Missing Tourists’ Car Found
Police searching for two missing tourists in the Kilkivan area have located a vehicle believed to have been used by the couple.
Four Teenagers Charged
Police have charged four teenage boys over recent break-ins and car thefts in Wondai and Kingaroy.
Heavy Rain Postpones Shows
The recent heavy rain has forced the postponement of both the Murgon and Goomeri shows.
Fuel Fears ‘Hit At Critical Time’
AgForce has expressed concerns about the impact the Middle East conflict is having on global fuel and fertiliser supplies, with disruptions already affecting farmers.
Workers Gain Practical Skills
Employees of a large tourism and hospitality business on the Bunya Mountains have received special fire evacuation training tailored specifically to its unique mountain environment.
Watch Out For Mozzies
Darling Downs Health is urging residents to protect themselves against mosquitos following the recent wet weather.
Nanango QCWA Gets A Facelift
Nanango QCWA members are thrilled with the new look of their building in Fitzroy Street, thanks to a Heritage Nanango Community Branch grant.
Flynn MP Backs New Leader
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has backed the new leader of the National Party, Senator Matthew Canavan.
Fire Destroys Caravan
An elderly man was taken to hospital as a precaution after fire destroyed a caravan in Murgon on Tuesday evening.
Canavan Elected To Lead Nats
Queensland Senator Matt Canavan was elected leader of The Nationals in a Party Room meeting on Wednesday morning, held less than a day after David Littleproud’s shock announcement that he was quitting the role.
Redistribution To Slice Off Towns
Sections of the South Burnett will be sliced from the State Electorate of Nanango under a proposed redistribution by the independent Queensland Redistribution Commission.
Survey To Assist Recovery Efforts
A Community Impact Survey has been created by the South Burnett Local Disaster Recovery Group to gather information following the recent flooding.
Littleproud Quits As Nats Leader
David Littleproud announced on Tuesday he was quitting as leader of The Nationals but would not be resigning as the MP for Maranoa.
Road Damage Appears As Rain Stops
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group remained at “Stand Up” status on Tuesday afternoon despite the rain stopping.
Have You Seen This Tractor?
Police are appealing for information about a tractor stolen from Black Snake between December 13 last year and March 1.
Major Roads Remain Closed
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group remained at “Stand Up” status on Monday night following rainfall of between 200m and 400mm across the region.
GPs Push For $3m Rural Program
Rural patients could have greater access to GP care for less than $3 million per year under a Royal Australian College of GPs’ proposal put to the Federal Government.
Dexters Back Again At Nanango
The annual Dexter Breed Show will be held again this year in conjunction with the Nanango Show.
MP Queries Wind Farm Approval
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has asked the Federal Government to explain how the Tarong West wind farm proposal could satisfy environmental protection requirements.
Three Hurt In Collision
Three people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision on the D’Aguilar Highway in Yarraman on Monday afternoon.
