Energy Queensland CEO Named
Former Origin Energy general manager David Smales has been appointed CEO of the new merged power distribution body, Energy Queensland.
MP Showcases Local
Produce In Hong Kong
Wine from South Burnett producer Clovely Estate was featured at a special Queensland Government networking event in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
Phone App To Monitor Wild Dogs
A smartphone app and website that allows livestock producers and members of landholder groups to record sightings of wild dogs is looking for more users.
Car Strikes Fallen Tree
A driver was taken to Kingaroy Hospital after his sedan struck a fallen tree on Kingaroy-Cooyar Road
Government To Change Prison Age
17-year-olds will no longer be viewed as adults, and will not be sent to adult prisons if convicted by the courts, under a proposed law reform announced by the State Government on Wednesday.
A Simple Question
That Could Save A Life
R U supporting RU OK? Day on Thursday? You could start a conversation that just might save a life.
Weather Forecaster Predicts Wet Summer
Organisers of this year’s high school formals and Christmas carnivals should begin preparing now for wet weather events.
Fly Ash Firm In Liquidation
Troubled Tarong fly ash contractor Coal Reuse has been placed in liquidation, leaving a trail of creditors in its wake who could be owed as much as $1.2 million.
MP Welcomes ACCC Investigation
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said on Tuesday he strongly supports the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s announcement it will investigate the concept of national roaming.
Big Day Of Grand Final Action
South Burnett’s rugby league season finally wrapped up at the weekend with three exciting junior Grand Finals played in Kingaroy, and local teams in sudden-death games in Toowoomba.
Giant Avocado Surprises Hotel Guests
Moves may be afoot to rename the Timbertowns to Avotowns after a surprise visitor dropped into Blackbutt’s Radnor Hotel last Friday night to argue the case for a name change.
Ambulance Station To
Be Upgraded To 24×7
Kingaroy Ambulance Station will soon be upgraded to a 24 hour a day, seven days a week service
Biggest Survey Reveals Region’s Feelings
The results of my “South Burnett’s Biggest Community Survey” are in, with 762 surveys returned – a 6.3% response rate.
Old Rivals In Grand Final
The grand finals of the South Burnett junior soccer competition will be played on Saturday in Kingaroy.
Man, 52, To Face Drug Charges
A 52-year-old Kingaroy man will face a string of drugs charges after police searched a property in Harris Road on Friday.
Ag Minister Ignores Tick Line Fears
Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson has dismissed complaints from cattle producers in the Coalbank area, south of Cooyar, about the placement of the new tick line boundary.
Free Talk By Famous Forecaster
Long range weather forecaster Hayden Walker will be appearing at Wooroolin Hall on Tuesday
Old Skills Win New Fans
The talented women from the QCWA were making a big impression in Murgon on Friday with their annual display of the best handcrafts from across the Gympie-South Burnett Division.
Pasta Champ Ready To Defend Crown
The pressure is starting to mount on reigning champion Michaela Graaf … but she promises to stay calm and collected when she defends her crown at Moffatdale Ridge this Saturday.
School’s Betting On A Big Night
It’s time to don your racing silks, saddle up and try to get together a winning stable …
