Work Starts On $3.96m Project
Work has begun on South Burnett CTC’s $3.96m development beside the Kingaroy Youth Park in Somerset Street.
Ellesmere BESS To Double
The proposed Akaysha Energy Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at Ellesmere has more than doubled in size.
CROW-FM Celebrates 30 Years
Community Radio Of Wondai – better known to everyone in the South Burnett as CROW-FM – will be celebrating its 30th birthday this Saturday.
Clearing ‘Linked To Easement’
Australian Solar Enterprises – the corporation behind the Tumuruu solar farm project near Blackbutt – has alerted local residents that some “vegetation management” will begin next week on the site.
Just $1 A Week From 1000 People …
The South Burnett Pantry in Kingaroy is one of the key supports for struggling families in the South Burnett, and it’s not just its hard-working volunteers who believe this.
Taabinga Man Refused Bail
A Taabinga man who has been held in custody since an alleged home invasion in Gympie last year has had his bail application refused.
Relay Celebrates 20 Years Of Hope
The 20th South Burnett Relay For Life attracted a string of teams to Kingaroy’s T.J. O’Neill Oval on Saturday, all eager to raise funds for Cancer Council Queensland.
New-Look NAB Opens Its Doors
Kingaroy’s NAB branch reopened for business on Monday after a $2.6 million, two-month renovation which has completely updated the look and feel of the business.
Katrina Gallops Home With Top Prize
Wondai artist Katrina O’Shannessy has taken out the prestigious $3000 South Burnett Regional Council Acquisitive Art competition.
Conservation Trainees Join Council
Golden West Apprenticeships, in partnership with the South Burnett Regional Council, has received funding to deliver targeted training in conservation and ecosystem management.
Fire Ban Extended Again
UPDATE October 13: The local fire bans declared in the South Burnett and Cherbourg Local Government Areas were cancelled at 5:00pm on Monday (October 13) following rainfall across the region.
No Timeframe For Tarong Stations
The “Queensland Energy Roadmap” released by the State Government on Friday backs the future of coal-fired power in Queensland but has not made any clearer when the closure of the Tarong and Tarong North power stations is likely to occur.
Wind Farm To Fund Road Upgrade
Work will begin next week to upgrade a section of Niagara Road in a joint project by Wambo Wind Farm and Western Downs Regional Council.
Woman Faces Trafficking Charge
Police have charged a 28-year-old woman with drug trafficking following the search of a house in Cherbourg on Thursday.
Deadline Looms For Consultations
The Department of Education has been consulting with the local community about whether or not Year 10 should be reinstated at Yarraman P-9 State School.
Vikings Join Dalby Comp
The Tingoora Vikings cricket club has announced it will be playing in the Dalby Cricket Association competition during the 2025-26 season.
Council To Build Dual-Use Play Area
South Burnett Regional Council has revealed the location of the new Wooroolin skate park, an election promise by Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington ahead of the last State poll.
Upgrade For Nanango Path
A $20,000 upgrade will begin later this month on the Ros Gregor Nature Walk at Nanango to prevent flooding cutting the path.
Mystery Surrounds Serious Crash
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a serious traffic crash which occurred in Esk early on Thursday morning
Vehicle Strikes Kingaroy Unit
A man was taken to Kingaroy Hospital after an incident in Savoy Court, Kingaroy, on Thursday morning.
