Councillors Approve Motor Park
South Burnett councillors have unanimously approved a proposal by Triple R Motorsports to build a motor sport facility on a property in Lewis Duff Road at Ballogie.
New Crop Option: Pigeonpea
UQ has developed five new commercial varieties of pigeonpea as a step towards the legume being grown more widely in Australia.
Winter Quilt Trail In July
The annual Quilt Trail – a popular part of the Queensland Winter Craft Festival – is on again next month.
TRC Locks In Large Rate Rises
Large rate rises for 2025-26 were locked in by Toowoomba Regional Council at a Special Meeting held on Wednesday.
It’s Time To Get Crackling!
The KCCI is calling on all businesses in and around the Kingaroy CBD to ham up their windows again for this year’s BaconFest!
EOIs For DPI Working Groups
The State Government is calling for expressions of interest from people keen to help shape the next stage of its 25-year blueprint for primary industries.
TRC Adopts New Funding Schedule
Toowoomba councillors have approved a new four-year schedule for its Core Community Support Program.
Brendon Brings Home Gold
Kingaroy TAFE student Brendon Newman has won a Gold Medal at the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships held in Brisbane last week.
Qld Bid To Stop Tomato Virus
A control order was put in place on Monday in a bid to stop tomato brown rugose fruit virus from entering Queensland.
Classics On Show At Yarraman
The Yarraman Progress Association’s annual show’n’shine was back at Errol Munt Sports Reserve this year, attracting a field full of classic cars and hot rods.
MP Calls For Outback Youth Camps
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has suggested the State Government establish outback camps as a “proper deterrent” for youth offenders.
Motorbike Rider Dies
A 22-year-old Toogoolawah man died when his motorbike ran off the road and crashed at Pierces Creek on Saturday morning
SBO To Co-Host Meet’n’Greet
There’s a big change happening at South Burnett Online … and it will all be revealed on Tuesday night at the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Eagles Dig Deep At 47th Battalion
South Burnett Eagles made it through to Sunday’s Plate Final at the prestigious 47th Battalion Central Region rugby league carnival in Bundaberg, but weren’t quite good enough to bring home the trophy.
Jnr Soccer Moves To Nanango
The South Burnett junior soccer competition will be shifting to the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Nanango this Saturday.
Electrical Apprentice Intake Opens
Ergon and Energex have launched a statewide recruitment drive for electrical apprentices to start their training in February next year.
Feedback Sought On Health Strategy
Darling Downs Health is asking the local First Nations community to have a say on a proposed 2025-2028 Health Equity Strategy to improve health outcomes for the region’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Brekkie Raises Almost $4100
Last month’s Mayor’s Breakfast, held at Nanango to launch the 2025 South Burnett Relay for Life fundraising campaign, has raised $4096.56.
Saints Back At Lyle Vidler
The three South Burnett Saints AFL teams will be playing at home this Saturday, taking on University Cougars at Lyle Vidler Oval.
Wondai Says ‘Thank You’
A chilly night couldn’t stop the Wondai Neighbourhood Watch group from giving a warm “thank you” to the town’s emergency services personnel on Wednesday evening.
