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.
Councils Urged To Debate 13 Motions
South Burnett Regional Council will submit 13 motions for consideration by other Queensland councils at the 2025 Local Government Association of Queensland conference in October.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman aged in her 80s suffered minor injuries when two vehicles collided just outside the Kingaroy CBD on Tuesday afternoon.
Feds Bring Forward FA Grants
The Federal Government announced on Monday that it was bringing forward half of its Financial Assistant grant allocations to local councils.
Engraving Day At Kilkivan
Kilkivan Neighbourhood Watch and police will be holding an engraving event this Saturday to help residents protect their property,
Toastmasters Celebrate 35 Years
The South Burnett Toastmasters Club celebrated its 35th birthday last week with a small celebration during its annual changeover night at the Kingaroy RSL Club.
Exciting Speedway Season Ahead
The South Burnett Speedway Club has released its calendar of events for the 2025-26 racing season.
Wondai’s Ready To Start Running
Runners taking part in the eighth annual Wondai Country Running Festival will be hitting the trails around the town again this weekend.
