Crash Kills Blackbutt Man
Police have confirmed the victim of Thursday night’s fatal crash east of Mt Binga National Park was an 85-year-old Blackbutt resident.
Firefighters See The Light
Maidenwell Rural Fire Brigade volunteers will be able to see a bit clearer at night, thanks to a recent donation by the Kingaroy RSL Club.
New Site Sought For Work Camp
Anyone want to add almost $400,000 in benefits to their community every year … plus the possibility of a few local jobs?
NaTDA Plans Rewards Seminar
Nanango businesses concerned South Burnett Rewards could have a negative impact on the town’s Mardi Gras Dollars promotion should put those fears aside.
Pokemon No Go
Kingaroy Police have urged Pokemon Go players to take more care while they’re hunting down the pesky monsters.
Empty School Bus In Crash
No one was injured when an school bus and a Mitsubishi sedan collided in Kingaroy on Monday morning.
Good Roll-Up For District Competition
The Burnett Ladies Champion of Champions competition which was held at the Kingaroy Bowls Club from Tuesday to Saturday last week drew a good roll-up.
Winter Weather Warmer Than Usual
If you think the South Burnett has been enjoying a warmer winter than usual, you’re right – so far, anyway.
Memerambi Estate Almost Finished
Work on building Memerambi Estate’s missing infrastructure should be completed by the end of this month.
Government Plans To
Introduce Debt Mediation
The State Government will introduce a farm debt mediation process to resolve disputes between banks and farmers
QLS Backs Change To Child Sex Laws
The Queensland Law Society has thrown its support behind an LNP plan to remove the limitation period on child sex abuse claims if elected to government.
Competition To Capture Confidence
The best entries in a new rural photography competition that aims to inspire Queensland’s rural women will be shown to audiences in Brisbane next month.
Cherbourg Council Applies
To Upgrade Recycling Plant
An upgrade to Cherbourg’s recycling facility is one of 63 projects shortlisted by the State Government for funding under Round 2 of the Building our Regions program.
Injured Man Dies In Hospital
An elderly man, pulled from his burning car near Mt Binga on Thursday night, has died
English Makes A Welcome Return
After a two month, injury-induced absence, Hannah English is back in action at Gympie on Saturday.
Rare Bat Up For Auction
A rare cricket bat signed by Australian cricketing legend Sir Donald Bradman will be up for auction in Kingaroy this Saturday night, July 23.
Container Deposit
Scheme Starts In 2018
The State Government will introduce a container deposit scheme in 2018 to reduce litter and expand recycling
QFF Wants Less Farming Red Tape
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed a Productivity Commission draft report that has called for a return to evidence-based regulation of agriculture.
Cancer Plans For Private Hospital
Some cancer treatments could begin at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Private Hospital in Kingaroy as early as next month, a meeting of local GPs was told on Thursday evening.
South Burnett Draws A Crowd
The South Burnett drew a lot of favourable attention at this year’s Regional Flavours in Brisbane
