been added to the list of stolen vehicles linked over the past few days to the South Burnett.
Boost For Nanango Sports Fields
The Nanango Sporting Association’s project to provide disability toilets at the Alan Downie Sports Fields has taken another big jump forward.
St Vinnies Ready To Help
Kingaroy’s St Vincent de Paul Conference has already supported more than 800 people this year with emergency assistance, and they’re about to help even more over Christmas.
Man Hurt In Truck Crash
A man aged in his 40s suffered suspected head and chest injuries when a truck went down an embankment at Sandy Ridges.
Night Helps To Beef Up Mental Health
Planning has already begun for next year’s “Beef It Up – Master It All” night after the success of the recent evening at Wattle Grove.
Teams Locked On T20 Table
Three teams were locked on 13 points after Round 4 of South Burnett Senior Cricket’s T20 competition was played last Saturday.
‘Operation Mistletoe’ Begins
Operation Mistletoe – which aims to reduce road deaths over Christmas – has begun with police warning there will be “covert” motorcycles fitted with speed guns.
Thieves Steal Four Vehicles
Car thieves have gone on a spree across three South Burnett towns, stealing four vehicles in less than 24 hours.
Stanwell ‘Ready For Summer’
Stanwell Corporation says it is ready to deliver reliable energy this summer to Queenslanders following overhauls at its Tarong and Stanwell power stations.
Bill Ends GP Payroll Tax Fear
A Bill introduced into State Parliament on Thursday will solve the payroll tax quandary faced by many GPs in Queensland.
MPs Back ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’
The State Government’s “Adult Crime, Adult Time” laws were passed in State Parliament on Thursday night.
BP Dam Begins Spilling
Sunwater’s two major dams in the South Burnett – Boondooma and Bjelke-Petersen – are now both officially full!
Don’t Touch Sick Bats
Queensland Health has warned residents not to touch bats that may have fallen from trees – even if they are injured – to avoid becoming infected with Australian bat lyssavirus.
‘We Want To Have A Look At Nuclear’
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff says public sentiment in the South Burnett is supportive of investigating nuclear power generation in the region.
Speed Limit Cut To 60km/h
The speed limit on Mount Wooroolin Road in Kingaroy has been cut from 100km/h to 60km/h after a review.
Scouts Get Hooked On Fishing
The Kingaroy Sportfishing Club is keen to share the joy of wetting a line with the younger generation to ensure a bright future for the sport.
Council Gives A Helping Ham
Christmas will be a little bit brighter for families in Cherbourg this year, thanks to the generosity of the local Council.
Two Constables For Kingaroy
Kingaroy Police Station will be allocated two new First Year Constables from Wednesday’s graduation of 122 recruits in Brisbane.
Boondooma Dam Spilling
The recent rain has had a positive effect on Boondooma Dam … it’s now full!
