Big Win For Division 2
South Burnett junior soccer will be played again this Saturday at Alan Downie Sports Fields in Nanango, while the Senior Women’s competition will be back taking a short break.
Divers Join Boondooma Dam Search
Police divers and water police using sonar have been brought in to join the search for a 74-year-old fisherman who went missing at Boondooma Dam on Thursday morning.
Two Badly Injured In Crash
Police are investigating what caused a traffic crash at Colinton on Thursday which left two men seriously injured.
Selwyn Cobbo To Join Dolphins
Redcliffe-based NRL club, the Dolphins, has snapped up Queensland Origin and Test player Selwyn Cobbo.
ATV Stolen From Widgee
Police are seeking information to locate a red and black ATV stolen from a Widgee Road address between June 8-9.
WA Runner Sets World Record
West Australian runner Phil Gore has taken out the 2025 Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra Marathon, becoming “the last man standing” in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Renewable Changes Become Law
The State Government has passed legislation which mandates public consultation for large-scale solar farms and wind farms in Queensland.
Early Payment Upsets TRC Budget
The Federal Government’s decision to bring forward a half-payment of Financial Assistance grants has overturned Toowoomba Regional Council’s Budget forecast – released just last week.
Illegal Food Imports Seized
A woman has been prosecuted for illegally importing more than 62,000kg of Thai food into Australia, including illegal pork products, insect-infested fresh fruit and vegetables, frog meat and raw prawns.
Ag Minister To Visit Kingaroy
Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett will be the guest speaker at an LNP policy forum to be held in Kingaroy next month.
Search For Missing Boatie
A search was under way at Boondooma Dam on Thursday afternoon for a man who went missing after an apparent boating mishap.
Former Teacher Aide Charged
A former teacher aide at Cherbourg State School has been charged with nine counts of alleged sexual abuse of children.
Police Seize Firearm
Police have charged a 27-year-old man with a weapons offence following a search in Nanango on Wednesday.
Woolooga Man Charged
A 69-year-old man has been charged after police were called twice to a Woolooga property this week.
Winter Warmth Is All Sewn Up
Residents of Lutheran Services’ Orana Aged Care in Kingaroy are feeling a lot cosier despite the winter weather after a generous gift of 21 handmade quilts.
Enjoy Coffee With A Cop!
Gympie police will be heading to Goomeri Bakery next Tuesday (July 1) for “Coffee With A Cop”.
Majority Backs New Airport Fees
Strong lobbying by airport users has failed to stop the SBRC from imposing new landing fees at Kingaroy Airport.
Cool Donation For Hot Performers
A generous donation by two Kingaroy community stalwarts will ensure the South Burnett’s keen musical performers will be able to keep cool in summer and warmer in winter.
$2.5m Allotted To Fire Station Project
The 2025-25 State Budget, handed down by Treasurer David Janetzki in State Parliament on Tuesday, contains some new projects for the South Burnett as well as funding for some that have previously been announced – or in some cases – almost completed.
Public Housing Plan For Nanango
The State Government has revealed plans to build a large public housing development at the end of Dalby Street in Nanango.
