MPs Visit $11.5m Highway Project
Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg visited the South Burnett last week to check on the progress of the $11.5 million upgrades to the D’Aguilar Highway west of Nanango.
Boost For Arts Studio
The Yidding Art Studio at Cherbourg will receive a $25,000 boost thanks to the State Government’s “Backing Indigenous Arts” program.
Local Builder Wins CTC Tender
Kingaroy company Favier Building Industries has been awarded the tender for South Burnett CTC’s $3.96 million Youth Park redevelopment.
Collision On Roundabout
Three people were assessed by paramedics after a collision in Kingaroy on Tuesday morning.
Clouds Didn’t Scare Away Crowds
There was a buzz at the revived Nanango Races on Saturday, with a good crowd turning up despite the heavy clouds and morning drizzle.
Wolves Wrap It Up In Purple
Wondai Wolves hosted the last round of the South Burnett rugby league competition in style last Saturday.
Kingaroy Soccer Was In The Pink
Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s Pink Day last Saturday at Tom Alford Oval in Kingaroy raised more than $1250 for McGrath Foundation’s breast cancer care nurses!
EOIs Sought For Health Board
Expressions of interest are now open for 2026 appointments to the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board.
Saints Mark Their Heritage
South Burnett Saints will be celebrating their annual Heritage Day at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The recently renamed Sportsbet Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Nanango Cup Race Meeting at the Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday.
RSL Members Pay It Forward
The Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-Branch handed over a cheque for $2500 on Thursday as a “thank you” to the RFDS.
CTC Urges Action On Housing Crisis
Homelessness in the South Burnett is a “humanitarian crisis in plain sight”, according to local not-for-profit support agency South Burnett CTC.
Man Charged Over Crime Spree
A man has been charged with a 20 offences – including four counts of armed robbery – following a crime spree in Kingaroy.
Open Night At Army Reserve
The 25/49RQR Army Depot in Wondai is inviting local residents to experience a “Night In The Army Reserve” next week.
Pantry Needs Our Support
DEB’S DIARY
I’m proud to spotlight the South Burnett Pantry, a vital local service that makes our community stronger.
Woman ‘Pulled From Car’
Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery which occurred in Kingaroy on Tuesday.
Yarraman Welcomes Trail Riders
Successfully completing a 160km cycle trek along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail has to be something to celebrate, and the Yarraman community made sure that happened on Saturday.
Feedback Sought On Timber Plan
Consultations are now open on the State Government’s draft Queensland Future Timber Plan.
Practical Help Locked In For Homeless
The Salvation Army’s South Burnett Corps is marking Homelessness Week with the unveiling of eight special lockers in Kingaroy.
Police Seize Suspicious Load
Police have charged two men over the alleged theft of copper after reports of suspicious activity at Burra Burri.
