Federal MP Wants Wind Farm Axed

Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called on the State Government to scrap the already-approved Tarong West Wind Farm near Ironpot.

Wilsons Face Fraud Charges

Well-known pork industry figures Darren Gary Wilson and Cameron Ronald Wilson have been named as the two Queenslanders linked to an alleged multi-million dollar fraud.

Work Starts On Dam Safety Upgrade

A sod-turning ceremony was held at Cressbrook Dam last week, signalling construction is now under way on the critical safety improvements demanded by legislation.

AgForce Takes Campaign On Road

AgForce is taking a roadshow across Queensland as part of its campaign calling for changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.

Boost For Show Society

Proston Show Society has received a $3967 grant under the latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants Program.

$62m Boost To Unlock Housing

South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff has welcomed a massive $62.3 million State Government injection into infrastructure spending in the South Burnett which could allow several stalled housing projects in the region to proceed.

Murgon Man Faces 42 Charges

Detectives have charged an 18-year-old Murgon man with 42 offences following investigations into numerous incidents across Brisbane and Kingaroy.

Collision Sparks Fire

Two people escaped injury when a car and truck collided on Memerambi-Gordonbrook Road at Memerambi on Monday morning.

Fatal Crash At Harlin

A 64-year-old man died in a crash at Harlin on Saturday afternoon.

Two Escape House Fire

A woman and young boy were lucky to escape injury when a fire badly damaged a house at Haly Creek on Thursday night

Police Blitz Targets Road Safety

Police have wrapped up a month-long road safety blitz across Murgon, Cherbourg, Wondai and Proston.

Full Fields For Nanango Races

Nanango Race Club is holding its annual Spring Races at the Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday.

Mustangs Charge Home To Victory

The Murgon Mustangs were simply too strong at the end for Nanango in the South Burnett Rugby League’s Under 14s Grand Final played at Blackbutt last Saturday.

Boost For Volunteers

The Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc is one of 30 community groups from across the Maranoa electorate to receive support form the latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program.

Funding Boost For Rail Trail

Gympie Regional Council has secured State Government funding to restore key sections of the Kilkivan To Kingaroy Rail Trail.

JEV Detected In Piggery

Biosecurity Queensland has advised that Japanese encephalitis virus has been detected in a commercial piggery in the North Burnett.

Elaine Honoured At Gallery

The official opening of the September exhibition at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery last Friday night included a special honour for recently retired gallery president Elaine Madill.

Comedy Takes Home $1000 Prize

For the second year in a row, members of the North Brisbane Theatre Company have taken out the $1000 Best Play award at the Heritage NananGO PLAYfest short play competition.

SOS To Save Great Horse Ride

The well-known Kilkivan Great Horse Ride is at a crossroads with a “last chance” meeting scheduled to be held in Kilkivan on September 22.

Crackdown On Illegal Dumping

South Burnett, Cherbourg and Somerset councils are receiving State Government support to crack down on illegal dumping across the region.

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