LNP Promises To Build Weir
The much-discussed Barlil Weir will be built on Barambah Creek to help local irrigators … if the LNP wins power at the October 26 election.
Man Drowns In Flash Floods
A man’s body was located late on Sunday night after he was reported missing when a vehicle was washed off a creek crossing west of Wondai.
Boost For Barambah Irrigators
More than 50 farmers along Barambah Creek have been issued with new groundwater licences allowing them to irrigate their crops and water their stock.
Call To Extend Rail Trail To Proston
The Coverty Creek Community Development group has launched a campaign to extend the South Burnett Rail Trail from Murgon to Proston.
Cherbourg Alcohol Ban Being Reviewed
Cherbourg’s alcohol ban may be lifted depending on community attitudes and the result of a joint application by Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council and the South Burnett Regional Council.
The Show Must Go On
Record floods and widespread damage weren’t enough to stop the Windera Music Muster from going ahead
Local MPs Tell Flood Tales
In State Parliament, local MPs Deb Frecklington and Jeff Seeney recount the flood devastation.
Road Closed For Repairs
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that Mondure-Wheatland Road will be closed from 6:00am today to 6:00pm tomorrow to install new pipes and repair road damage.
Please Don’t Forget Us!
The farmers around Byee and Silverleaf are hurting … their crops, and more importantly, their topsoil was washed away during the Australia Day weekend floods.
Rain Brings Some Smiles
There’s no doubt that last weekend’s rain caused millions of dollars damage, and brought pain and grief to many Queenslanders … but even the darkest clouds can have a silver lining.
Gordonbrook ‘Not To Blame’ For Flood
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann says it was heavy local rainfall rather than the overflow from Gordonbrook Dam which sent a torrent through a Wilkesdale woman’s house last Sunday.
Agriculture MP Checks
Out Flood Devastation
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh dropped into Kingaroy today to check out the region’s flood woes
(Most) Schools Back Tomorrow!
Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek has confirmed the majority of Queensland State Schools will re-open tomorrow … but there’s nine schools in the South Burnett that will stay closed.
Floods Leave Huge Damage Bill
As the rain eases, the South Burnett is facing a massive repair bill. Mayor Wayne Kratzmann says initial reports indicate damage is worse than the 2011 floods
Chopper Called In For Evacuations
An emergency helicopter was to be called in to evacuate a family of six stranded in a house surrounded by water at Silverleaf
South Burnett Road Closures
The heavy rain overnight has led to most major roads in the South Burnett region being closed and towns isolated
Upgrade To Hivesville Road
The South Burnett Regional Council has advised that the Hivesville Road Culvert Upgrade Project will begin on July 16.
