Clearing ‘Linked To Easement’
Australian Solar Enterprises – the corporation behind the Tumuruu solar farm project near Blackbutt – has alerted local residents that some “vegetation management” will begin next week on the site.
Updated Timeline For Solar Farm
Australian Solar Enterprises, the company developing the Tumuruu solar farm near Blackbutt, has released an updated timeline for the project.
Choppers Called To Fight Fires
Heavy machinery was called in to cut fire breaks and water-bombing helicopters despatched to help firefighters tackle a spate of fires around the South Burnett on Wednesday.
Wind Whips Up Large Fires
Fire crews were kept busy on Saturday with large fires whipped up by the windy conditions burning near the Burnett Highway at Tansey and the Brisbane Valley Highway at Lake Wivenhoe.
Police Probe Fatal Crash
Police are appealing for anyone who may have information – or dashcam footage – linked to a fatal collision which occurred on the Brisbane Valley Highway on Wednesday to come forward.
Taromeo Pair Star At Championships
Taromeo rider Kelly Thurley has taken out two major awards at the recent Queensland Pinto State Championships at Laidley.
Vehicle Flips At Taromeo
A driver escaped serious injuries in a rollover on Franks Road at Taromeo on Thursday morning.
MP Highlights Solar Farm ‘Concerns’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has written to the South Burnett Regional Council highlighting concerns by some local residents about the proposed Tumuruu Solar Farm at Taromeo.
Tumuruu ‘End Of Life’ Plan Explained
The proposed Tumuruu solar farm at Taromeo has a projected life of 30 years, but what will happen to the land after that?
Solar Farm Plans Updated
A revised concept plan for the proposed Tumuruu solar farm project was given to the South Burnett Regional Council on Monday.
Young Woman Hurt In Crash
A young woman was transported to hospital after two vehicles collided on the Bunya Highway at Memerambi on Tuesday morning.
Woman Bitten By Snake
A woman was taken to hospital after being bitten by a snake at Yarraman on Saturday night.
Council Briefed On Solar Farm Plan
South Burnett councillors have been briefed on a proposed 250-275MW solar farm which proponents hope to build north of Blackbutt.
Fire Crews At Taromeo
Three QFES crews are at a fire burning near Franks Road and Cameron Road, Taromeo.
Fire Heading Towards Taromeo
QFES has issued an alert in regards to a fire which broke out near Moore on Thursday.
IGA Fuels Up Taromeo Firies
Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade volunteers will be able to take meal breaks during training and reduction burns thanks to Yarraman IGA who have come on board as the brigade’s first “Feed The Firies” sponsor.
Another Bushfire At Taromeo
Multiple fire crews are attending another bushfire burning in the Taromeo area … this time near Taromeo Rise and Old Esk Road.
Take A Tour Around Taromeo
The Blackbutt Heritage Association will be running a tour of historic Taromeo this Friday, November 6
Two History Events Coming Up
Former Nanango mayor Reg McCallum will be the guest speaker at Friday’s “History Morning” at Nukku Nook
Grass Fire At Taromeo
Rural brigades were called to a small grass fire in Sutherland Drive, Taromeo, this morning.
