Council Votes Down Kingaroy BESS
South Burnett councillors have unanimously rejected an initial recommendation from Council staff to approve a Development Application for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Kingaroy Solar Farm.
JEV Detected Again In Pigs
The Department of Primary Industries has issued a Biosecurity Alert after Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) was detected again recently in pigs in Queensland.
Card-Skimming: Two Charged
Two men have been charged by Brisbane police with card-skimming offences, including alleged incidents in Kingaroy.
LifeFlight Thanks Its Volunteers
A “thank you” morning tea was hosted by the LifeFlight Foundation in Kingaroy on Tuesday for the many volunteers who raised funds over the past 12 months.
Councillor Presented With Award
South Burnett councillor Ros Heit was presented with her Order Of Australia Medal (OAM) during an investiture ceremony at Government House in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Rotary Drives Home Road Safety
Kingaroy State High School is this week hosting the annual RYDA – Rotary Youth Driver Awareness – program for South Burnett Year 11 students.
Vicki Thanked For Her Long Service
Long-serving North Burnett Local Disaster Management Officer Vicki Callinan was presented with a Police Commissioner’s Certificate at a special farewell morning in Gayndah on Saturday morning.
It’s Farm Safety Calendar Time!
Hey kids! It’s that time of the year again … time to start drawing to enter the annual Farm Safety calendar competition hosted by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland!
Small Business: Celebrating Success
DEB’S DIARY
May marked Small Business Month, and it was a pleasure to visit many local small businesses across the South Burnett.
Bunyas Lunch Marks 10th Birthday
Members of the Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc gathered for lunch on Sunday to mark 10 years since the group was formed.
The Pantry To Open In Murgon
The South Burnett Pantry will be extending its service to Murgon this week to expand its support for local residents.
Llew Rules Out One Nation
No, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is NOT considering joining One Nation!
Hey Parents! Help Your Young Drivers
RYDA workshops emphasising road safety for high school students have been happening in Kingaroy for years, thanks to support from the Kingaroy Rotary Club.
Man Jailed After Hospital Attack
A man shot by police during an incident at Kingaroy Hospital two years ago will serve six months in prison.
Boy Impaled By Tree Branch
The LifeFlight Sunshine Coast-based aeromedical crew airlifted a teenage boy to hospital on Saturday after a 4WD incident at Manar Park, near Boondooma.
Growers Call For Dam Certainty
CANEGROWERS – the body which represents Queensland sugarcane growers – is calling on the State Government to “publicly and unequivocally” reaffirm its commitment to rebuilding Paradise Dam following recent media reports questioning the future of the project.
‘Big Marn’ Helps A Big Launch
The South Burnett’s annual Relay For Life fundraising campaign officially kicked off on Friday morning with some big news … the 2026 Relay will return to the overnight formula which was so popular in the old days!
Two Nights Of Soccer Action
There’s a big weekend of soccer coming up in Kingaroy!
Cabinet Coming To Kingaroy
The State Government will be bringing a Community Cabinet to Kingaroy on June 7.
RADF Applications Open
Applications are now open for a major $15,000 grant under the latest round of council’s Regional Arts Development Fund.
