Boy Hurt In Horse Fall
A teenager is in a critical condition after falling from a horse on a private property at Upper Glastonbury, south of Widgee, on Tuesday.
Road Levy To Stay In Place
The South Burnett’s $200 annual Road Levy will continue next year, but it won’t be indexed
Crow Blamed For Blackouts
More than 10,300 Ergon Energy customers in the South Burnett and Gympie regional council areas lost power this afternoon … because of a crow.
Protest ‘Not Condoned’
Gubbi Gubbi elders have met with Gympie mayor Mick Curran to assure him last week’s incident at the Council Chambers was not condoned by the local Aboriginal community.
An Exhibition For All Australians
The connection of all Australians to country, the natural environment and to one another is the central theme of this month’s exhibition at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery.
Saints Eclipse Chinchilla Suns
The South Burnett Saints AFL team bounced back on Saturday with a big win over neighbours Chinchilla at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
ACCC Seeks Heavier Fine
Against Fly Ash Contractor
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has appealed against the leniency of $17.1 million fine against Cement Australia Pty Ltd and related companies for breaches of the Trade Practices Act.
Japan Ban Highlights BJD ‘Risk’
The LNP Opposition is again questioning the wisdom of the State Government’s move to dump Queens;and “protected zone” status for Bovine Johne’s Disease in the wake of the recent Japanese ban on live cattle imports.
Sheik Slays ‘Em At Blackbutt
A capacity crowd packed the Blackbutt Showgrounds on Saturday night to see country music legend Chad Morgan
More Survey Forms Go Out
Another 8000 of Member for Nanango’s Deb Frecklington’s “Biggest Community Surveys” are on their way to residents around the South Burnett
They’re Off To The Ekka!
A special function was held at Tablelands Hall on Saturday night to announce the South Burnett’s representatives at the Brisbane Exhibition.
Dob In A Bad Employer
Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James has appealed to the general community for help in combatting the exploitation of workers by rogue employers.
Application Lodged
To Wind Up Coal Reuse
A family-owned Blackbutt business claims it is owed about $86,000 by fly ash removal company Coal Reuse
Inverlaw Hall Celebrates 95 Years
The 95th birthday of the Inverlaw Hall was celebrated in style on Saturday night with visitors coming from all over the local district for a special supper dance.
‘Nothing New’ For Country Racing
Sunday’s announcement by Racing Minister Grace Grace of $21 million funding in the upcoming Budget for country racing confirms announcements made earlier this year by the State Government
Boy Injured At Footy
An 11-year-old-boy has been airlifted by the Bundaberg-based RACQ CareFlight Rescue helicopter after an accident on a football field yesterday.
Man ‘Slashed With Knife’
A woman has been charged following an altercation in Cherbourg on Friday afternoon.
Saints Hungry For A Win
South Burnett Saints will be looking to get back into the winner’s circle when they meet the Chinchilla Suns at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon.
Free Concert By Christian Musicians
A Christian music group will be holding free workshops at Kingaroy State High School on Saturday (June 4) for interested local residents.
Another Pole Killing Possums
A Kingaroy resident who successfully lobbied Ergon Energy in February to fix a power pole that had electrocuted three ringtail possums, now has another pole in his sights.
