Eagles Draw First Blood In Battle

Round 1 of the Cobbo-Fuller Rugby League Cup became a stampede on a chilly Saturday afternoon in Kingaroy last weekend.

Mixed Weekend For Kingaroy

The Toowoomba-based University of Southern Queensland football team proved too strong for Kingaroy in their Division 1 game played in Kingaroy last Saturday evening.

Vehicle Warning To Farmers

A recent incident has prompted the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to remind primary producers of the importance of prioritising the maintenance of their heavy vehicles to prevent critical failures.

Small Wins In Water Plant Case

A multi-million dollar lawsuit by the South Burnett Regional Council against the company which built the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant is still winding its way slowly through Queensland’s Supreme Court.

TRC Seeks Community Input

Yarraman and Cooyar residents are being encouraged to visit the Toowoomba Regional Council’s “Your Say” webpage to complete a short survey to help shape the region’s future.

Businesses Recognised On Qld Day

Local MP Deb Frecklington has congratulated three local businesses recognised among the best in Queensland in the 2026 Queensland Day “All The Best” awards.

Man Jailed For Possessing Drugs

A 46-year-old South Burnett man, who pleaded not guilty to a serious drugs charge, has been sentenced to 18 months’ jail after a two-day trial in Brisbane.

‘If You See Something, Say It’

South Burnett residents are being urged to step up and share information to Crime Stoppers about drug dealing – and drug use – in the region.

Writers To Gather At Bunyas

Aspiring authors have been invited to attend this year’s Writers’ Retreat at the Bunya Mountains, part of the Western Downs Regional Council’s “Words Out West 2026” festival.

Dairy Farmers Issue Price Warning

If processors don’t increase the prices offered to dairy farmers by early July, many will cut back milk production or even quit the industry, eastAUSmilk president Tim Bale warned on Thursday.

Inquiry Into Council Complaints

A Parliamentary Inquiry has begun into the effectiveness of the Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA) and Councillor Conduct Tribunal, the bodies which handle complaints against local councillors.

Murder Mystery In Nanango

It’s a quiet English village (aren’t they always?) until a mystery ad appears in the local newspaper, residents gather at Miss Blacklock’s house and gunshots ring out …

Brooksy’s Round Back Again

The annual Ben Brooks Memorial Day Australian Rules game will have extra poignancy this Saturday at Kingaroy’s Lyle Vidler Oval.

Wondai Races Cut Short

Wondai’s annual winter race meeting on Saturday was cut short but that didn’t stop all the off-track activities going ahead.

Concert To Celebrate Two Decades

Have you booked your tickets yet? The South Burnett Community Orchestra will be celebrating 20 years of music and community in a special concert on Saturday night at the Kingaroy Town Hall.

New Laws To Limit E-Bikes

Legislation is expected to be passed in State Parliament this week which aims to crack down on the most dangerous e-scooter and e-bike activities.

Green Light For Coles Supermarket

South Burnett Regional Council has approved an application by Coles to build a supermarket complex on the vacant land in Pound Street, Kingaroy.

Home Razed By Blaze

A house and shed were destroyed by fire in an early morning blaze at Blackbutt North on Tuesday.

Truckie Hurt In Crash

A truck driver was taken to Kingaroy Hospital with minor injuries after his vehicle apparently blew a tyre before running off the road and hitting a tree on Monday afternoon.

Brekkie Raises Almost $3015

Last month’s Mayor’s Breakfast – which launched the South Burnett’s 2026 Relay For Life fundraising campaign – has raised $3014.78 for Cancer Council Queensland.

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