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Local Police Receive Awards

Local Police Receive Awards

Three South Burnett officers were among more than 30 Queensland Police Service and community members  recognised for their outstanding service, courage and dedication at the Darling Downs District Honours and Awards Ceremony in Toowoomba on Tuesday.

Express Runners On Their Way!

Express Runners On Their Way!

Entries are now open for the 6th annual South Burnett Express Rail Trail Relay, a unique running event hosted in the South Burnett by the Ashgrove Rangers Athletics Club.

Huge Day For Young And Old

Huge Day For Young And Old

There were a lot of tired young rugby league players – and even more tired adult volunteers – at the end of the annual Wondai Wolves Mini Mods carnival at Wondai Sportsground.

Career Opportunities At WDRC

Career Opportunities At WDRC

Applications for Western Downs Regional Council’s popular “Kickstart Your Career”  traineeships and apprenticeships are now open.

Biosolids Are ‘Not Poo’, Council Told

Biosolids Are ‘Not Poo’, Council Told

The proponents of a biosolids processing facility at Glan Devon, north of Nanango, addressed the South Burnett Regional Council’s July meeting in a bid to clear up misunderstandings about the project.

Chilly Night Under The Stars

Chilly Night Under The Stars

A chilly evening didn’t stop visitors from enjoying a night under the stars at Hillview Cottages, just outside Kingaroy, last Saturday night.

UniSQ Drops Into Kingaroy

UniSQ Drops Into Kingaroy

A team from the University of Southern Queensland dropped into Kingaroy this week to say g’day to local business leaders and introduce recently appointed Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Mazerolle.

Woman Hurt In Crash

Woman Hurt In Crash

A woman, aged in her 30s, was transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a single-vehicle crash near Murgon on Thursday afternoon.

Grant Programs To Open Soon

Grant Programs To Open Soon

Not-for-profit community groups have been invited to apply for grants under the South Burnett Regional Council’s Community Grants Program.

Council To Spend $155m In 2026-27

Council To Spend $155m In 2026-27

Most South Burnett residents will pay just 2.95 per cent more for their base rates in 2026-27 – well under the inflation rate of 4 per cent – despite the South Burnett Regional Council planning to spend more than $155 million during the same period.

Man Airlifted After Crash

Man Airlifted After Crash

A man aged in his 60s has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after a single-vehicle crash at South Nanango on Thursday afternoon.

CCTV Boost For Councils

CCTV Boost For Councils

Two local Councils are among 21 across Queensland to receive funding for CCTV cameras under the State Government’s $40 million Secure Communities Partnership Program.

Appeal Lodged Against BESS Refusal

Appeal Lodged Against BESS Refusal

As predicted at the South Burnett Regional Council’s May meeting, a company denied permission to build a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) beside the Kingaroy Solar Farm is challenging the decision in court.