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Council Loosens Housing Rules

Council Loosens Housing Rules

South Burnett residents hunting for accommodation during the current housing crisis will enjoy some new options, thanks to two motions passed unanimously at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.

Thelma Features At Murgon Gallery

Thelma Features At Murgon Gallery

The 55 Million Years Ago Art Gallery and Museum in Murgon launched its latest exhibition on Saturday with another of its popular “Elegant Afternoon Teas”.

Kingaroy SS Leading The Way

Kingaroy SS Leading The Way

DEB’S DIARY

It was a highlight to join Kingaroy State School for their leadership assembly and celebrate the newly inducted student leaders.

Feedback Sought On Highway

Feedback Sought On Highway

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is inviting the local community to help identify priority locations for safety upgrades on the D’Aguilar Highway.

Upgrades Happening At Showgrounds

Upgrades Happening At Showgrounds

The South Burnett National Show Society – the not-for-profit association which owns the Kingaroy Showgrounds – has been working hard to update the facility.

Teenage Girl Wounded

Teenage Girl Wounded

A teenage girl was airlifted to hospital on Tuesday night after reportedly being shot on a property at Chahpingah.

Tractor Destroyed In Fire

Tractor Destroyed In Fire

A tractor pulling a slasher was destroyed in a blaze which spread to nearby grassland at Haly Creek on Tuesday afternoon.

History Group Toasts 50 Years

History Group Toasts 50 Years

The Bunya Mountains Natural History Association toasted its 50th birthday on Monday with a special celebration at its ‘Cedarvale’ museum.

Under 15s Comp To Kick Off

Under 15s Comp To Kick Off

Rumours of a special Under15s rugby league competition happening prior to the kick-off the full 2026 South Burnett season have been confirmed.

Man Injured In Crash

Man Injured In Crash

A man aged in his 30s was injured on Monday morning in a collision at a notorious highway intersection just outside Nanango.