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Nominate A Black Spot Now

Nominate A Black Spot Now

The Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program – designed to improve mobile phone communications in regional and remote communities – has reopened its database briefly for nominations of locations which require fixing.

Dashcam Driver Charged

Dashcam Driver Charged

A 22-year-old Nanango man has been charged with dangerous driving following an incident at Coolabunia which was caught on dashcam and shared widely on social media.

$100,000 Strawberry Reward

$100,000 Strawberry Reward

The State Government is offering a $100,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for the current strawberry contamination incident.

Pete Shares His Media Skills

Pete Shares His Media Skills

Former ABC reporter and producer Pete Lewis shared some of the tips he’s picked up over 40 years of journalism with an eager bunch of South and North Burnett residents this week.

Hints Of History At Lee Park

Hints Of History At Lee Park

The pair of winners that Glenn Richardson saddled up and Hannah English partnered at last weekend’s Nanango Race Club meeting have interesting links with the past.

Ergon Plans To Support Customers

Ergon Plans To Support Customers

Ergon Energy Retail is developing a Financial Inclusion Action Plan to support customers who face genuine hardship in paying their electricity bills.

Minor Delays At Roadworks

Minor Delays At Roadworks

South Burnett Regional Council plans to begin three days of shoulder grading works on the Bunya Highway between Kingaroy and Dalby on Monday (September 17).

Moreton Weighs Up Sale Of Mine

Moreton Weighs Up Sale Of Mine

The future of Moreton Resources’ proposed Kingaroy coal mine is in doubt following the company’s failure this week to shake off an $8.1 million tax debt.

Katter Targets Four MPs

Katter Targets Four MPs

Katter’s Australian Party has struck back over the loss of four staff members in Queensland by referring four MPs – including Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington – to the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission.

Copycat Targets Strawberries

Copycat Targets Strawberries

Health authorities are advising people to cut up all strawberries before eating them after a suspected copycat contamination incident.