Mumps Outbreak In South Burnett
Sixteen cases of mumps have been reported in Wondai, Murgon and Cherbourg over the past six weeks, prompting public health officials to urge families to make sure they are up-to-date with their vaccinations.
Camping Area Shuts For Upgrade
The Department of National Parks has advised that the Emu Creek camping area will be closed for a fortnight to allow a major upgrade to the toilet block.
Container Refund Scheme Postponed
Queensland’s container refund scheme, which was due to start on July 1, has been postponed to November 1.
Programs Aim To Close Gender Gap
Female leaders and business owners can nominate to take part in two targeted support programs aimed at enhancing their business skills.
Electoral Commissioner Quits
Electoral Commissioner Walter van der Merwe has resigned, just days after Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath issued him with a “show cause” notice.
Cent Auction Leads The Field
Kumbia will hold the South Burnett’s first cent auction of the year this Saturday, February 17.
Acland Farmers Celebrate Small Win
Farmers in the Acland area are celebrating following a decision by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science to reject environmental approval for New Acland Coal’s Stage 3 mine expansion.
Speeding Driver Charged Over Thefts
A 20-year-old Yarraman woman has been charged after a safe, allegedly stolen from Redcliffe, was located in the Yarraman State Forest last week.
Boost For Windera Phone Users
Windera mobile phone users will enjoy improved coverage after a new mobile base station was activated on Tuesday.
South Burnett Loses Another Legend
The South Burnett has lost another towering figure in local government with the death on Sunday night of former Murgon Shire Chairman and then Mayor, Bill Roberts OBE.
Two Hurt As Caravans Collide
Two people have been taken to hospital with minor injuries after two vehicles pulling caravans collided on the D’Aguilar Highway just outside Nanango on Monday afternoon.
Driver Remanded In Custody
A Kingaroy man was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle vehicle causing death when he appeared by videolink in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday.
Ali Appointed To TSBE Role
A familiar face in the South Burnett has been appointed the new CEO at Toowoomba Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE).
Yellowbelly Lands Another Record
The annual Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition broke its third attendance record in a row over the weekend.
Power Prices Hurting Business
A new survey has found almost half of regional Queensland businesses have difficulties paying their power bills
No Local Wine At Games
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association says it is disappointed with Commonwealth Games organisers, who have snubbed Queensland’s wines and opted to sell Victorian wines at the Games instead.
Councillors Get Integrity Hotline
Mayors and Councillors will soon be able to seek advice from the Queensland Integrity Commissioner as part of the State Government’s increased transparency and accountability agenda.
At The Winners’ Side
Wayne Hancock was nearly sixteen when he first rode his grey horse Stork out to the track to serve as clerk of the course for the Nanango Race Club.
‘He Was A Bloody Good Bloke’
Wondai Memorial Hall was filled to overflowing on Friday afternoon for the funeral service of the “patriarch of Wondai”, former Mayor Percy Iszlaub, AM.
Numbers Up, Prices Down
Agents yarded 700 in Murgon on Tuesday, January 30 for the fortnightly liveweight sale, 50 more than the year’s first sale on January 16.
