UCG To Be Banned In Queensland
The State Government has moved to ban underground coal gasification in Queensland because of its environmental impact.
Another Award-Winning Show
The South Burnett Orchid Society’s annual show was held at the Wondai RSL Club on Saturday, attracting many of the visitors in town for the Autumn Garden Expo being held down the road.
Thank You For Your Service …
“Thank you for your service. Lest We Forget” … With these words another red poppy was solemnly placed on a serviceman’s grave at Memerambi Cemetery.
Couple Injured In
Blackbutt Range Crash
A Brisbane couple was injured in a motorcycle crash on the Blackbutt Range on Sunday morning.
LNP Promises To Reinstate
Royalties For Regions Fund
The LNP has promised to reinstate an “enhanced” version of its Royalties For Regions fund – the program which funded more than $20 million of infrastructure in the South Burnett – if it is successful at the next State election.
Linc Appoints Administrators
Troubled UCG company Linc Energy announced on Friday that it has appointed administrators to determine the future of the company.
Petition To Fight Vegetation Bill
An E-Petition has been launched by AgForce Queensland general president Grant Maudsley against the State Government’s proposed vegetation management changes.
To Market, To Market …
The opening stanza of The Championships at Randwick a fortnight ago reportedly gathered in 22,000 patrons.
Ryke Fuel Robbed Again
Police are appealing for information after another armed robbery at Rykes service station on Friday night
SB Squad Heads To Gayndah
There will be no A Grade rugby league games played in the South Burnett this weekend because of rep football commitments by local players.
Saints To Kick Off In Combined Comp
Last year’s Division 1 and Division 2 Darling Downs AFL competitions have been combined for 2016 which means the South Burnett Saints – last year’s Division 2 Premiers – could be facing tougher opposition in at least some of their games.
Police Release Video Of Robbery
Police investigating the armed robbery of Ryke Fuel in Kingaroy have released CCTV vision of the theft
Museum Seeks Old Pottery
The Ration Shed Museum is on the hunt for pottery produced in Cherbourg between 1969 and 1986
Jasmine’s Living The Dream
Former Kingaroy High School student Jasmine Bonwick is just a couple of months away from making a dream come true.
Car Rolls Near Tip
A 19-year-old man suffered a minor injury when a blue Ford Falcon sedan overturned on Luck Road near the Kingaroy tip on Wednesday.
Murgon CBD To Get Defibrillator
A defibrillator donated by Murgon’s Baptist Church may soon be available to anyone using Murgon’s CBD.
More Parking At Castra
Castra Residential Aged Care Facility in Murgon will receive $14,157 from the Federal Government to provide extra car parking under the Government’s Stronger Communities Program.
MP Urges Farmers To Speak Out
Member for Callide Jeff Seeney is urging farmers to have their say on the State Government’s Vegetation Management (Reinstatement) Bill as soon as possible.
Amnesty Accuses MP Of ‘Glossing
Over’ Aboriginal Deaths In Custody
Amnesty International has accused Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion of “glossing over” the failures of successive governments to reduce Indigenous deaths in custody.
Young Star Named In Lions Squad
Talented Australian Rules player Shaleise Law will be part of the Brisbane Lions’ women’s squad taking to the hallowed turf of the ‘Gabba on Saturday night in an exhibition match against the Gold Coast Suns.
