Durong Fire: Stay Informed
At 10:09pm on Friday, QFES downgraded the alert for a bushfire burning in the Durong area to STAY INFORMED.
More Delays For Bridge
Residents looking forward to a new bridge on Chinchilla-Wondai Road will have to wait a fair bit longer.
Man Suffers Serious Burns
A man was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition with burns after an incident at Durong on Sunday night.
Bushfire Alert: Durong
At 4:04pm on Thursday, QFES issued a STAY INFORMED bushfire warning for Durong.
Sidney Is Still Missing
Police have renewed their calls for public help to locate 79-year-old Sidney Clark, after the vehicle he was driving and trailer were found abandoned.
Have You Seen Sidney?
Police are seeking urgent public assistance to locate 79-year-old Sidney Clark who has been missing from Chinchilla since Monday afternoon.
Vandals Target Murgon Toilets
The public toilets in Murgon’s QEII Park in Lamb Street have the dubious distinction of being the most vandalised in the South Burnett.
Colombian Link To Durong Arrests
Two men – including a dual Spanish-Colombian national – were due to appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Friday charged over their alleged connection to a criminal network importing and manufacturing hundreds of kilograms of cocaine.
Chopper Called To Crash
A rescue helicopter was requested after a single-vehicle crash near Durong on Friday afternoon.
Motorbike Rider Injured
Paramedics took a motorbike rider to Murgon Hospital in a stable condition after a crash at Durong on Monday morning.
Speed Limit Lowered Near Bridge
The speed limit on Chinchilla-Wondai Road approaching G.S. Bond Bridge, east of Durong, will be lowered this week.
Local Artwork Featured In Calendar
Artwork by a young student from Durong South State School will be included in the 2022 Queensland Farm Safety Calendar.
Ute Driver Injured In Truck Crash
A man was flown to Kingaroy Hospital with a suspected head injury after his ute and a cattle truck collided near Darr Creek, west of Durong, on Sunday morning.
Man Jailed After Fiery Crash
A Loganlea man charged after a fatal crash at Durong in August 2019 has been sentenced to 18 months’ jail.
Satellite Rain Gauges To Fill Gaps
A Durong grazing property is taking part in a high-tech trial of satellite rain gauges which aims to help scientists plug gaps in Queensland’s rainfall data.
Tender Awarded For Fuel Cell
A tender for the construction and operation of a long-awaited fuel cell at Durong has been awarded to heavy haulage business Corbet’s Group.
Harry Dives Into Challenge
A Durong youngster is making a big splash in the world of fundraising after hearing about a toddler diagnosed with leukaemia.
Fuel Cell Decision Postponed
A long-awaited fuel cell in Durong moved a step closer on Wednesday but the operator is unlikely to be announced until February.
Durong Man Faces Gun Charges
A man has been charged with drug and firearms offences following a search at a Durong property on Tuesday.
Council Tenders For Fuel Cell
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking tenders for the lease of land at Durong for development as an unmanned fuel outlet.
