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Youths Steal Car At Knifepoint

Youths Steal Car At Knifepoint

An elderly Murgon couple who had been attending the Kingaroy Eisteddfod were assaulted at knifepoint on Wednesday evening and their vehicle stolen.

Pantry Celebrates In Murgon

Pantry Celebrates In Murgon

The South Burnett Pantry celebrated its 14th birthday – and the recent opening of its new outlet in Murgon – with a special celebration last Thursday (June 4).

Cherbourg Says ‘Ngara’ To Cabinet

Cherbourg Says ‘Ngara’ To Cabinet

The residents of Cherbourg’s Boys Dormitory – which closed in the 1970s – would have been more than a little surprised by the visitors who filled its walls on Monday.

MPs Promise Job Security At Mine

MPs Promise Job Security At Mine

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the news that the future of the Meandu Mine has been “secured” with the State Government committing to extending its operational life through to 2040.

Jennakye Awarded Scholarship

Jennakye Awarded Scholarship

The 2026 South Burnett First Nations Scholarship has been awarded to Queensland University of Technology student Jennakye Simpson, from Cherbourg. 

Don To Be Honoured At Centre

Don To Be Honoured At Centre

The new Veterans and Community Centre in Kingaroy will be named after former Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-Branch president Don Davey OAM, who died earlier this year.

Kingaroy Welcomes Cabinet Visitors

Kingaroy Welcomes Cabinet Visitors

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington welcomed Premier David Crisafulli and 17 of her Ministerial colleagues to Kingaroy at the weekend as part of a special “Country Cabinet” visit to the region.

Mixed Weekend For Kingaroy

Mixed Weekend For Kingaroy

The Toowoomba-based University of Southern Queensland football team proved too strong for Kingaroy in their Division 1 game played in Kingaroy last Saturday evening.

Vehicle Warning To Farmers

Vehicle Warning To Farmers

A recent incident has prompted the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to remind primary producers of the importance of prioritising the maintenance of their heavy vehicles to prevent critical failures.

Small Wins In Water Plant Case

Small Wins In Water Plant Case

A multi-million dollar lawsuit by the South Burnett Regional Council against the company which built the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant is still winding its way slowly through Queensland’s Supreme Court.

TRC Seeks Community Input

TRC Seeks Community Input

Yarraman and Cooyar residents are being encouraged to visit the Toowoomba Regional Council’s “Your Say” webpage to complete a short survey to help shape the region’s future.

Businesses Recognised On Qld Day

Businesses Recognised On Qld Day

Local MP Deb Frecklington has congratulated three local businesses recognised among the best in Queensland in the 2026 Queensland Day “All The Best” awards.

Man Jailed For Possessing Drugs

Man Jailed For Possessing Drugs

A 46-year-old South Burnett man, who pleaded not guilty to a serious drugs charge, has been sentenced to 18 months’ jail after a two-day trial in Brisbane.

Writers To Gather At Bunyas

Writers To Gather At Bunyas

Aspiring authors have been invited to attend this year’s Writers’ Retreat at the Bunya Mountains, part of the Western Downs Regional Council’s “Words Out West 2026” festival.