Take The Pledge: Drive Safely!
Your really don’t want to meet these three when they’re hard at work … if you do, you’re probably trapped, seriously injured or dying out on a local highway.
Fair Laws For Farmers Falls On Deaf Ears
I was proud to speak in Parliament this month about how Labor’s proposed changes to Vegetation Management Laws will hurt primary producers.
Cyclists Take Well-Earned Break
Forty-three cyclists and 12 support staff camped overnight at the Blackbutt Showgrounds on Monday as part of a huge fundraising effort for the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Recycled Water Plants Come At A Cost
The South Burnett Regional Council will call tenders later this month for two new recycled water plants in Wondai and Murgon to improve water safety in both towns.
Sporting Greats Help Carnival
Murgon’s Royal Hotel was packed to the rafters last Thursday night to welcome three NRL legends back to the South Burnett.
Small Delay For Rail Trail
The completion of a missing section of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail between Toogoolawah and Moore has been delayed.
Mercury Drops Below Zero
The South Burnett shivered through its coldest morning so far this year on Monday, with the mercury dropping to -1.4 degrees in Kingaroy.
Opposition ‘Spray’ Over Weeds
Opposition agriculture spokesman Tony Perrett has given the State Government a “spray” over delays in releasing a Parliamentary Report on the impact of invasive weeds.
Second Petition Targets Crime
A second petition – which Police Minister Mark Ryan will be obliged to acknowledge – has been launched targeting crime issues in the South Burnett.
Woman ‘Blamed Thieves For Crash’
A 45-year-old Kingaroy woman allegedly attempted to blame car thieves after her vehicle was involved in a crash on Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road on Saturday.
Dylan’s Plumbing For Queensland
Kingaroy plumber Dylan Nightingale will be flying the flag for Queensland when he competes at the WorldSkills National Championships in Sydney next month.
Get Ready For A Doggone Good Time!
This Sunday (May 20) dogs and their families right around Australia will be taking part in a Million Paws Walk event to help raise money for the many animals living and waiting in RSPCA shelters.
Big Saturday Of RL … With A Message
Murgon is getting ready for a huge day of rugby league action on Saturday to help raise awareness about domestic violence in the region.
Parks Consultations Start This Weekend
The South Burnett Regional Council will kick off public consultations this weekend for its controversial draft Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Plan.
Murgon Man Charged With Armed Robbery
A 23-year-old Murgon man has been charged with armed robbery after an incident at a Manly West convenience store on Thursday afternoon.
Lee Park Players Score At Burrandowan
After horses that train at Wondai dominated the Anzac Day program on their own patch, Nanango representatives played exceptionally well away from home last Saturday.
It’s Official … Courtney’s On Fire
Young Murgon cricketer Courtney Sippel is following in the footsteps of Kingaroy’s Holly Ferling, signing a contract this week to be part of the Queensland Fire squad for 2018-19.
Wonderful Winter Planned At Gallery
Kingaroy Art Gallery is gearing up for its annual two-month festival of all things crafty … which explains why some colourful yarn-bombing has suddenly appeared outside the gallery in Haly Street.
MPs Approve New Council Laws
Parliament has passed a series of laws aimed at improving accountability and transparency in Local Government
Break-In At Nanango
Nanango Police are investigating a break-in which occurred between May 10-11 in South Street, Nanango.
