Council Welcomes Rail Trail Grant
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has welcomed news that Council will receive $631,141 for surface repairs to the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Man Struck By Truck
A man aged in his 20s had been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after being hit by a truck near Proston on Thursday morning.
New Novel Explores Kelly Legend
There has long been a story that bushranger Dan Kelly – brother of the infamous Ned – and his comrade-in-arms Steve Hart survived the fiery Kelly Gang siege at Glenrowan in 1880 and fled to Queensland.
Four Hurt In Two Crashes
Two people were injured when two vehicles collided on Gayndah Road, near Murgon, on Tuesday afternoon.
CBD Upgrade To End In March
A shortage of concreters and a long community consultation program that ran until the end of September has pushed the completion of Kumbia’s CBD upgrade back by three months.
Hetty To Be Guest Speaker
Bravehearts founder and child protection campaigner Hetty Johnston AM will be the guest speaker at the South Burnett Mayor’s Community Christmas Lunch at Kingaroy Town Hall this Friday (November 25).
Vale John Bastable 1942-2022
A funeral service will be held in Kingaroy on Thursday for a former Officer-in-Charge at Kingaroy Police Station, Senior Sergeant John Bastable.
Just Left School? Talk To Renee!
Year 12 students across the South Burnett who walked out of their schoolgrounds for the last time on Friday need not feel alone as they face the big, wide world outside the classroom.
Local Businesses Back KCCI ‘Hub’
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been overwhelmed with the support it has received from local businesses and the South Burnett Regional Council for its “Hub” project.
Schoolboy Hit By Vehicle
A schoolboy has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after an incident in Nanango on Monday afternoon.
Two Stolen Cars Set Ablaze
Police are investigating the arson of two stolen vehicles torched in Cherbourg at the weekend.
Semi-Trailer Tips On Roundabout
Traffic negotiating the roundabout at Bells Bridge faced delays on Monday afternoon after a large truck tipped on its side.
TSBE Links Indigenous Businesses
Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) has appointed an Indigenous Business Connector to assist the growth of Indigenous businesses across the region.
Shake-Up For Driver Reviver
The State Government has announced it will close its 23 State-owned Driver Reviver sites next year, but the sites at Wondai and Yarraman won’t be affected.
Truck Destroyed By Fire
A truck driver escaped injury when his prime mover caught on fire on Monday morning.
Driver Hurt In Collision
A man aged in his 50s suffered a leg injury in a crash at Wondai on Sunday night.
Woman Injured In Rollover
A woman aged in her 50s was airlifted to hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Googa Creek Road at Blackbutt South on Sunday morning.
Warriors Hold On For Victory
A half-century by young batter Josh Fearby wasn’t enough to save Kingaroy Services Blue from defeat in their clash with Wooroolin at Taabinga State School last Saturday.
Council To Offer 10 Traineeships
South Burnett Regional Council is again partnering with the LGAQ and the State Government to offer 10 one-year traineeships.
Fire Ban Back In Somerset
A fire ban has been reimposed in six local council areas – including Somerset – from 1:00am on Sunday (November 20).
