Five Hurt In Highway Collision
Five people were injured – including two critically – in a two-vehicle collision at Harlin on Friday.
QAS Hands Out Awards
The achievements of QAS Assistant Commissioner Peta Thompson were recognised at an awards ceremony in Brisbane on Friday.
MPs Open $100,000 Gallery Extension
The Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s new $100,000 extension was officially opened last Friday night in a small ceremony at the gallery.
Prendergast To Face Trial
Goomeri businessman Joe Prendergast has been committed to face trial in the Kingaroy District Court on 16 charges, including 10 charges of rape.
MPs Discuss Cherbourg Priorities
Local Government Minister Ann Leahy visited Cherbourg last Friday with Member for Nanango and Attorney-General Deb Frecklington to discuss strategic priorities for the community.
SB Eagles Into Grand Finals
Two South Burnett Eagles teams have earned a spot in the Grand Finals of their Toowoomba Junior Rugby League competitions this Saturday.
Wests Take Home Trophy!
Kingaroy Wests came out victors at the Grand Final of the South Burnett Women’s Soccer competition last Friday night.
Community Stumps Up For Hall
The Back To Kumbia celebration at the weekend was the culmination of a massive effort by the Kumbia community over the past 18 months to raise funds to restump the historic Kumbia & District Memorial School of Arts (aka “Kumbia Memorial Hall”).
AFL Season Wraps Up
South Burnett Saints women bowed out of the 2025 Darling Downs AFL competition after a narrow defeat in the sudden-death Preliminary Final at Toowoomba.
Grant For Young Footballer
Cherbourg Hornets’ player Trent Sellin is one of 32 young athletes from across the Wide Bay Electorate who have received a small Federal Government grant to help them participate in State, national or international competitions,
Hornets Sting Kingaroy In Grand Final
The South Burnett Rugby League’s A Grade Final between the Kingaroy Red Ants and this year’s Minor Premiers Cherbourg was always going to be a tough encounter.
Nominations Open For Aust Day
Nominations are now open for the South Burnett Regional Council’s annual Australia Day Awards for 2026.
Bears Earn Grand Final Spot
After dominating all season, the Nanango Panthers were knocked out of the 2025 South Burnett Women’s Soccer competition with a shock semi-final loss last Friday night at Wondai.
Teenager Charged With Assault
Police have charged a 17-year-old girl following an investigation into a wounding incident in the Kumbia area on Wednesday.
Last Chance To Have A Say
Feedback closes on Friday on the South Burnett Regional Council’s Draft Community Plans for the region’s towns and villages.
Cyclists Raise $43,000 … So Far!
The ninth annual Ride 4 Relay has raised more than $43,000 for Cancer Council Queensland, with more dollars yet to roll in.
Call Out For Blue Light Volunteers
The Murgon Blue Light branch is looking for people eager to make a positive impact in the lives of young people in the community.
Nanango PLAYfest Is Ready To GO
The South Burnett’s exciting annual festival of short plays is on again this weekend at the Nanango Cultural Centre!
Pantry To Host Meet’n’Greet
The South Burnett Pantry will be hosting this month’s Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s meet’n’greet.
TRC Invites Aust Day Nominations
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting Yarraman and Cooyar residents to nominate community achievers who will be considered for 2026 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards.
