More Than 290 Fires Across State
Firefighters responded to more than 290 bushfires across Queensland from 8:00am on Sunday to 8:00am on Monday.
Man Charged Over Kingaroy Fires
Police have charged a man following an investigation into nine fires lit on vacant land in Kingaroy.
Caravans Destroyed By Fire
Three unoccupied caravans and a shipping container have been destroyed by a fire burning in the Wutul / East Cooyar region on Sunday.
Bombers Target Charlestown Blaze
Fire crews were called on Sunday afternoon to a bushfire which broke out near Hoggs Road at Charlestown
Export Cattle Prices Stay Firm
700 were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday, August 14 and export cattle remained fairly firm, with the rest of the yarding selling to cheaper rates.
Councils Offered Drought Funding
The South Burnett is one of 60 councils which will be invited to submit projects to the Federal Government’s extended Drought Communities Program.
Pub Joins Drought Fundraiser
The Kingaroy Hotel-Motel is taking part in a simultaneous drought fundraiser next weekend involving pubs and clubs across three States.
Invitation To Regional Businesses
A Federal Parliamentary committee is keen to hear from regional businesses as part of its inquiry into how the mining sector can support businesses in regional economies.
Ergon Support Available To Farmers
Ergon Energy is reminding farmers that support is available for drought-affected customers in the form of waived charges and deferred payments.
Challenging Time For Firies
Firefighters are bracing for another challenging period over the coming days, with latest figures showing 114 vegetation fires were reported across the State overnight, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford said on Sunday.
Teelah Fire Is Still Burning
A fire that began on Saturday afternoon at Teelah, near Blackbutt, was still keeping fire crews busy on Sunday evening
Fire Permits Suspended
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service has advised that due to heightened fire conditions over the coming days, all Permits to Light Fires have been suspended in South Burnett, North Burnett and Gympie council areas.
League Players Enjoy Week Off
South Burnett rugby league teams have a week off after the final fixtures round was played last weekend
Chopper Called In To Fight Flames
Houses came under threat on the outskirts of Kingaroy on Friday afternoon from a fast-moving bushfire which broke out about 2:25pm near Curtis and Schellbachs roads.
Stewards Call Time Out
Darryl Gardiner, the Bundaberg trainer who headed the South East Country Racing Association winner’s list for the season just completed, has been sidelined by QRIC stewards for a year.
Community Fun Day This Saturday!
The South Burnett’s huge annual fundraiser for the LifeFlight Foundation promises heaps of fun for all the family this weekend!
Station Returns To Its New Home
The South Burnett Rail Trail will soon have two new attractions at Wooroolin thanks to the efforts of the Wooroolin Lions Club.
Road Project Drawing To A Close
A six-month effort to widen and overlay a 1.2km section of Wattle Camp Road at Wattle Camp may finally be drawing to a close.
Friends That Help … With Dignity
There’s a registered charity working quietly behind the scenes in the South Burnett, doing critically important work – and we bet you’ve never heard of them
Council Trials Drone Technology
The South Burnett Regional Council will trial the use of drones to try to reduce building maintenance costs.
