Man Killed In Crash
A 21-year-old man died on Tuesday after his car ran off the road, hit a tree and burst into flames.
Speedway Action Takes Off!
The 10th annual Kings Royal weekend – the biggest event on the South Burnett Speedway Club’s annual calendar – roars into action on Friday at the Kingaroy Showgrounds.
Search For Girl Scaled Back
The search for a 14-year-old schoolgirl swept away by floodwaters at Booubyjan during the early hours of January 8 is being scaled back.
SBRC’s Australia Day Nominees
South Burnett Regional Council has released the list of nominees for its 2022 Australia Day awards.
Flames Gut Kingaroy Hostel
The former QCWA Hostel in Kingaroy – currently being used as crisis accommodation for young people – was gutted by fire early on Wednesday morning.
Australia Day Awards Postponed
The rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus in the South Burnett has forced Council to postpone its official Australia Day awards ceremony.
Man Charged Over Break-In
Police have charged a man over an alleged break-and-enter at Tablelands last week.
Seven More COVID Deaths
Seven more deaths from COVID-19 – the highest one day total so far during the pandemic in Queensland – were announced by Health Minister Yvette D’Ath on Monday.
Truck Driver Injured
A truck driver suffered head injuries after a B-Double rolled on the Bunya Highway near Wondai in the early hours of Saturday.
COVID Number Hits 500
The number of recent COVID-19 cases in the South Burnett and Cherbourg areas is now likely to be greater than 500.
Deadliest Day In Queensland
Queensland has recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic so far with six deaths added to the tally.
Man Charged Over SES Break-In
A 22-year-old Wondai man has been charged with the theft of a 4WD and items from the Wondai SES shed last week.
Repairs To ‘Prioritise Safety’
SBRC work crews have been in action across the region and in Cherbourg following the heavy rainfall at the weekend.
Kingaroy Celebrations Cancelled
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another event, with the announcement that Kingaroy’s Australia Day celebrations in Memorial Park have been scrapped.
Man Injured In Crash
Paramedics assessed two men and a teenage boy after a single-vehicle crash at Benarkin in the early hours of Wednesday.
Case Numbers Climb Slightly
Reported new cases of COVID in the South Burnett and Cherbourg regions appear to be slowing, with just three announced by Cherbourg Council on Tuesday.
Man Charged Over Graffiti
A 29-year-old Kingaroy man faces multiple charges after a spate of graffiti sprung up around Kingaroy at the weekend.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman aged in her 60s was transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway on Tuesday morning.
Ergon Working To Restore Power
Ergon Energy crews have been making good progress restoring power to parts of the Wide Bay Burnett ravaged by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth.
Hardship Payments Now Available
A range of disaster assistance measures are now available in the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie and Fraser Coast council areas following the devastating heavy rainfall and flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth.
