Four Teenagers Charged
Four teenage boys have bern arrested in connection with offences this week in Kingaroy, Murgon and Cherbourg.
Missing Woman Found
The body of a 53-year-old woman reported missing from Emu Creek was found on Wednesday after an extensive search.
Cars Torched In Kingaroy CBD
Police are investigating after two vehicles – believed to be stolen – were torched in Kingaroy during the early hours of New Year’s Day.
Disaster Group Activated
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group met on Tuesday at 9:00am following its activation on Monday night.
Man Charged With Child Rape
A man has been charged over alleged sexual offences against a child.
Flood Chaos Hits Kingaroy
Emergency services scrambled to help people stranded in floodwaters after a dangerous storm pelted Kingaroy and surrounding areas on Monday night.
Boy Injured In Fall
A young boy suffered serious injuries in a fall at Wattle Camp on Sunday evening.
Man Killed In Crash
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash at the top of the Cooyar Range on Monday afternoon.
Merry Christmas To All Our Readers
South Burnett Online will be taking a short break between Friday, December 20, and Sunday, January 19.
Christmas In The South Burnett
South Burnett families have been busily celebrating the festive season – and keeping Santa on the move – at Christmas carnivals throughout the region.
Another Milestone For Kumbia Hall
The community-led project to save the historic Kumbia Hall passed a major milestone on Thursday with concrete being poured to finish the installation of another 56 stumps.
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.
Students Celebrate Success
A special graduation ceremony was held earlier this month at TAFE Queensland’s Nurunderi campus to celebrate Cherbourg’s latest bunch of graduates.
Nanango Race Salutes Late Trainer
There was a touch of sadness about Saturday’s Nanango Races, and it wasn’t just because of the gloomy weather and the rain …
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.
Jack’s Death Still Haunts Johan
Amateur archaeologist Johan Vanderwalle – the man who uncovered the body of missing World War I soldier Jack Hunter almost 20 years ago – made an emotional return visit to Nanango last week to catch up with members of the Hunter family.
Back-To-Back Rescues At Merlwood
Emergency crews were called to back-to-back swiftwater rescues after two vehicles became stranded in floodwaters at Merlwood on Wednesday night.
Police Lift Visibility In Wondai
A Mobile Police Beat van will be visiting Wondai on Thursday and Friday this week to reassure residents following a recent spate of break-ins and car thefts in the town.
Flash Flooding: Watch And Act
UPDATE December 19: The Watch And Act Alert was cancelled on Thursday afternoon.
Girls Enjoy Lightning Visit
The Sunshine Coast Lightning netball club recently hosted a group of young girls from Cherbourg State School at the club’s home ground, UniSC Arena at Sippy Downs.
