National Trust Recognises Bottle Tree
The landmark bottle tree near the former railway crossing at Hivesville has been added to the National Trust’s Significant Tree Register.
Gympie Truckie Tests Positive
A Gympie truck driver who visited Bundaberg is one of three new COVID-19 cases announced in Queensland on Tuesday.
Focus On Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping of commercial and other waste at Kilkivan, Wyalla and Blackbutt has prompted action by authorities.
High School Performs With Flair
Kingaroy State High School’s annual Flair concert had everything recently, from armwrestling to magic tricks … and a few surprises in between.
Trio Raids Three Nanango Pubs
Police are hunting three thieves who broke in and stole alcohol from two Nanango hotels and attempted to break into a third.
Teen Injured In MX Fall
A teenage boy suffered chest injuries when he fell while riding in the South East Queensland Junior MX Series in Kingaroy at the weekend.
Mayor Urges COVID Vaccinations
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has urged South Burnett residents to “do their part” and get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Ergon Grants Open
Queensland community groups are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $10,000 from the Ergon-Energex Community Fund.
Man Charged With Ute Theft
A 51-year-old Proston man faces a string of charges after alleged incidents in Venman Street, Kingaroy, on Saturday night.
Spring Blossoms In Yarraman
The Yarraman Progress Association’s annual celebration of Spring, the Colours Of Yarraman, sprang into life on Saturday afternoon in Station Park.
Marchers Reclaim The Night
The annual Reclaim The Night march aims to make an impact, so there was no way it was going to be unnoticed in Kingaroy on Thursday night.
Local Cricket In Full Swing
Round 2 of the South Burnett Senior Cricket competition was played across the region, with Cherbourg, Vikings and Murgon notching up wins.
Old Buggy Creates New Memories
A six-month restoration of a “doctor’s buggy” by the volunteers at the Murgon Men’s Shed has brought memories flooding back for a local farming family.
Arts Strategy Unveiled For Comment
The Blackbutt Avocado Festival’s organising committee, Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt, has unveiled the draft Blackbutt Arts Strategy 2026 for public comment.
MP Welcomes Bank Taskforce
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the establishment of a taskforce by the Federal Government to examine regional bank closures.
TRC Seeks Yarraman Feedback
Yarraman residents and businesses have been invited to have their say on how the Toowoomba region plans to grow over the next 30 years to support an extra 55,000 residents and 18,000 new homes.
Nutrien Backs Show Society
Murgon Showgrounds will soon be sporting a new canteen to service the lower end of the grounds, thanks to a Community Grants program.
Urgent Plea: Get Vaccinated Now!
The COVID-19 virus will be circulating in the South Burnett and Cherbourg by early January – or maybe even before Christmas.
Rollover On Highway
A man was taken to Kingaroy Hospital by ambulance after a single-vehicle rollover near Kumbia on Thursday night.
Storm Damage Upsets Rodeo
Monday afternoon’s storm has forced the Murgon Show Society to find an alternative venue for their October rodeo.
