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Holly is a journalist at the South Burnett Times and Central & North Burnett Times, covering crime, courts and business news as well as general and breaking news. She started her career as the weekend reporter with the Northern Star. She also holds a Master’s Degree in International Studies from Sydney University.

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South Burnett

Matt Bradbury at the Lockyer Valley irrigation scheme meeting, February 4, 2020

REVEALED: The project to secure water for our towns, farmers

The long-awaited shortlist of promising infrastructure projects to meet local water needs has been released.

South Burnett

Drug-driver freed after 317 days in custody

THE Kingaroy woman was caught driving with one of the ‘highest recorded’ ICE readings in a decade, with a child in the car.

Community News

Len McLeod has finally received recognition for his service in WWII, 75 years later. Facebook: Kathy Duff.

Veteran finally honoured after 75 year wait for recognition

LEN McLeod may be the last serviceman to ever be presented with the 1939-45 Pacific Star.

Police & Courts

Lenient sentence for ‘extremely dangerous’ attack on cousin

A young man has avoided prison despite multiple alleged attacks on his cousin, who he is romantically involved with.

South Burnett

An Queensland Ambulance Service vehicle pulling into Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) operated Ingham Hospital today. Picture: CAMERON BATES

Man hospitalised after fall on rural property

A MAN in his 60s has been transported to hospital after falling on his rural property.

South Burnett

Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington in Townsville to announce her plan to tackle crime. Picture: Alix Sweeney

REVEALED: LNP’s plan to combat region’s ice crisis

PLANS to build Wide Bay drug rehabilitation and detox centre following damning wastewater study.

South Burnett

Councillor Kathy Duff does not know why she didn't receive more support at the June general council meeting.

‘I think they regret it now’: Water prices divide council

The lone councillor who voted against increasing prices more than 150 per cent has spoken out on the issue

South Burnett

Blackbutt High Security Agricultural Water could move to construction within the next three years. File Photo.

Blackbutt irrigation project nominated for priority funding

THE proposed scheme has been named one of the top five most promising infrastructure projects by Queensland Farmers Federation

Business

SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGE DISCUSS USE WITH YOUR EDITOR - Mayor Brett Otto and Councillor Kathy Duff will be joining the discussion this evening and working with the Murgon Business and Development Association Incorporated to do everything they can to save the Murgon Target store from closing.

‘Basic needs’: Fight to save Murgon Target heats up

THE fight to save Murgon’s Target Country is heating up, as two councils refuse to back down on the issue

Police & Courts

Shot of dried marijuana and a rolled joint. Cannabis clipseal bag generic image. Picture: iStock

Police execute multiple search warrants in drug operation

FIVE to face court following a recent drug operation conducted by Kingaroy police.

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