$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.
Axe Falls On Popular Brekkie Duo
Bronte & Lakey (aka Bronte Langbroek and Danny Lakey) topped the ratings in the South Burnett during the last radio survey, but that hasn’t saved their jobs.
Truck Tips On Highway
A truck carrying heavy machinery caused traffic delays on the Wide Bay Highway on Tuesday afternoon after it tipped on to its side.
Ag Forum To Highlight Farm Fears
South Burnett farmers and community leaders worried about the future of Queensland agriculture will be airing their concerns this week at a special Ag Horizons Forum in Kingaroy.
Mite Crisis: Plan Now For Pollination
Producers have been warned that reliable pollination of their crops by feral honey bees can no longer be taken for granted following the extensive spread of the Varroa destructor mite.
Woman Hurt While Mustering
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after she fell from a horse while mustering on a rural property north-west of Boondooma.
‘Triple Whammy’ For Councils
The Local Government Association of Queensland – the peak body for local councils – fears the Federal Government is stepping away from supporting Queensland in times of disaster.
Police Rescue Pet From Blaze
A Blackbutt police officer has been praised after helping rescue a family dog from a house fire in Blackbutt North earlier this month.
Crime Scene After House Fire
A crime scene was declared by police after fire destroyed a house at Coominya on Saturday night.
Three Honoured On King’s Birthday
A former Cherbourg and Murgon teacher, a Life Member of the Murgon Golf Club and a Bowenville grazier are among local people recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours list.
Chilly Start To Winter Festival
The annual two-month Queensland Winter Craft Festival was officially launched by South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff on a chilly Friday evening recently at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery.
Five Escape Injury In Crash
Five people – including three children – were lucky to escape injury in a collision near a notorious intersection at Chelmsford on Saturday morning.
Twins Double Up At Wondai Gallery
Twin sisters Elizabeth Greensill and Helen Richards are late bloomers when it comes to creating art but you wouldn’t know it from their joint exhibition at Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month.
Division 1 Draws With Dalby
Kingaroy Senior Soccer hosted two home games from the Dalby Community Competition last Sunday in Kingaroy.
Saints Keep Ben’s Memory Alive
The South Burnett Saints marked their “Ben Brooks Memorial Day” in style last Saturday, overwhelming the visiting Warwick Redbacks at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
Jim Navigated His Life With Courage
Former Wondai resident Jim Burns lived with a severe disability from childhood.
Hay Shed Goes Up In Flames
Seven fire crews were called early on Friday morning to a large hayshed fire at Booie.
Rosie Wins National Award
Kilkivan District Community Care Association Inc founder Rosie Fitzgerald has been presented with the prestigious Everald Compton Community Champion Medal by National Seniors Australia.
