Council Names Award Nominees
South Burnett Regional Council has released the names of all the nominees for its 2025 Australia Day awards.
Dingo Myth Busted … Again
The old conspiracy theory that dingoes from K’gari are being “relocated” to the South Burnett has been raised again.
Guest Speaker At Australia Day
Author Dr Tim Baker will be the special guest speaker at the South Burnett Regional Council’s Australia Day Awards ceremony.
Tasty Gifts Baked With Love
The caring cooks from South Burnett Baked Relief are at it again, this time helping out families who have been hit by the recent storms and flash flooding.
Obituary: Bronwyn Murray 1975-2025
A funeral will be held in Cherbourg on Friday (January 17) for former Cherbourg councillor Bronwyn Murray (nee Douglas).
Blackbutt To Host 2025 Awards
South Burnett Regional Council’s annual Australia Day Awards ceremony will be held this year in Blackbutt.
Storms Rip Through Area … Again
Storms which swept through the South Burnett on Wednesday and Thursday nights have left residents in the dark and counting the cost of the latest bouts of wild weather.
Share Flood Damage Information
South Burnett Regional Council is helping to collate information in regards to the recent floods to help the community to access support.
Councillors To Fill Sandbags
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff and councillors will be working with SES volunteers this Saturday (January 11) to fill sandbags for residents.
Disaster Group Activated
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group met on Tuesday at 9:00am following its activation on Monday night.
Heads Up Hivesville!
The South Burnett Regional Council’s amnesty for Hivesville residents to work with Council to get their buildings up to legal minimum standards expires on Friday.
Disaster Group Stands Down
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group moved to “Stand Down” status on Thursday morning, saying Wednesday night’s flood emergency had now passed.
Flash Flooding: Watch And Act
UPDATE December 19: The Watch And Act Alert was cancelled on Thursday afternoon.
Christmas Spirit Is Alive And Well
The winners of the South Burnett’s unique Christmas Spirit competitions – organised by Council CEO Mark Pitt and his wife Nicola – were announced on Tuesday morning.
Rain Can’t Stop New Adventures
A little bit of rain couldn’t stop the opening of Kingaroy’s new $850,000 adventure playground and basketball courts in Memorial Park on Saturday.
Report Road Damage To Council
South Burnett Regional Council has warned that as a result of the significant rainfall the region has received over the past week, a number of roads are either closed due to flooding or significant damage.
‘We Want To Have A Look At Nuclear’
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff says public sentiment in the South Burnett is supportive of investigating nuclear power generation in the region.
Speed Limit Cut To 60km/h
The speed limit on Mount Wooroolin Road in Kingaroy has been cut from 100km/h to 60km/h after a review.
Council Gives A Helping Ham
Christmas will be a little bit brighter for families in Cherbourg this year, thanks to the generosity of the local Council.
Schulz Jailed For Stalking Councillor
A former Tingoora resident will serve at least seven months in jail after being found guilty of stalking former South Burnett councillor Scott Henschen.
