Busy Year At Local Hospitals
Almost 6000 more adult dental procedures were carried out in the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service region last year than during the previous 12 months.
South Burnett On Show To China
A delegation from a Chinese cosmetics company visited several South Burnett companies last week as part of a fact-finding tour to locate potential suppliers for their business.
A Right Royal Knockout At Gympie
Last Saturday, Famechon Baroness took out the $10,000 Battlers Cup, the 2160 metre BM 55 test of stamina that topped Gympie’s bill.
Jimna Tower ‘In Danger Of Collapse’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is seeking community feedback on the latest structural report into the Jimna Fire Tower.
Crime Rate Up 9pc
Statistics released by Queensland Police show that crime in the Darling Downs District has risen 9 per cent over the past 12 months
Watch Out For Fires
The Rural Fire Service is urging residents and travellers in the Wide Bay and Burnett areas to be vigilant with heightened fire conditions predicted for Friday and Saturday.
South Burnett Gets Ready To Shine
The October long weekend is almost on us … and the South Burnett is getting ready to shine.
Talks On $20m Jobs Package To Start
The Federal Government will begin holding community consultations in the Wide Bay-Burnett in the next few months as part of a $20 million regional jobs package promised by Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien.
Solemn Liturgy Honours Police
South Burnett residents joined local police officers in Murgon on Thursday to pay tribute to the 143 Queensland police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty since 1861.
Farm Safety ‘Slowly Improving’
A new report by Safe Work Australia which looks at health and safety in agricultural industries has found the rate of farm fatalities has fallen by around 24 per cent since 2003.
Energy Audits Cut Farm Power Costs
Most farms could shave 20 to 40 per cent off their power bills if they undertook an energy audit, Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson says.
Alfie Langer Coming To Dinner
Football legend Allan “Alfie” Langer will be coming to Murgon for dinner on Thursday, October 20
Droughtmasters Pay Off For George
Three droughtmaster cattle raised near Murgon sold for an average $8500 a head at the annual Droughtmaster National Sale in Rockhampton on September 13-14.
Macfarlane To Head Mining Lobby Group
Former Member for Groom – and Kingaroy peanut grower – Ian Macfarlane has been appointed chief executive of the Queensland Resources Council.
Health Reps Hold First Meeting
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service has held the first meeting of its new Consumer Council.
Stars Wrap Up Triumphant Sri Lanka Tour
The Southern Stars cricket team is heading back to Australia undefeated after a 5-0 whitewash in Sri Lanka.
MP Welcomes Backpacker Backdown
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says local primary producers and tourism operators will benefit from the Federal Government’s decision to slash the proposed tax rate on backpackers.
Feedlot Operator Facing Legal Action
The operator of a feedlot at Goomeri is facing legal action for allegedly underpaying six backpackers from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Wondai Taxi’s Running Out Time
Less than four years after Wondai residents were welcoming the return of a taxi to the town, the future of the service again looks bleak.
GRDC Gets New Chairman
The Grains Research and Development Corporation will get new leadership after Boggabilla grain grower, Mr John Woods, was appointed chair for a three year term.
