Unions Slam ‘Right To Entry’ Change
The Queensland Council of Unions has slammed State Government changes to “right of entry” legislation passed by the State Government this week, labelling them as “draconian”.
Treaty Pathway Formally Axed
The State Government has formally abolished Queensland’s Path To Treaty process by introducing legislation into Parliament this week to repeal the Path To Treaty Act.
Missing Teenager Identified
Human remains found at Booubyjan have been confirmed as belonging to missing 14-year-old Krystal Cain.
Wallet, Bank Card Found
Police have confirmed a wallet and bank card belonging to missing man Jack McLennan were found by searchers last week.
Woman Bitten By Snake
A woman aged in her 30s was taken to Gympie Hospital on Tuesday night after a snake bit her leg.
‘Guarantee’ Plan For Power Stations
The State Government has implemented an “Electricity Maintenance Guarantee” which it hopes will put downward pressure on power prices.
Council Quashes Plumbing Fee Fears
Fears that ratepayers with their own household sewerage treatment plants would have to pay a new annual fee have been quashed by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Ex-Fire Chief Issues Nuclear Warning
Former Commissioner of Fire and Rescue NSW Greg Mullins has warned that firefighters are not trained or equipped to deal with nuclear emergencies that could arise from nuclear reactors or the transportation and storage of radioactive waste.
VIC Delegates Visit Region
Almost 40 delegates representing Visitor Information Centres from across Queensland are discovering the magic of the South Burnett during a four-day visit to the region.
Tourism Business Hits Market
The lease on one of the South Burnett’s best-known tourism businesses has hit the market.
Cricketers Go Into Bat For LifeFlight
Two hotels have gone into bat to support LifeFlight with a charity cricket fundraiser.
Beef Group Seeks Chair
The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework is calling for expressions of interest for the position of chair.
Local Groups Share Wind Farm Grants
The Coopers Gap Wind Farm community fund has awarded $117,295 in grants to not-for-profit associations in the South Burnett and Western Downs council areas after receiving 18 applications.
Changes In KCCI Executive Team
There have been some changes in the make-up of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s executive committee following the association’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday night.
Probation For Stalking MP
A Kilkivan man has pleaded guilty to stalking Member for Gympie Tony Perrett.
Truck Driver Killed In Crash
A man died in a truck crash at Jinghi on Tuesday morning.
‘Quiet Majority Backs Renewables’
Farmers For Climate Action – a pro-renewables lobby group – claims a majority of residents in Renewable Energy Zones actually support clean energy projects on farmland in their local community.
Life Member Fears For Club’s Future
Nanango Race Club life member Rod Morgan has spoken out about the current crisis affecting the club, saying he fears its very existence could be under threat.
Old Coal Mates Swap Stories
There were lots of memories shared on Saturday about the good ol’ days when coal was the undisputed king of Rio Tinto’s mining portfolio in Queensland.
Georgie Wins Gold Medal
Georgie Somerset has been presented with the Australian Institute of Company Directors 2024 Queensland Gold Medal.
