MP Calls For Release Of Callide Report
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has again called for the release of a report into an incident three years ago at Callide Power Station which led to widespread blackouts in Queensland.
Playground Project Gets Go-Ahead
South Burnett Regional Council will proceed with the construction of a multipurpose sports court and ninja playground in Kingaroy’s Memorial Park despite a $400,000 blow-out in the project’s cost.
Two Students With Big Dreams
What would you do if you were PM for a day? Cherbourg’s Reuben Simpson, 15, had the opportunity to experience a taste of life in Canberra recently.
Survey Finds High Levels Of Distress
A door-to-door mental health and wellbeing survey in Cherbourg, Kingaroy and Murgon has found 33 per cent of people reported consistently high, or very high, levels of distress.
The Nuclear Option … Past & Present
From 1952 to 1963, the British Government – with the consent of the Liberal-Country Party in Australia – conducted open air atomic bomb tests at Maralinga in South Australia, and on the Montebello Islands off WA.
Nuclear Too Expensive: CSIRO
A CSIRO report has found nuclear power is the most expensive way to generate electricity, boosting critics of the Federal Opposition’s proposal that nuclear power be added to Australia’s energy mix.
Kewpie To Host Special Field Day
Country music singer – and 4SB personality – Larry Cann will be the special guest at Kewpie Stockfeeds’ special Rural Industry Field Day in Kingaroy on Thursday.
Blackbutt Marks 90th Show
Blackbutt Show celebrated its 90th anniversary on Saturday … and the second year since it was resurrected after a four-year break.
Artist Takes Up Residence
Award-winning Sunshine Coast artist Jane Ericksen has begun her unique “artist-in-residence” stint at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery.
Council Sinks Pool Pods Plan
A proposal to spend more than $215,000 on two “pool pods” for the Kingaroy and Wondai swimming pools has failed to win approval from the South Burnett Regional Council.
Warning About Whooping Cough
South Burnett residents are being encouraged to take action to protect themselves against respiratory illnesses including influenza and whooping cough.
Residents Extinguish Roof Fire
Three fire crews were despatched to Wilkesdale on Monday evening after reports of a house on fire.
Hard Work Pays Off For Cycle Club
The South Burnett’s latest tourist attraction was formally opened on Saturday morning at the Gordonbrook Dam recreation area.
Pressure On Hospitals Grows
The number of patients presenting to Emergency Departments at Darling Downs Health hospitals continues to grow, according to the latest performance data released.
MP Warns Axe To Fall On Funding
The Federal Government plans to axe the popular Mobile Black Spot Program in three years, Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has warned.
Asbestos Dumped In Forestry
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is seeking the public’s help with an investigation into illegal dumping of asbestos in the Cherbourg Forest Reserve.
Nuclear Sites Still Under Wraps
Nationals leader – and Member for Maranoa – David Littleproud says the Federal Coalition has “six or seven” sites in mind for nuclear power plants around Australia, but has not revealed the locations.
Opportunity For Young Leaders
The National Farmers’ Federation is inviting applications from under 35s for its development program for young and emerging leaders in Australian agriculture.
Site Works Continue On Dam Project
Site works are continuing for the proposed Borumba Dam pumped hydro project.
MP Visits Key Local Industry
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she has been given a behind-the-scenes insight into the important role the timber industry plays in the South Burnett.
