Teachers Plan To Strike
Queensland public school teachers plan to strike next Tuesday for 24 hours – the second strike organised during their ongoing Enterprise Bargaining dispute.
Wondai Hosts Karol’s Masterpieces
Well-known South Burnett artist Karol Oakley has filled the main gallery at Wondai Regional Art Gallery with a stunning journey through nature.
Boy, 14, Charged With Robbery
Police have charged a 14-year-old boy in relation to an alleged robbery with violence in Murgon on Sunday.
Red Bows Add A Festive Feel
If you see some large red bows appearing in South Burnett towns, it’s all about celebrating Christmas, building community … and saving money!
Tucker Hoofs It To Say Hello
Meet Gar-Won Tucker, a little black pony who is a champion in more than one way!
Young Shooters Learn From The Best
Olympic trap shooter James Willett was the special guest of the Kingaroy Clay Target Club at the weekend, providing coaching tips to 15 keen young shooters.
Two Injured As Tree Strikes Car
Two people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a falling tree struck their vehicle on Saturday afternoon.
Still ‘No Funding’ For Road
Residents’ hopes have been dashed that serious issues with Glastonbury Road can be fixed soon, including the upgrade of four single-lane bridges to dual-lane roadways.
Tennis Club Aces Grant Application
Work has begun on the Kingaroy Tennis Club’s new amenities block which is being erected beside the courts complex in Oliver Bond Street.
Grants For Security Upgrades
Applications are now open for Round 2 of the State Government’s Secure Communities Partnership Program.
Teachers Rally After School
South Burnett public school teachers took part in after-school rallies on Thursday as part of a long-running pay dispute with the State Government.
History Lives On In Old Truck
For decades, farmers’ trucks trundled down Haly Street in Kingaroy to deliver hessian bags of freshly threshed peanuts to the Peanut Marketing Board …
Can You Help This Christmas?
The 2025 Christmas Hamper Drive – a South Burnett-wide effort to support local families doing it tough during the holiday season – is on again!
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman aged in her 50s was injured in a single-vehicle crash near Marshlands on Thursday afternoon.
Youth Council Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the 2026 South Burnett Regional Youth Council.
Five Vehicles Stolen, Seven Arrested
Seven people have been arrested after a surge in juvenile crime in Murgon this week which included five vehicles being stolen in the early hours of Wednesday.
James Recognised For His Courage
Kingaroy Hospital employee James Fulton was presented with a “Courage Award” trophy at the recent Darling Downs Health Annual Awards.
Man Killed In Crash
A man aged in his 30s died in a collision involving two cars and a truck on the Brisbane Valley Highway south of Fernvale on Wednesday afternoon.
New Chair At Stanwell
Justin Parer, former managing director of Cairns-based shipbuilding company BSE Maritime Solutions, has been appointed chair of Stanwell Corporation.
Region Pauses In Remembrance
Commemorations were held in towns and villages around the South Burnett on Tuesday to mark the 107th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice which ended World War I.
