Lithium Battery Sparks Truck Fire
South Burnett Regional Council has issued a warning to residents after a fire in a garbage truck sparked a mini-emergency in Nanango late last month.
Application Lodged For Solar Farm
A development application has been lodged with the South Burnett Regional Council for the proposed Tumuruu Solar Farm north of Blackbutt.
New CEO For Gympie
Alice Springs Town Council CEO Robert Jennings has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer at Gympie Regional Council.
COVID-19 Strikes!
southburnett.com.au would like to apologise to our readers for “going missing” for the past week.
Fire Destroys Site Office
Four fire crews were called to a blaze in a site office on Niagara Road at Boyneside on Wednesday evening.
Condolence Books For Slain Police
Condolence books for the families of murdered police officers Constable Matthew Arnold and Constable Rachel McCrow have been set up at local police stations.
Erkens Pushes For Weir Re-Opening
Nanango’s Cr Jane Erkens has launched a campaign to re-open McCauley Weir, a site that’s been closed to the public for more than two decades.
Powerlink To Hold More Meetings
Powerlink has scheduled eight more community information sessions over the next fortnight to canvas opinions on the proposed transmission line routes for the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project.
Youth Charged Over Car Thefts
A 16-year-old boy has been charged following two recent stolen car incidents in the South Burnett.
Inspired Art Fills Wondai Gallery
Wondai Regional Art Gallery is hosting a “must-see” exhibition over the Christmas break that has been at least three years in the making …
Drone Trial To Take Off
Swoop Aero has been approved to use remotely piloted drones in a trial program to deliver essential supplies, test samples and pharmaceuticals across the Darling Downs Health region.
Three Choppers Called To Crash
Three LifeFlight rescue helicopters were called to the scene of a two-vehicle collision at Cushnie on Wednesday morning.
Council To Review Dog Fees
South Burnett councillors have admitted they failed to explain clearly to residents living on rural residential blocks why their dog registrations had risen.
Pig Bounty Fails To Get Numbers
Discussions about introducing a $10 bounty for wild pigs at Wednesday’s SBRC meeting had to be cut short.
KCCI Hires Full-Time Manager
There was some big news shared at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual general meeting last week, including the fact that from next year the business association will have a full-time paid manager.
Police Stop Stolen Car
Cherbourg police have charged a 14-year-old girl after a stolen vehicle was tracked and recovered near Cherbourg on Tuesday morning.
Sander To Stand For Council
The next South Burnett Regional Council election won’t be held until March 2024 but that hasn’t stopped hopefuls from already tossing their hats into the ring.
Santa Drops Into Kumbia
Santa chose a golf buggy to make his annual visit to the Kumbia Christmas Carnival on Saturday.
Quad Bike Rider Injured
A man was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after a quad bike rollover on a private property near Cooranga on Saturday night.
No More Cash For KTP
Some features originally planned for the Kingaroy Transformation Project will be reduced or not installed at all when work comes to an end early next year.
