Applications Open For Youth Council
Nominations have opened for the 2027 South Burnett Regional Youth Council.
Neighbours Scare Off Thief
Police are appealing for information regarding an attempted break-and-enter in Murgon on Sunday.
Vandals Target War Memorial
The Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-Branch has been assured the damage to the historic Memorial Park Rotunda will be repaired in time for Remembrance Day commemorations.
More Progress At Fire Tower
Work to refurbish and stabilise the historic Jimna Fire Tower is moving ahead quickly after years of speculation about the future of the structure.
Salvos Seek Emergency Volunteers
The Salvation Army is calling for volunteers across the South Burnett to help establish a new Salvation Army Emergency Services Catering Response Team to support the region when disaster strikes.
WDRC Appoints New CEO
Former senior Queensland public servant Joshua Hannan officially began his new role as Chief Executive Officer of the Western Downs Regional Council on October 15.
Prendergast Charges Dropped
All outstanding charges against well-known Moffatdale and Goomeri businessman Joe Prendergast have been formally dropped.
CSIRO Works To Lift Avocado Yields
The CSIRO has been investigating a problem for avocado growers which prevents fruit from making it to harvest.
‘Auster’ Targets Dangerous Driving
Forty-one motorists have been charged with drink and drug-driving offences following a six-day traffic operation targeting dangerous driving.
Security Grants For Businesses
The State Government has extended its Secure Communities Partnership Program to include tradies and other mobile small businesses.
Learn To Swim Vouchers Available
Applications are now open for the State Government’s “Play On! Learn to Swim” vouchers.
Elderly Man Hurt Falling From Roof
An elderly man has been airlifted to hospital after falling from the roof of a shed at Goodger on Tuesday morning.
Mayor’s Council Service Recognised
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff ‘s long council service was recognised at the recent Local Government Association of Queensland conference in Cairns.
2027 Red Earth Applications Open
Red Earth Community Foundation is looking for the next group of local people prepared to invest in themselves and their communities.
Thieves Steal, Burn Vehicle
Police are appealing for the public’s help as part of an ongoing investigation into a recent break-and-enter in Murgon.
30 Charged After Police Raids
Thirty people have been charged with 91 offences following a three-day operation targeting property, vehicle and drug-related crime across the South Burnett.
CTC To Deliver Bail Program
Not-for-profit association South Burnett CTC has been selected to deliver a new “Risk Response” bail program in Cherbourg.
Council Issues Rates Notices
The South Burnett Regional Council has released its rate notices covering July 1 to December 31, 2026.
Driving Spree: Man Charged
A 20-year-old man faces 10 charges after an alleged spree of dangerous driving across the South Burnett.
Council Letter ‘Shocks’ BYV Team
The project director for the Glan Devon bio-fertiliser plant proposal said the notification of the lapse of their Development Application came “out of the blue”.
