Are You Ready For Winter?

Are You Ready For Winter?

With winter officially here, the State Government and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are urging residents to prepare themselves and their homes to be winter fire safe

Council Plans Wetlands Burn

Council Plans Wetlands Burn

The Goodger Wetlands – already under a cloud because of the proposed Moreton Resources’ coal mine – has been included in a list of sites to be targeted during this year’s South Burnett Regional Council winter controlled burns.

Do You Have A Property Fire Plan?

Do You Have A Property Fire Plan?

Property owners in the South Burnett have been invited to attend a free fire management workshop to be held at the Rural Fire Service Area Office in Kingaroy on March 22.

Man Hurt In Fire

Man Hurt In Fire

A man was taken to hospital after a house fire in Muller Street, Tingoora, on Tuesday morning.

Heavy Smoke At Ballogie

Heavy Smoke At Ballogie

Nine fire crews were called to a vegetation fire burning near Chinchilla-Wondai Road at Ballogie on Monday afternoon.

Severe Fire Danger Warning

Severe Fire Danger Warning

The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Wide Bay and Burnett residents that a severe fire danger is forecast for Thursday (November 24).

Prepare For A Long, Hot Summer

Prepare For A Long, Hot Summer

Is the South Burnett ready for another long, hot bushfire season? It looks to have started already … the fire danger rating for the rest of this week is either “high” or “very high”, and there’s no reason to think it’s going to ease anytime soon.