Council Upgrades Dam Info
South Burnett Regional Council has launched new web pages for the Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma Dam caravan and recreation parks.
MP Queries Missing Bus Service
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has written to Health Minister Shannon Fentiman to find out why the bus which has been providing transport for South Burnett patients to Toowoomba Hospital is no longer running.
Woman Faces 66 Drug Charges
Detectives have charged a 35-year-old woman with 66 drug-related offences after a search of a house in Barber Street, Cherbourg, on Wednesday.
Praise For End Of Four-Night Rule
The removal of the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme’s four-night rule by the State Government has been applauded by the National Rural Health Alliance.
Local Businesses Win Top Awards
Two South Burnett businesses took out major awards at the regional finals of the Queensland Training Awards held during a glittering gala dinner at Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday night.
Alleged Robber Stabbed
Police have charged a 25-year-old man following an alleged attempted armed robbery at Goomeri on Tuesday night.
Cherbourg Sets Up Elders Group
Cherbourg Council has formed an Elders Advisory Group to advise council on setting strategic goals for the community.
Powerlink Approves New BESS
A proposed 200MW Battery Energy Storage System at Lower Wonga has secured approval from Powerlink to be linked to the electricity grid.
Cattle Truck Driver Injured
A truck driver aged in his 50s was airlifted to hospital on Wednesday morning after a cattle truck rolled on the Blackbutt Range.
Police Probe Wilful Damage
Murgon police are investigating a number of possibly unrelated recent incidents of wilful damage in Murgon and Cherbourg.
Academy Can’t Rule Out SMRs
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering believes small modular nuclear reactors could be an option for Australia’s future energy mix but are “unlikely to contribute significantly in the short to medium term”.
Jason Miles – Candidate For Nanango
Meet Jason Miles – who describes himself as “a Christian Conservative” – who will be taking on local MP Deb Frecklington at the Queensland State election in October.
Jack’s Career Is About To Take Off
If 16-year-old Jack Christie looks happy, it’s because he’s just completed his first solo glider flight … the start, he hopes, of a long career as an aviator.
Vandals Cause $270,000 Damage
Ratepayers face a repair bill of “at least” $270,000 after vandals targeted Kingaroy’s Memorial Park and Adermann Park in recent attacks.
Daphene And Jeff Won’t Be Forgotten
Blackbutt residents gathered to thank a much-loved couple on Friday whose impact on the local community will last for decades.
Racing Adds $50m To Wide Bay
The racing industry’s annual contribution to the Wide Bay economy reached close to $50 million in 2022-23.
Farmers Fight CSG Expansion
Farmers fighting the expansion of the coal seam gas industry have opened a volunteer-run community outreach centre in Dalby.
Growers Urged To Check Silos
A series of high-risk incidents involving the collapse of farm silos has prompted industry experts to urge grain growers to assess and either maintain – or decommission – older silos.
Break-In At School
Murgon police are seeking the public’s help after a break-and-enter at St Joseph’s Primary School on Saturday night.
Santa Adds To Market Fun
Santa dropped into the Kingaroy Friendship Markets on Saturday morning to add a little more festive fun to the regular monthly event.
