Large Fire Destroys Shed
A fire in a large storage shed at Widgee on Thursday afternoon forced Ergon Energy to cut power to local residents until damage to powerlines could be assessed.
Still ‘No Funding’ For Road
Residents’ hopes have been dashed that serious issues with Glastonbury Road can be fixed soon, including the upgrade of four single-lane bridges to dual-lane roadways.
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.
ATV Stolen From Widgee
Police are seeking information to locate a red and black ATV stolen from a Widgee Road address between June 8-9.
Man Charged After Widgee Raid
Police have charged a man with multiple drug and child exploitation material offences after executing a search warrant in Widgee.
Rider Injured In Fall
A man aged in his 60s suffered critical injuries in a horse-riding incident at Widgee on Sunday afternoon.
Have You Seen This Caravan?
Police are seeking help from the public to locate a caravan recently stolen from Widgee.
Woman Bitten By Snake
A woman has been treated by paramedics after being bitten by a snake on Tuesday.
Woman Dies In Freak Accident
A 64-year-old woman has died after a freak accident inside a house in East Nanango on Monday afternoon.
Motorcycle Rider Dies
Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash which occurred near Colinton on Saturday.
Teenager Reported Missing
UPDATE: The 15-year-old boy has been safely located during a search and rescue.
Grants For Three Groups
Three local groups have received grants from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to support small but important projects.
Man Suffers Serious Leg Injury
A man suffered serious leg injuries when he was apparently run over by his own vehicle at Stalworth on Sunday morning.
Petition Targets Power Line Plan
A Widgee landholder concerned about Powerlink’s proposed transmission line routes for the Borumba Dam pumped hydro scheme has organised an E-Petition to State Parliament.
Police Probe Recent Break-Ins
Police are investigating recent break-ins and thefts which have occurred in the Goomeri, Kilkivan and Widgee areas.
Man Airlifted After Trench Collapse
A man has been airlifted to hospital with suspected back and pelvic injuries after a trench collapsed at Mondure on Wednesday afternoon.
Girl Hurt In Quadbike Crash
A young girl was flown to hospital after a quadbike crashed on a private property in the Widgee area on Thursday afternoon.
Fire Ban In Gympie Council Area
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has imposed a local fire ban for some North Coast residents.
Woman Injured In Crash
A woman has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash at Widgee on Thursday afternoon.
Widgee Firey Wins Volunteer Award
Widgee rural firefighter Barry Dyer has been honoured during Rural Fire Service Week, receiving the Assistant Commissioner’s Volunteer of the Year Award
