Inquest To Probe Man’s Death
An inquest has been scheduled to be held in Kingaroy from September 21-24 to investigate the death of man during a siege at a home in the South Burnett in 2021.
50 Years Of Deadly At Cherbourg
A big crowd turned out at Cherbourg’s Anzac Memorial Park on Tuesday to celebrate “50 Years Of Deadly”, the 2026 theme for NAIDOC Week.
Cherbourg Freezes Rents Again
Cherbourg Council plans to deliver a record $52 million capital works program over the next 12 months, but residents will be relieved there will again be no rises in rents.
Heath Says ‘Thank You’ For Support
A former Benarkin man who suffered a series of major health challenges – and then became effectively homeless – after a simple foot injury has begun a new life at the coast after receiving long-term support from a South Burnett support group.
Timber Group Joins QFF
Timber Queensland, the peak body for the timber industry in Queensland, has joined the Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF).
Cyclists Enjoy Kicking Up The Dust
Did you notice all the extra cyclists around the region at the weekend … kicking up the dust and adding dollars to the local economy?
Six Charged After Cemetery Damaged
Police have charged five youths and an 18-year-old man after an investigation into the wilful damage of graves at Cherbourg last week.
Saints Party In Pink
It was the turn of the South Burnett Saints to turn pink last weekend as a cancer fundraiser.
Call To Destroy Illegal Peanut Imports
Peanut growers have called for the immediate destruction of suspect shipments of imported peanuts after learning that illegally imported raw peanuts have been entering Australia unchecked.
Social Soccer On The Way
Barambah United will be hosting Girls United Social Sessions on Mondays from July 27.
Car Thieves Trash Cemetery
Police are hunting car thieves who trashed at least 10 graves at Cherbourg Cemetery early on Friday morning.
Worker In Critical Condition
A worker was critically injured in a workplace incident at Memerambi on Thursday evening.
Perfect Weekend For Runners!
The weather was perfect at the weekend for Wondai’s annual running festival … not too hot, not too cold and just right for some very fast times!
Council Seeks Input On Airport
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking public feedback on a Draft Masterplan which aims to shape the long-term future of the Kingaroy Aerodrome.
You Say Goodbye, And I Say Hello!
Just over a year ago, we announced that South Burnett Online would be taking a new direction, ie. the structure would change to a not-for-profit model.
Elegant Afternoon At Murgon
White tablecloths, the finest china and dainty snacks … Murgon’s 55 Million Years Ago museum and art gallery hosted another of its popular “Elegant Afternoon Teas” on Saturday.
Request For Inquest Fails
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington has made “the difficult decision” not to order an inquest into the disappearance of Sandrine Jourdan who went missing in 2012.
Rotary Ready For Another Big Year
The completion of the Rotary Park project in Haly Street is one of the main aims the Kingaroy Rotary Club has on its books for 2026-27.
Three Treated After Truck Crash
Three people were assessed by paramedics after a truck and two other vehicles collided on the D’Aguilar Highway on Wednesday afternoon.
Investment Opportunity In Kingaroy
The developers of the Spotlight and Repco project in Rogers Drive, Kingaroy, have put the purpose-built building on the market.
