New Laws Aim To Protect Miners
The State Government says a range of health and safety reforms – to become law on January 1 – will protect Queensland coal miners from black lung disease.
No One Nation Candidate For Nanango … Yet
One Nation won’t field a candidate for Nanango in the next State election .. not yet, anyway
OP Results Out Saturday
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) will release final results and OPs for Year 12 graduates online on Saturday (December 17).
Blackbutt E Coli Scare Over
Blackbutt and Benarkin residents can breathe a bit easier – and stop boiling water
VP Day Memorial Enjoys A Facelift
A unique memorial marking the sacrifice of Australian troops during World War II has enjoyed a makeover, thanks to the long memory of a former Kingaroy Apex Club member.
Two Directors Join Stanwell
Two new Directors have joined the Board of Stanwell, the government-owned corporation which owns the Tarong and Tarong North power stations and Meandu Mine.
English Rules At Roma
The name Contessa Diamantina di Roma is well connected with western Queensland place names – she was the wife of Sir George Bowen, this state’s first governor.
Have You Seen This Baby Boy?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help find a baby boy missing from Caboolture.
Keep On Boiling, Blackbutt
The “boil water” alert for Blackbutt and Benarkin will have to stay in place until at least Monday
Dairy Chief Eyes Parliament
Dairy industry observers were surprised on Thursday when Australian Dairy Farmers president David Basham announced he was stepping down from the role for three months “to pursue other interests”.
Transfer Duty Relief
Extended To Water Rights
Farming families who transfer water rights within a family will be relieved of paying transfer duty.
Honour For Former Mayor
Former Kingaroy Shire Mayor Roger Nunn was honoured on Wednesday when the South Burnett Regional Council officially renamed the Glendon Street car park “Roger Nunn Place”.
Another Stanwell Scholarship On Offer
Stanwell Corporation announced on Thursday they will be offering a second $10,000 a year tertiary study scholarship in 2017.
Murgon Cleans Up Competition
Staff at Murgon Hospital have been recognised for having the “cleanest” hands in the South Burnett.
Hot Moves On A Warm Night
The Grand Finals of Kingaroy Touch Association’s 2016 Season 2 were played at T.J. O’Neill Oval recently.
Market Strong At Last Sale
A last minute cattle sale held at the Murgon sale yards on Tuesday saw just short of 300 cattle put up for bids.
Police Hunt Graffiti Vandals
Police are appealing for public help to help catch graffiti vandals who targeted two Kingaroy schools this week
E Coli In Blackbutt, Benarkin Water
The South Burnett Regional Council has warned residents using Blackbutt and Benarkin town water to boil any tap water used for drinking
New Website Helps Find Lawyers
The Queensland Law Society and State Government have launched an online directory for landholders to easily locate specialist lawyers who will help them negotiate land access deals with resource companies.
Triple Crash At Highway Black Spot
A three-vehicle pile-up occurred at one of Kingaroy’s most notorious intersections on Wednesday night.
