Skoda Linked To Alleged Spree
A Skoda SUV stolen from Kumbia has been linked to a number of incidents in the Southern Downs, including an alleged robbery at gunpoint.
School Traps To Target Feral Pigs
Five feral pig traps are being built in a partnership between local students and Western Downs Regional Council in a bid to help manage the spread of phytophthora in the Bunya Mountains.
Woman Killed On Highway
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a woman was struck and killed on the D’Aguilar Highway on Wednesday afternoon.
SBRC Will ‘Miss Out On Millions’
South Burnett Regional Council has joined the chorus of opposition to the Federal Government’s proposed changes to Disaster Recovery Funding arrangements.
Veterans Mark 60th Anniversary
The 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan was remembered at Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemorations around the South Burnett on Tuesday morning.
WDRC Appoints New CEO
A former senior Queensland public servant has been appointed CEO of the Western Downs Regional Council.
Pork Probe: Four Charged
Four people linked to the pork industry have been charged after a joint investigation by the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission and NSW Police.
35 Years Of Neighbourhood Watch
Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch – one of the longest continuously running Neighbourhood Watch groups in Queensland – celebrated its 35th anniversary on Saturday night with a special dinner.
MPs Drop In For Cherbourg Update
Two Opposition MPs dropped into Cherbourg on Monday morning for an update about Council’s aspirations for the community.
Focus On Giant Rat’s Tail Grass
South Burnett producers have been invited to attend Giant Rat’s Tail Grass Information Sessions to be held next month in the region.
Trail Bike Rider Injured
A trailbike rider was airlifted to hospital after an incident near Bell on Sunday morning.
New Chair For Northern Panel
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has appointed a new head to its Northern Panel, which covers growers in Queensland and NSW.
Man Hurt In Collision
A man was transported by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital after a collision at Chahpingah on Friday morning.
Proston To Stay In Nanango
A proposal which would have excluded Proston from the Electorate of Nanango at the next State Election has been dropped after a submission from the South Burnett Regional Council.
Flood Study Enters Final Phase
A long-running Burnett River flood study – which has examined data from the 2010, 2013 and 2022 events – has entered its final stage.
Too Much Art Is Not Enough!
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff was extra busy last Friday night, called upon to open the August exhibitions at both the Kingaroy and Wondai regional art galleries.
AgForce Slams Land Use Bill
AgForce has criticised State Government legislation designed to fast-track major projects in Queensland, saying it comes at too high a cost for farmers.
Golf Day Raises $6000
The Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary’s recent Balls & Beanies Golf Day has raised at least $6000 to put towards the purchase of new equipment for Kingaroy Hospital.
Almost 300,000 Head Sold At Dalby
Almost 300,000 head of cattle passed through the Dalby Regional Saleyards during 2025-26.
Man Charged Over Pipe Bomb
Police have arrested a 35-year-old man at Widgee after a pipe bomb exploded in a State Forest near Glastonbury on Wednesday.
