Dam Allocation Hits 100pc
There’s been some more good news for irrigators who rely on Boondooma Dam … their allocations have been lifted from 46 per cent to 100 per cent.
Mayor Happy With Tour Roll-Up
Mayor Keith Campbell says he is very happy with attendance numbers at this year’s ‘Listening Tour’, which drew bigger audiences than last year.
Motorbike ‘Sped Through Park’
A Nanango motorbike rider who allegedly sped away from police through Kingaroy’s Rotary Park will face 13 charges when he fronts court next month.
PCA Goes Nuts In Brisbane
Peanut Company of Australia shared the love of Kingaroy peanuts at the Good Food & Wine Show in Brisbane at the weekend.
Low-Interest Disaster Loans Available
Natural disaster assistance – including low-interest loans up to $250,000 – is now available to primary producers directly affected by the severe storms that struck the South Burnett on October 11-14.
Injured Rider Airlifted
A dirt bike rider aged in his 20s was airlifted to hospital with chest injuries after a crash at Manar Park, near Proston, on Saturday.
Irrigation Costs To Be Reviewed
Irrigation pricing in Queensland is to be reviewed by the independent economic regulator, the Queensland Competition Authority, but the review won’t affect pricing structures for 2019.
Billion-Dollar Wage Theft
Unions say wage theft has become a business model in Australia after research reveals backpackers are more than likely owed more than a billion dollars in unpaid wages.
Thieves Take $3000 Jewellery
Thieves who broke into a Toyota Tarago parked at a Nanango address at the weekend allegedly hit paydirt, making off with $3000 worth of jewellery.
All Fine With Clouds
The deeds of the players involved in Cloud’s victory in last Saturday’s Roy and Glenis Radunz Wondai Cup are noteworthy.
Murgon Notches Up First Win
It was a mixed start to the A Grade cricket season for the two South Burnett teams in Round 1 of the Gympie competition on Saturday.
Bega Reflects On Big Year
Bega Cheese – owners of the Peanut Company of Australia – expects to have a court determination in its well-publicised peanut butter dispute with Kraft before next June
Farmers Highlight Power Profits
A peak agricultural organisation has slammed electricity network profits, claiming they are pulling in billions of dollars more than necessary.
2018 Age Pension Guide Out
Every year – in September and March – Age Pension payment rates are increased and other details affecting the Age Pension are updated.
Flying Foxes ‘Not A Health Risk’
South Burnett Regional Council has released a statement following complaints raised by Proston residents about a large flying fox colony which has moved into a reserve on the edge of town.
Police ‘Observed Drug Deal’
A 23-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged after police on patrol in Kingaroy allegedly spotted a drug deal going down.
Ironpot Suspects Arrested In NSW
Two people allegedly linked to a string of incidents in Ironpot on Monday have been arrested in NSW.
Soil Tests Urged For Peanuts
The Grains Research and Development Corporation has tipped “a significant” peanut planting this season across Queensland and NSW.
Nine Years Jail For Manslaughter
A Nanango man who admitted to accidentally killing his housemate has been sentenced to nine years’ jail.
$15m Treatment Plant Opens
Cherbourg’s new $15 million wastewater treatment plant was officially opened by the State Government’s “Champion For Cherbourg” Dr Anthony Lynham on Thursday morning.
