Victims of horror D’Aguilar Hwy double fatal identified
A horror crash on the D’Aguilar Hwy has killed two men – a 31-year-old from Nanango and 28-year-old from Tara – with police probing reports of a vehicle driving dangerously.
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End of an era as the final barrels roll out of Crane Winery
After more than 25 years, including 16 under the management of its current owners, one of the South Burnett’s most renowned vineyards has confirmed it will close its cellar doors. Full details:
South Burnett region’s best childcare worker crowned
We were flooded with entries for our Facebook reader poll in which we asked you to name the South Burnett’s best childcare worker. But there can only be one winner, and here she is:
Police investigate unusual late-night drone sightings
Drones were spotted hovering over private properties under the blanket of night, with cops warning Burnett residents to stay vigilant and report anything suspicious. Full details:
Long-time local claims council seat by ‘handful’ of votes
Fewer than 20 votes separated the two candidates vying for the division 2 councillor seat, with a familiar face claiming the win and bringing to an end a long reshuffle in council.
Warning as Japanese encephalitis virus detected in Burnett region
The dangerous mosquito-borne virus has been detected in multiple places across the region, with health authorities urging residents to take extra care to avoid bites. FULL DETAILS:
Meth needles, expensive weed: Burnett drug offenders named
From a Glan Devon grandmother found once again with drugs in her caravan to a man court with ice and needles in his car, these are the residents sentenced this week for drug offences. FULL LIST HERE:
‘I had to pinch myself’: Celebrations as mandates scrapped
The news vaccine mandates would be scrapped has been met with relief and celebration, with the Kingaroy Show saved at the 11th hour thanks to the decision. FULL STORY:
Boozed-up and busted: Burnett’s drunken offenders named
From drunken bar fights, to racial abuse and terrifying threats to cops, these are the shocking crimes committed on wild nights out and a breakdown of the region’s alcohol-fuelled offending.
‘I know where you live’: Man’s drunken outburst at 14yo boy
A man drew a crowd of concerned onlookers when he began abusing and screaming at a house and threatening a teen boy after ‘blacking out’. READ HIS STRANGE EXPLANATION:
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