Reflecting, Respecting & Relaxing
The Australia Day long weekend was marked around the region with a swathe of events … from cane toad and yabby racing to dog jumping and boat races on dry land.
Eli Wins Senior Sports Award
Goomeri P-10’s 2025 school captain and dux, Eli Richards, was presented with the Senior Sports Award at Gympie Regional Council’s Australia Day Awards.
Yarraman Hosts Local Awards
Toowoomba Regional Council’s annual Australia Day Awards for towns in the former Rosalie Shire were hosted by Yarraman this year.
Roadside ‘Sport’ Costs Ratepayers
South Burnett councillors have slammed drivers who they believe may be deliberately knocking down guideposts on the sides of local roads.
Local MP Aims To Topple Littleproud
Member for Flynn Colin Boyce plans to move a spill motion next Monday afternoon to challenge Nationals leader David Littleproud.
Elderly Murgon Man Bashed
Police have charged a 14-year-old boy with attempted armed robbery after an elderly man was bashed in his Murgon home on Monday.
Biker Injured In Crash
A motorcycle rider was injured in a crash at Ellesmere on Sunday morning.
Locals Recognised In Honours
A former South Burnett Mayor and the current Deputy Mayor have both been awarded Medals of the Order of Australia in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List.
Eric’s Our Citizen Of The Year!
Kingaroy Men’s Shed president Eric Ford has been named the South Burnett’s 2026 Citizen Of The Year.
Vandal Targets Councillor
Police are investigating a targeted vandalism attack against South Burnett councillor Jane Erkens.
Fourth Man Charged
A fourth man has been charged following the discovery of a man’s body near Maidenwell in September last year.
Wooroolin Wins T20 Competition
A storm forced an early end to the grand final of the South Burnett Cricket Association’s mixed Summer T20 competition, played at Lyle Vidler Oval last Saturday.
Fans Flock To Kings Royal XIV
Speedway fans and competitors from across Australia are camped out in Kingaroy ahead of three huge nights of racing at the Kingaroy Speedway.
Health Unit Issues Measles Alert
The Darling Downs Public Health Unit is urging the community to be on alert for measles symptoms after a case was confirmed in Toowoomba.
$122,000 For Local Projects
The Coopers Gap Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund invested more than $122,000 in community projects in the local region over the past 12 months.
Gambling Fund Applications Open
Applications are now open for Round 126 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Man Hurt In Tractor Rollover
A man, aged in his 40s, was taken to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a tractor rollover on Friday morning.
Pre-Season Comp For U15s
The South Burnett Rugby League has organised a three-week pre-season competition for Under 15s boys.
Lumpy Skin Detected In Bali
The Northern Australia cattle industry is on alert after lumpy skin disease was detected in cattle in Bali for the first time.
Two Hurt In Crashes
A medical episode is believed to have led to a single-vehicle crash in Wondai on Friday morning.
