More Storms Predicted
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that the heavy rainfall which caused flash flooding – and severed several roads – across parts of the South Burnett on Monday evening could reoccur on Tuesday.
George Celebrates 100 Years!
Well-known Murgon resident George Ansell recently celebrated his 100th birthday … twice!
Speed Limit Cut In Goomeri
Signs warning that the speed limit is now 40km/h have been erected at the entrances to Goomeri.
Retired Teachers Awarded OAMs
Former teachers from Coolabunia and Goomeri State Schools have been awarded Order of Australia Medals in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours List.
Cattle Killed In Truck Crash
Cattle were killed – and others badly injured – in a B-Double truck rollover near Cooyar on Tuesday morning.
Renewed Push For Flood Alerts
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has repeated a plea to have flood warning gauges installed along the flood-prone Boonara-Nangur Creek system.
Cool Gift For Goomeri P-10
Goomeri P-10 School’s P&C has received a welcome $2000 boost from the CRT Primary Schools Program.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman aged in her 20s suffered minor injuries in a crash at Coolabunia on Tuesday morning.
Where To See RAAF Aircraft
Two RAAF aircraft will be doing flyovers at some of the local Anzac Day commemorations on Tuesday.
$35,000 For Local Groups
Three South Burnett community groups have gained a total of more than $35,000 in grants from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Strengthening Rural Communities program.
Future Looks Bright At Goomeri
The sun shone brightly on Goomeri’s 83rd Show on Saturday, and if the number of entrants in the Showgirl and Rural Ambassador competitions is any indication, the show also has a bright future!
Kilkivan Land Values Leap 60pc
Ratepayers in the western part of the Gympie Regional Council area could get a shock when their latest land valuation notices arrive in the mail.
Stolen Trailer Spotted In Goomeri
Kingaroy businessman Richard Mason is angry his $15,000 advertising trailer was stolen from beside the D’Aguilar Highway on Sunday night, and despite the alleged thieves being spotted several times since, the trailer has not yet been found.
$410,000 Boost For Local Groups
Fourteen local groups will share almost $410,000 in funding thanks to the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Rachael Wins Resilience Award
Tansey resident Rachael Lehmann has been presented with the inaugural Australia Day “Resilience Award” from Gympie Regional Council for her work during the region’s flood recovery efforts last year.
Trail Closures Cost Towns Sales
Goomeri and Kilkivan businesses could be missing out on thousands of dollars in extra sales each week because Gympie Regional Council is neglecting to maintain its portion of the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail.
Two Hurt In Crash
Two men, aged in their 30s, suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash near Goomeri on Friday morning.
Man Burnt In ‘Suspicious’ Fire
Firefighters could do little to save a highset house in Goomeri which became engulfed in flames in the early hours of Tuesday.
Boost For Local RSL Groups
South Burnett ex-service organisations have received almost $20,000 in funding from the State Government’s Anzac Day Trust program.
Two Hurt In Highway Crashes
Two people have been injured in separate highway crashes on Monday morning.
