Lucky Escape For Firefighters
Cherbourg firefighters narrowly escaped injury when called to a car fire on Sunday night.
Stanwell Expands Tarong Workforce
The Tarong power stations have increased their workforce, welcoming 16 new mechanical trades and electrical employees to the team.
Plane Makes Emergency Landing
Wondai businessman Owen Blamires and two young passengers had a lucky escape on Saturday when a fuel issue led to their Cessna 172 making a forced landing in Wondai.
Gympie Gold Proves Elusive
South Burnett competitors collected silver and bronze at Gympie last Saturday, but a victory was twice a touch away.
Woolly Rally Draws A Crowd
Wooroolin got to experience the benefits of motorcycle tourism at first hand over the weekend when more than 100 bikers camped out in the town centre.
Wine Exports Hit $2.6b
Australian wine export values are the highest in a decade, up 16 per cent to $2.65 billion, according to Wine Australia’s latest Export Report.
New Labour Hire Scheme Begins
The State Government’s new mandatory labour hire licence scheme came into affect on Monday (April 16).
July Deadline For Storm Grants
Primary producers in the North Burnett Regional Council area who suffered direct damage from severe weather last October have until July 20 to apply for a State Government exceptional circumstances grant.
ACTU Slams Miners’ Plan To Axe Awards
The ACTU has slammed a proposal by the Australian Mines and Metals Association to abolish the award system that sets pay and conditions for Australian workers.
Car Smashes Into Tree Near Nanango
Police are investigating why a car skidded off the D’Aguilar Highway into a tree near Nanango on Saturday afternoon.
Aerial Artwork Wins $2200 Award
A Munduberra artist with long-standing ties to the South Burnett has won the inaugural $2200 David Bryce Rural Art Award.
Woman Hit By Car In Kingaroy
A woman was struck by a car on a pedestrian crossing at the corner of Haly and Glendon Streets in Kingaroy on Friday afternoon.
Last Chance To Book
Friday (April 13) is the last chance to for local primary producers to book into the next South Burnett Community Agriculture Network meeting.
Stags To Make 2018 Debut
After enjoying a bye in Round 1, Nanango will step out for the first time in the South Burnett senior rugby league competition on Saturday
Sprints Roar Back Into Action
Organisers are hoping a big crowd will reward their efforts at the third annual Wondai Sprints this weekend.
Long Tan Veteran Coming To Wooroolin
A retired Army Colonel who commanded Australian troops at the Battle Of Long Tan will be this year’s special guest at Wooroolin’s Anzac Day commemorations.
Fete Brings Fun To Kumbia
Kumbia’s Catholic community organised an old-fashioned Saturday afternoon fete recently, and the happy event drew a good roll-up.
Moreton Delays Release Of EIS
Moreton has pushed back the date for its Kingaroy coal project’s Environmental Impact Statement
Numbers Up, Prices Ease At Murgon
Murgon Agents yarded just under 1000 for the fortnightly cattle sale on Tuesday, April 10.
Council Joins Yurika Power Trial
Toowoomba Regional Council has become the first council in Queensland to join a trial to optimise electricity use with the eventual aim of saving ratepayers’ money.
