Man Airlifted After Crash

A man aged in his 60s has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after a single-vehicle crash at South Nanango on Thursday afternoon.

School Plans 125th Celebration

Wooroolin State School will be celebrating its 125th birthday in September and a callout has gone out to all ex-students!

CCTV Boost For Councils

Two local Councils are among 21 across Queensland to receive funding for CCTV cameras under the State Government’s $40 million Secure Communities Partnership Program.

Appeal Lodged Against BESS Refusal

As predicted at the South Burnett Regional Council’s May meeting, a company denied permission to build a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) beside the Kingaroy Solar Farm is challenging the decision in court.

Three Charged After Drug Raids

Police have charged three people after drugs and weapons were allegedly located during the police searches in Murgon and Cherbourg on Tuesday.

Tourism Opportunity For TRC Towns

Toowoomba Regional Council has joined with Queensland Country to host workshops to build tourism within the region.

Man Charged After Fatal Crash

A 30-year-old man has been charged following investigations into a fatal traffic crash at Widgee in May.

Row Erupts Over Work Camp

Final approvals for the Tarong West Wind Farm project are yet to be given the green light by the State Government, but that has not stopped angst in the local community over the site of a proposed work camp for the project.

‘Shoes’ Film Ready To Step Up

A locally produced film celebrating the South Burnett’s people, places and experiences will be officially launched in Kingaroy on July 23.

Work Begins To Stabilise Tower

The future of the historic Jimna Fire Tower looks to have been assured following the State Government’s awarding of a contract to stabilise the ageing structure.

Grant To Create Memorial Park Stage

A long-discussed dream to create a permanent stage in Kingaroy’s Memorial Park is one step closer following the awarding of $455,923 State Government grant.

Chorale Back In Concert

The South Burnett Chorale will be presenting its annual concert, “Lights, Camera, Sing!”, this Sunday (July 19) in Kingaroy.

Stolen Car Found Alight

A Holden Barina reportedly stolen from Fitzroy Street in Nanango on Thursday evening, was found ablaze at Runnymede on Friday morning.

In Winter, Arts Turn To Crafts

The Kingaroy and Wondai art galleries have both turned their walls over to craft activities this month … yes, winter is a good time to stay at home and make things!

Old Boys & New Boys Celebrate

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for the Wondai Wolves … last Saturday it was their annual Old Boys Day and this weekend they’re hosting the massive Mini Mods Carnival!

Lions Dig Deep To Support Research

The Wondai Lions Club welcomed a special group of cyclists and their support crew members on Thursday night who are raising funds for research into rare forms of ovarian cancer.

Wondai Salutes Selfless Service

Wondai might not have a very strong connection to the ocean but that didn’t stop the 2026 Reserve Forces Day commemorations last Sunday from honouring the service of naval reservists.

Kingaroy Celebrates NAIDOC Week

It was Kingaroy’s turn on Wednesday to celebrate “50 Years Of Deadly” with a NAIDOC Week celebration in the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt area.

Yarraman Car Show Shines Again

Car lovers were in heaven on Saturday at the annual Yarraman Show & Shine which attracted more than 100 vehicles to the Errol Munt Sportsgrounds.

New Law To Target Bail Breaches

The State Government plans to pass legislation before the end of the year which will mean young people who commit certain crimes while on bail could face a mandatory minimum sentence.

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