QAS Called To Two Crashes
A woman and her young child were lucky to escape serious injury in a single-vehicle crash at Cinnibar on Saturday afternoon.
Film Captures Lifeblood Of Blackbutt
A short documentary that provides a snapshot of the long history of the timber industry in the Blackbutt and Benarkin areas premiered at a special dinner recently.
Councils To Defend Asbestos Claims
A former Kingaroy Shire Council employee is suing five Queensland councils for almost $1.3 million in damages for personal injuries after developing mesothelioma which he alleges was connected to exposure to asbestos dust at work.
Free Classes To Get Active
South Burnett Regional Council has received a $25,000 State Government grant to deliver a range of recreational activities for women and girls.
Scorpions Sting At Home
Nanango Scorpions were too strong at home for Tingoora Huntsmen in their Round 7 South Burnett Senior cricket game at Alan Downie Sportsfields on Saturday.
Police Blitz To Hit Local Roads
A targeted police traffic operation – Operation Whiskey Nitrox – will be hitting local roads from Saturday (November 30).
Muster Partnership Pays Off
The organisers of this year’s Heritage Country Muster are already looking forward to next year’s event in partnership with Heritage Bank Nanango.
Maidenwell Lights Up For Christmas
Maidenwell’s annual Christmas celebrations are going to be a lot brighter this year, thanks to the support of a local business and two community groups.
‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ Bill Drafted
The State Government is working to fulfil its “Adult Crime, Adult Time” election promise by introducing the Making Queensland Safer Bill to Parliament on Thursday.
Unions Slam ‘Right To Entry’ Change
The Queensland Council of Unions has slammed State Government changes to “right of entry” legislation passed by the State Government this week, labelling them as “draconian”.
Treaty Pathway Formally Axed
The State Government has formally abolished Queensland’s Path To Treaty process by introducing legislation into Parliament this week to repeal the Path To Treaty Act.
Missing Teenager Identified
Human remains found at Booubyjan have been confirmed as belonging to missing 14-year-old Krystal Cain.
Wallet, Bank Card Found
Police have confirmed a wallet and bank card belonging to missing man Jack McLennan were found by searchers last week.
Woman Bitten By Snake
A woman aged in her 30s was taken to Gympie Hospital on Tuesday night after a snake bit her leg.
‘Guarantee’ Plan For Power Stations
The State Government has implemented an “Electricity Maintenance Guarantee” which it hopes will put downward pressure on power prices.
Council Quashes Plumbing Fee Fears
Fears that ratepayers with their own household sewerage treatment plants would have to pay a new annual fee have been quashed by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Ex-Fire Chief Issues Nuclear Warning
Former Commissioner of Fire and Rescue NSW Greg Mullins has warned that firefighters are not trained or equipped to deal with nuclear emergencies that could arise from nuclear reactors or the transportation and storage of radioactive waste.
VIC Delegates Visit Region
Almost 40 delegates representing Visitor Information Centres from across Queensland are discovering the magic of the South Burnett during a four-day visit to the region.
Tourism Business Hits Market
The lease on one of the South Burnett’s best-known tourism businesses has hit the market.
Cricketers Go Into Bat For LifeFlight
Two hotels have gone into bat to support LifeFlight with a charity cricket fundraiser.
