Hampers Spreading Christmas Cheer

Nearly 200 Christmas hampers will be heading out over the next few days to help South Burnett residents enjoy a better Christmas.

Last Exhibition For 2025

The 55 Million Years Ago art gallery and museum in Murgon opened its last exhibition for the year on Saturday.

Mayor’s Lunch Raised $6800

More than $6800 was raised at the South Burnett Mayor’s Community Christmas Lunch held in Kingaroy earlier this month,

Can Man Does It Again For Christmas!

Paddy “The Can Man” Weber has done it again! His hard work over the past 12 months collecting cans will mean a whole lot of South Burnett families will have a better Christmas.

Thank You To Council Workers

An awards ceremony was held in the Council Chambers to recognise the milestone service of several long-serving employees.

Shake-Up For BESS Approvals

Battery energy storage systems developments have joined the list of renewable energy projects which are now “impact assessable” in Queensland.

49 Charged During Police ‘Surge’

Senior police have praised Operation Martello – the week-long “surge” of police into the South Burnett – as a success after 49 people were charged with a total of 202 offences.

MPs Respond To Crime Appeal

Attorney-General Deb Frecklington and Premier David Crisafulli have both written to the Murgon Business and Development Association is response to a letter concerning the recent spike in crime in the Murgon area.

Six Groups Share $140,000 Grants

Six community groups will share in almost $140,000 in grants from the latest round of funding from the Tarong Community Partnership Fund.

Two Arrested Near Blackbutt

Two men have been charged after an incident near Blackbutt on Sunday.

Raids Link Bikies To Illegal Smokes

The Illicit Tobacco Taskforce – led by Australian Border Force – says its has disrupted a prominent organised crime network after raids on the Gold Coast.

Two Hurt In Horse Incidents

Two people have been taken to hospital after separate incidents involving horses in the South Burnett.

2026 Australia Day Nominees

The 75 nominees for the SBRC’s 2026 Australia Day Awards have been released.

Grants For Flying Foxes

Two local councils have received funding to tackle the issue of flying foxes under Round 8 of a State Government grant scheme.

Saints On Top At Summer Break

South Burnett cricket competition newcomers Saints confirmed their position at the top of the ladder by downing Kingaroy Services at Wondai last Saturday.

Kilkivan Farewells Popular GP

Kilkivan Rural Clinic’s popular GP Sandra Zeeman was farewelled last week by the community after 12 years of care.

Santa Enjoys Making History

Santa Claus dropped in last week at the Christmas break-up of the South Burnett Genealogical and Family History Society at Kingaroy RSL Club.

Pinion To Lead Water Research

Grain growers in medium and high rainfall zones will gain new tools to tackle waterlogging, runoff and evaporation thanks to a major new national project led by Pinion Advisory.

Proud Day For Schmidt Family

Member for Nanango, Attorney-General Deb Frecklington, celebrated a proud moment in the Supreme Court of Queensland recently, moving the admission of Kingaroy local resident Oscar Schmidt as a Legal Practitioner.

Murder Charge: Mental Health Check

The Queensland Mental Health Court will decide the state of mind of a Kilkivan man charged with murder over the death of his uncle.

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