NFF Warning On Bird Flu

The NFF has urged farmers to review their biosecurity plans urgently, as the H5N1 strain of avian influenza spreads.

Entries Now Open For Awards!

Entries are now open for the 4th annual South Burnett Training & Business Awards which will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall on September 26.

Art Imitates Life In Kingaroy

Earlier this year, the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery hosted three workshops to encourage local artists to practise a very classical art skill … sketching and painting nudes.

Passenger Taken To Hospital

A man, aged in his 60s, was taken to hospital as a precaution after a collision in Kingaroy on Tuesday afternoon.

New Biosecurity Officer Appointed

The State Government has appointed 50 new biosecurity officers across Queensland as part of an election promise to hire 100 new officers over four years.

Kingaroy TAFE Celebrates 40 Years

The annual South Burnett Careers Market at Queensland TAFE’s Kingaroy campus took on a special meaning last Friday … it was the facility’s 40th birthday!

North Burnett CEO Resigns

North Burnett Regional Council CEO Craig Matheson has given notice that he will finish up in the job on November 27.

Callout To Beef Leaders

Applications are now open for Cattle Australia’s National Beef Leaders program which aims to equip participants with the skills, knowledge and networks needed to become future leaders in the beef industry.

Countdown To Census Night

Did you know Census Night is on Tuesday, August 11?

Arts Grant Reboots Local Tourism

South Burnett tourism promotion has taken a big step forward, thanks to a huge project completed recently via a Regional Arts Development Fund grant.

Truckie Hurt In Crash

A truck driver was transported by ambulance to hospital with minor injuries after a crash just outside Goomeri on Monday morning.

121 Weapons Seized By Police

A total of 9088 people have been scanned for knives in the Darling Downs Police District – which includes the South Burnett – in the past 12 months, with 121 weapons seized.

Khan Wins Regional Award

Khan Donald, from McEuen RFB, has been named the Central Region Young Volunteer of the Year in the Rural Fire Service Queensland Week awards.

e-Petition Targets Sex Offenders

A Murgon resident has begun an official e-Petition to the State Government requesting tighter residential restrictions on reportable sex offenders.

Auxiliary Celebrates 80 Years

Members of the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch & Citizens’ Auxiliary returned to their roots last Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the organisation.

Petrel Tests Positive To Bird Flu

A wild seabird found dead on Moreton Island is believed to have died from H5 bird flu.

AgForce Welcomes Mouse Bait Permit

Queensland producer group AgForce has welcomed the emergency permit approval by APVMA for the use of ZP50 mouse bait in broadacre cropping areas.

Two Face Street Race Charges

Police have charged two men over an alleged deliberate dangerous driving incident in Kingaroy on Tuesday.

Four Taken To Hospital After Collision

Four people were taken to hospital for assessment after a spectacular crash on the outskirts of Kingaroy on Wednesday afternoon which left one of the vehicles on its roof.

Here’s Cheers For Nanango Volunteer

Jimmy Smith always loved being around horses and racing but could never fully pinpoint where his enthusiasm for the industry stemmed from.

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