Mayors Back A Winner At Wondai
Wondai’s Anzac Day races are always popular, but this year’s event attracted one of the biggest crowds seen at a local racetrack for years.
Big Crowds Gather Across Region
Huge crowds turned out in towns and villages across the South Burnett on Thursday to mark the 109th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli.
Motorbike Riders Injured
Two motorcycle riders have been injured in recent crashes.
Thrashers Pull Out
The South Burnett Thrashers rugby union team won’t be hitting the field this year.
Powerline Strikes Alarm Ergon
Ergon Energy is again urging everyone to “Look Up and Live” after an alarming number of contacts with electricity poles and wires already this year.
Mum Jailed Over Baby’s Death
A Murgon mother charged after her seven-month-old daughter drowned in a makeshift bath in 2021 will spend a year behind bars.
Trio Charged After Anzac Day Fracas
Three people will face charges after an incident in Nanango on Thursday morning that stunned residents attending Nanango’s Anzac Day commemorations.
Our Anzacs Will Be Remembered
Anzac Day is taking on a special meaning this year for Kingaroy residents Chris and John Box who are visiting the blood-soaked European battlefields of World War I to pay tribute to Australia’s fallen.
Mayor Backs Zero Rates Rise
South Burnett ratepayers will most likely face a general rate rise of somewhere between zero per cent and 3 per cent in the upcoming Council Budget.
Head-On Crash Driver Jailed
A Linville man who killed a Moore resident in a deliberate head-on crash at Harlin in 2021 has been sentenced to 10 years’ jail.
Input Sought On Water Plan
Water users have been invited to have their say as work begins on drafting a new water plan for the Burnett Basin region.
Panthers To Host MiniRoos Carnival
Junior soccer players from across the South Burnett – and beyond – have been invited to take part in the second annual Nanango Panthers MiniRoos Carnival.
Man Charged Over Alleged Stabbing
A 25-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged over an alleged stabbing in Kingaroy in February.
AgForce Warning Over Levy
AgForce has warned that farmers will be “pushed to the brink” if the proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy is implemented on July 1.
Telecommunications: Have A Say
Communities across Australia have been invited to have input into the latest Regional Telecommunications Review.
Saints Off To A Strong Start
The South Burnett Saints senior teams began their 2024 campaign in the Darling Downs AFL competition on a winning note, despite trying conditions caused by the weather.
Heritage Expands Grants Scheme
Heritage Nanango Community Branch has announced a big change to its community sponsorship program.
Wet Start For Rugby League
It was a wet start to the 2024 rugby league season at the weekend, with heavy rain affecting several scheduled games.
Corner Four To Host Meet’n’Greet
Four Kingaroy businesses have banded together to host the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Good Weather For Gardeners!
It was good weather at the weekend for frogs, ducks … and gardeners!
