Nats Claim Victory On Backpacker Tax
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud says the Federal Coalition has listened to industry concerns by cutting the “backpacker tax”.
Local Wines To Feature In Hong Kong
A man known as Hong Kong’s answer to famous Australian wine critic James Halliday could be paying a visit to the South Burnett next year to help introduce the region’s wines to Chinese buyers.
Mini Makeover At Kingaroy Hospital
It’s not a new hospital, but parts of Kingaroy Hospital will be getting a mini makeover during the next few months.
Avocado Festival Wants Your Feedback
The Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Avocado Festival has only just been and gone, but festival organisers are already wondering how they can make next year’s event even better.
Grants Offered To Farm Researchers
Time is running out for young agricultural researchers to share their ideas for a chance to receive a share of $240,000 in grants.
$12m Payout Puts Onus On Farmers
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is warning farmers to take heed of a recent court decision which saw a Tasmanian farmer ordered to pay $12 million compensation to an employee injured during a quad bike incident.
Miners Kept 200m From Homes
Resource companies will be restricted from conducting activities 200 metres from homes and 50 metres from farm infrastructure under changes which came into effect on Tuesday.
Can You Help Violet Raise $40,000?
South Burnett residents have taken the cancer journey of young Violet Box to heart, following the updates from her proud grandad, John Box, on social media.
Bright Flash Seen In South Burnett
Police have fielded calls from the public about a bright flash in the sky which occurred about 8:30pm on Monday.
Exhibition Is Ready To Tour
A South Burnett art exhibition which will soon begin an extensive tour around Queensland art galleries had its official opening at the Nanango Cultural Centre recently.
Maranoa ‘Respectfully Says No’
The South Burnett seats of Maranoa and Flynn – and the neighbouring seat of Groom – are the top three Federal electorates in Australia which oppose marriage equality, analysis published in Fairfax media this week shows.
Teams Head South For World Cup
Three football teams from the South Burnett are in Inverell this week taking part in the World Cup … the Joeys Mini World Cup, that is.
Man Charged Over Church Break-In
A 44-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged after a break-in at the Church Of Christ in Haly Street, Kingaroy.
Two Injured In Rollover
A woman and two children were taken to Murgon Hospital for assessment after a single-vehicle rollover on Glencoe Road at Coverty on Monday afternoon.
Trio Charged Over
Mt Wooroolin Damage
Three teenagers will face charges over recent damage at the Mt Wooroolin picnic area
Early Start To Tick Season
The RSPCA is warning pet owners to be carefully check their cats and dogs as the high temperatures have brought an early start to the tick season.
Man Hurt In Bike Fall
A man aged in his 40s was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after a motorbike accident at Cherbourg on Sunday.
KCCG Calls For Coal Permit Buyback
The State Government has been asked to buy back a mining exploration permit held by Moreton Resources to ensure a proposed coal mine near Kingaroy is never built.
It Was Dougall Day At Nanango
Three generations of Toowoomba’s Dougall family had a hand in the first two winners on Nanango’s Heritage Bank program last Saturday.
Artwork To Encourage
Parents To Register Births
Artwork by former Cherbourg resident Charlie Chambers features on a new limited edition birth certificate
