June 11, 2026 Two local groups with vastly different interests – but with members who love to have a chat! – hosted an Open Day at the old 1913 Council Chambers in Kingaroy this week. The two groups, the South Burnett Genealogical and Family History Society and the Tuesday Art Group, have some joint members […]
South Burnett not-for-profit associations will receive more than $405,000 in the latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Peries IGA Group hosted an information evening this week to update Wondai residents about their new store.
Young people who use cannabis daily are up to four times more likely to develop psychosis than those who don’t, according to a study led by UQ researchers.
The mystery third guest for this year’s Dinner With The Champions cancer fundraiser has been revealed … dual-code international, Michael O’Connor.
South Burnett councillors have drafted 11 motions which they will take to the Local Government Association of Queensland annual conference later this year.
South Burnett Regional Council has adopted a new register of fees and charges for 2026-27, a necessary step ahead of it bringing down its annual Budget on July 15 .
SBRC has adopted a policy which will allow authorised staff members to wear body cameras, but there are also strict conditions surrounding their use.
Cherbourg and Somerset councils will receive a total of $2.3 million from the State Government to support recycling and reduce waste going into landfill.
South Burnett Regional Council has joined the fight against proposed Federal Government changes to disaster funding arrangements.
The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed on Tuesday that the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) – a key driver of Australian weather conditions – is now in an El Niño phase.
Bronte & Lakey (aka Bronte Langbroek and Danny Lakey) topped the ratings in the South Burnett during the last radio survey, but that hasn’t saved their jobs.
A truck carrying heavy machinery caused traffic delays on the Wide Bay Highway on Tuesday afternoon after it tipped on to its side.
South Burnett farmers and community leaders worried about the future of Queensland agriculture will be airing their concerns this week at a special Ag Horizons Forum in Kingaroy.
Producers have been warned that reliable pollination of their crops by feral honey bees can no longer be taken for granted following the extensive spread of the Varroa destructor mite.
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after she fell from a horse while mustering on a rural property north-west of Boondooma.
The Local Government Association of Queensland – the peak body for local councils – fears the Federal Government is stepping away from supporting Queensland in times of disaster.
A Blackbutt police officer has been praised after helping rescue a family dog from a house fire in Blackbutt North earlier this month.
A crime scene was declared by police after fire destroyed a house at Coominya on Saturday night.
A former Cherbourg and Murgon teacher, a Life Member of the Murgon Golf Club and a Bowenville grazier are among local people recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours list.
