Two Injured As Tree Strikes Car
Two people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a falling tree struck their vehicle on the Bunya Highway on Saturday afternoon.
Still ‘No Funding’ For Road
Residents’ hopes have been dashed that serious issues with Glastonbury Road can be fixed soon, including the upgrade of four single-lane bridges to dual-lane roadways.
Tennis Club Aces Grant Application
Work has begun on the Kingaroy Tennis Club’s new amenities block which is being erected beside the courts complex in Oliver Bond Street.
Grants For Security Upgrades
Applications are now open for Round 2 of the State Government’s Secure Communities Partnership Program.
Teachers Rally After School
South Burnett public school teachers took part in after-school rallies on Thursday as part of a long-running pay dispute with the State Government.
History Lives On In Old Truck
For decades, farmers’ trucks trundled down Haly Street in Kingaroy to deliver hessian bags of freshly threshed peanuts to the Peanut Marketing Board …
Can You Help This Christmas?
The 2025 Christmas Hamper Drive – a South Burnett-wide effort to support local families doing it tough during the holiday season – is on again!
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman aged in her 50s was injured in a single-vehicle crash near Marshlands on Thursday afternoon.
Youth Council Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the 2026 South Burnett Regional Youth Council.
Five Vehicles Stolen, Seven Arrested
Seven people have been arrested after a surge in juvenile crime in Murgon this week which included five vehicles being stolen in the early hours of Wednesday.
James Recognised For His Courage
Kingaroy Hospital employee James Fulton was presented with a “Courage Award” trophy at the recent Darling Downs Health Annual Awards.
Man Killed In Crash
A man aged in his 30s died in a collision involving two cars and a truck on the Brisbane Valley Highway south of Fernvale on Wednesday afternoon.
New Chair At Stanwell
Justin Parer, former managing director of Cairns-based shipbuilding company BSE Maritime Solutions, has been appointed chair of Stanwell Corporation.
Region Pauses In Remembrance
Commemorations were held in towns and villages around the South Burnett on Tuesday to mark the 107th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice which ended World War I.
Council Slugged With Soaring Charges
South Burnett Regional Council has called for an urgent review of Federal Government charges after being slugged with a 23 per cent rise for hosting the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast service at Kingaroy Airport.
Red Earth Applications Open
Applications are now open for the 2026 Red Earth Community Leadership Program which will be held on the Bunya Mountains.
Taliqua Tackles World Championships
Former Kingaroy resident – and Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist! – Taliqua Clancy will be in action at the Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide this week.
Inquiry To Examine Council Funding
The Federal Government’s House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport is inviting submissions examining the funding and financial sustainability of local councils.
Stolen SUV Set Alight
Police are investigating the theft of a Kia Seltos from Murgon which was located on fire in Cherbourg early on Friday morning.
Firms Urged To Join Supplier Lists
South Burnett Regional Council announced upgrades to its online supplier platforms at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s recent meet’n’greet.
