GoFundMe Set Up After Fire
Jockey Hannah Phillips has launched a GoFundMe campaign for Nanango Race Club president Wayne Hancock who recently suffered a devastating fire on his property at Booie.
‘Secret Plan’ to Shut Post Offices: MPs
The Federal Opposition claims Australia Post has a “secret plan” to close down post offices in rural and regional areas.
Man Injured In Collision
A man was taken by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital after a collision on Chinchilla-Wondai Road at Tingoora on Saturday night.
TRC Invitation To Young Leaders
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting young people aged 14 to 18 to apply for its 2027 Regional Youth Leaders Program.
Students Get Hands-On Experience
A group of students from Nanango and Kingaroy State high schools are enjoying a taste of what a career in health care could be like.
Officers Seize Smokes, Vapes, Cash
A multi-agency taskforce has seized illicit tobacco worth more that $23.4 million in raids across south-east Queensland.
Food Van Stolen With Man Inside
Murgon Show ended on a frightening note on Saturday night for the operators of a food van at the showgrounds.
Big Weekend Of Soccer
There’s going to be a lot happening at Tom Alford Oval in Kingaroy this weekend!
Residents Challenge Bio-Plant Plan
A proposed bio-fertiliser processing facility at Glan Devon has sparked anxiety among residents who would be living near the project.
Friendly Groups Share Open Day
Two local groups with vastly different interests – but with members who love to have a chat! – hosted an Open Day at the old 1913 Council Chambers in Kingaroy this week.
Not-For-Profits To Share $406,000
South Burnett not-for-profit associations will receive more than $405,000 in the latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Countdown Begins For Supermarket
Peries IGA Group hosted an information evening this week to update Wondai residents about their new store.
Cannabis Use Linked To Psychosis
Young people who use cannabis daily are up to four times more likely to develop psychosis than those who don’t, according to a study led by UQ researchers.
Mystery Third Guest Revealed!
The mystery third guest for this year’s Dinner With The Champions cancer fundraiser has been revealed … dual-code international, Michael O’Connor.
SBRC Pushes For Top-Level Changes
South Burnett councillors have drafted 11 motions which they will take to the Local Government Association of Queensland annual conference later this year.
Most Council Fees To Rise 2.7pc
South Burnett Regional Council has adopted a new register of fees and charges for 2026-27, a necessary step ahead of it bringing down its annual Budget on July 15 .
Council Staff Can Use Body Cams
SBRC has adopted a policy which will allow authorised staff members to wear body cameras, but there are also strict conditions surrounding their use.
$2.3m To Reduce Landfill
Cherbourg and Somerset councils will receive a total of $2.3 million from the State Government to support recycling and reduce waste going into landfill.
Council Joins Campaign Against Cuts
South Burnett Regional Council has joined the fight against proposed Federal Government changes to disaster funding arrangements.
BOM Confirms El Niño
The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed on Tuesday that the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) – a key driver of Australian weather conditions – is now in an El Niño phase.
