Councillors Swap Zone Roles
Toowoomba Regional Council has named the three councillors assigned to Council’s “North Zone” – which includes Yarraman and Cooyar – for 2026.
WDRC Begins Dog Inspections
Western Downs Regional Council will begin an animal inspection program in the Bell region from February 1.
Long-Desired Waste Depot Opens
The new Maidenwell Waste Transfer facility was officially unveiled to the public by South Burnett councillors on Thursday afternoon.
Resident Hurt Fighting Car Fire
A resident was injured while attempting to put out a vehicle fire in Kingaroy on Thursday afternoon.
Police Minister Visits South Burnett
DEB’S DIARY
I welcomed a visit from Police Minister Dan Purdie in early December, providing an important opportunity to engage directly with local police and community leaders about community safety.
Obituary: Bill Moss 1940-2025
A funeral service was held in Kingaroy on Monday for former local councillor and Wattle Grove farmer William “Bill” Moss who died, aged 85, on Christmas Day.
Fire Damages Kingaroy House
A fire in a house in Tuite Street, Kingaroy, was quickly extinguished by firefighters on Sunday afternoon.
Goodger Crash: 26 Charges
Three people were injured – one seriously – when an allegedly stolen Toyota Hilux crashed into their vehicle near Goodger on Thursday afternoon (January 8).
Girl Charged Over Stabbing
Detectives have charged a 17-year-old girl over a stabbing in Cherbourg on Saturday (January 3).
Cherbourg Teenager Stabbed
A 19-year-old woman suffered serious stab wounds during an incident in Cherbourg on Saturday night.
Busy Time For Emergency Crews
Local emergency services have been kept busy over the festive break.
$650,000 Boost For Groups
Community groups across the South Burnett will share in more than $650,000 from the latest Gambling Community Benefit Fund round.
Hospital Braces For Holiday Surge
Darling Downs Health has urged South Burnett residents to take simple precautions to avoid unplanned trips to the Emergency Department.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman aged in her 70s suffered minor injuries in a crash in the Kingaroy CBD on Wednesday morning (December 24).
Teenage Boys Charged
Murgon detectives have charged two teenage boys as part of ongoing investigations into offences in the South Burnett.
Merry Christmas To All Our Readers
South Burnett Online will be taking a short break between Friday, December 19, and Sunday, January 18.
Christmas Spirit Lights Up Maidenwell
Maidenwell residents have impressed the judges of the annual Santa Claus Lane initiative with their exceptional Christmas spirit.
South Burnett Celebrates!
There’s been festive activities popping up all over the region during the past couple of weeks … it must be Christmas!
Centuries Knock Out Royals
Murgon Crusaders were too strong for Gympie Royals in their Gympie A Grade cricket match played at Murgon Sportsground on Saturday.
Festive Fun At Nanango Races
A huge crowd turned out at Nanango’s Lee Park track on Saturday to enjoy the race club’s festive Christmas Races.
