Reverse Onus Of Proof Scrapped
The Queensland Law Society has praised a recommendation to scrap reverse onus of proof provisions from proposed new Queensland tree clearing laws as “a win for common sense and the rule of law”.
Rego Costs To Rise In October
People involved in motor vehicle accidents are now fully covered if they suffer life-changing injuries.
LNP Locks Up Wide Bay, Maranoa
Candidates David Littleproud (Maranoa) and Llew O’Brien (Wide Bay) have taken the LNP baton cleanly from predecessors Bruce Scott and Warren Truss but both men are shying away from claiming victory … yet.
Sword Hanging Over O’Dowd
Sitting LNP member Ken O’Dowd looks in real danger of losing his seat of Flynn after Saturday’s Federal Election cliffhanger.
LNP Ahead In South Burnett
After the longest Federal Election anyone can remember, the status quo seems to have been maintained in the three electorates that criss-cross the South Burnett.
Yarraman Library To Re-Open
The refurbished Yarraman Library will be re-open to the public at 10:00am on Tuesday (July 5).
Fire Destroys Car
An electrical fault is believed to have sparked a fire which destroyed a car at Gordonbrook on Friday afternoon.
Father, Daughter Hurt
In Motorbike Accident
A father and his young daughter, both injured in a motorbike accident, were flown in separate helicopters from Murgon Hospital on Thursday evening.
Man Killed In Crash
A 26-year-old Murgon man was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Wondai on Friday morning.
Red Earth Unveils $1m Dream
The Red Earth Community Foundation South Burnett has set itself a target of raising $1 million to help future-proof the South Burnett.
From Nanango To Group One … Almost
Non-claiming apprentice Jimmy Orman was a little more than two lengths off initial Group One glory at Eagle Farm last Saturday.
Competition Selects Top Songbirds
South Burnett Regional Karaoke Sing Off judges Wayne Castle and Bob Monaghan had a very tough time last Friday night.
Instant Garden … Just Add Water
Cherbourg’s new Winifred Fisher Indigenous Knowledge Centre – which will be officially opened on Monday – is sporting a new garden thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim.
Swickers Upgrade Forces Road Closure
Kingaroy’s Clark and Swendson Road will remain closed between Keith Shaw Drive and the Kingaroy Barkers Creek Road until the end of the year.
Pursers Opens Travel Agency
The Dascombe family’s latest business venture in Murgon – a full travel agency – got off to a sizzling start on Thursday.
Maidenwell Ready For Hell
Maidenwell will see some hellraising this weekend, and a lot of people are looking forward to it
Wind Farm Meeting Draws A Crowd
AGL will sponsor a four-day tour in August of its Macarthur and Oaklands Hill wind farms in Victoria for 30 locals who live near the site of its proposed Coopers Gap wind farm.
South Burnett Election Guide
After weeks of campaigning, breathe a sigh of relief … the Federal Election will be over on Saturday
Blue Liners Ride For Police Legacy
Kingaroy played host to members of one of Australia’s least known motorcycle clubs on Wednesday night.
Reserves Honoured In Wondai
Wondai RSL Sub-branch hosted its 11th annual Reserve Forces Day parade in Wondai on Sunday
