Witnesses Sought To Crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious traffic crash which occurred on Oakey-Cooyar Road to contact police.
Farmers Hail ‘Right To Repair’
National Farmers’ Federation has secured a commitment to extend “Right to Repair” reforms to agricultural machinery.
Qld Health Alert: Don’t Touch Bats
Queensland Health has reminded residents not to touch injured, distressed or dead bats under any circumstances.
Councils Brief MPs On Crime
Police Minister Dan Purdie says more specialist detectives from the State Flying Squad will be coming to the South Burnett next week to help tackle a recent spike of crime in the area.
Man Robbed, Vehicles Stolen
Police are searching for two people after a man riding a mobility scooter was threatened and robbed in Murgon on Tuesday morning.
Record Yarding At Dalby
Dalby Regional Saleyards last week hosted one of its largest yardings this decade.
Durong Man Charged
Police have charged a man with drug offences following a search of a Durong property on November 21.
It’s Starting To Feel A Lot Like …
Santa looks set to have a very busy festive season, with the jolly man in red already popping up at activities around the South Burnett at the weekend.
Two Suffer Minor Injuries
Two people suffered minor injuries when a car and a mini-bus collided in Drayton Street, Nanango, on Monday afternoon.
TRC To Install Battery Disposal Areas
Waste facilities across the Toowoomba Regional Council area will soon have new battery collection points installed thanks to a partnership between the TRC and the State Government.
Castle Law v ‘Reasonable Force’
Member for Nanango, Attorney-General Deb Frecklington, has responded to a petition calling for “Castle Law” by reminding petitioners they already have a right to defend themselves and their property with “reasonable force”.
Highway Crash At Cooyar
A man aged in his 50s was lucky to escape injury in a single-vehicle crash at Cooyar on Saturday evening.
Smithfield Feedlot For Sale
Expressions of interest are being sought from potential purchasers for the key Smithfield Feedlot, near Proston.
Suspicious Fire Destroys Home
Police are investigating a fire which destroyed a house in a rural residential area north of Blackbutt late on Friday night.
Residents Want Action On Crime
A recent spike in juvenile crime in Murgon and Cherbourg prompted the South Burnett Regional Council to call a public meeting on Thursday night to allow residents to air their grievances, and suggest solutions to the problem.
Crusaders Too Strong At Home
Murgon Crusaders came out on top in a clash with an under-strength Wooroolin Warriors, played last Saturday at Murgon Showgrounds.
Tobacco Shops Ordered Shut
Two shops in Kingaroy selling tobacco products have been ordered to close for three months following visits from Queensland Health officers last week.
It’s Time To Start Singing …
The Kingaroy District Ministry Association’s traditional Christmas Carols will be held on Sunday, December 7, at Kingaroy Town Hall with a great line-up of musical talent already booked in.
Obituary: Robert Smith 1972-2025
Former Wondai resident Robert Smith, 53, drowned on August 27 in a tragic boating accident on the Sunshine Coast. This is an edited version of the eulogy read by his sister Susan Jochheim at the funeral, held at Buderim on September 5:
MP To Visit Kilkivan
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien will be taking his mobile office to Kilkivan next Thursday (December 4) to hear from local residents about issues that are important to them.
