$90m Unit 3 Overhaul Begins
A $90 million overhaul of Unit 3 at Tarong Power Station began on Friday, part of Stanwell’s regular annual maintenance program.
Kumbia Locals Meet Their New Cop
Kumbia residents had the opportunity to meet their new officer-in-charge at a “Coffee With A Cop” morning on Friday.
Man Hurt In Crash
A man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway on Friday morning.
It’s Time To Nominate Our Best!
South Burnett Regional Council is inviting residents to submit nominations for the region’s 2027 Australia Day Awards.
Council ‘Running A Very Tight Ship’
South Burnett mayor Kathy Duff has assured local businesspeople that Council is sustainable and running “a very, very tight ship”.
Skoda Linked To Alleged Spree
A Skoda SUV stolen from Kumbia has been linked to a number of incidents in the Southern Downs, including an alleged robbery at gunpoint.
School Traps To Target Feral Pigs
Five feral pig traps are being built in a partnership between local students and Western Downs Regional Council in a bid to help manage the spread of phytophthora in the Bunya Mountains.
Woman Killed On Highway
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a woman was struck and killed on the D’Aguilar Highway on Wednesday afternoon.
SBRC Will ‘Miss Out On Millions’
South Burnett Regional Council has joined the chorus of opposition to the Federal Government’s proposed changes to Disaster Recovery Funding arrangements.
Veterans Mark 60th Anniversary
The 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan was remembered at Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemorations around the South Burnett on Tuesday morning.
WDRC Appoints New CEO
A former senior Queensland public servant has been appointed CEO of the Western Downs Regional Council.
Pork Probe: Four Charged
Four people linked to the pork industry have been charged after a joint investigation by the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission and NSW Police.
35 Years Of Neighbourhood Watch
Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch – one of the longest continuously running Neighbourhood Watch groups in Queensland – celebrated its 35th anniversary on Saturday night with a special dinner.
MPs Drop In For Cherbourg Update
Two Opposition MPs dropped into Cherbourg on Monday morning for an update about Council’s aspirations for the community.
Focus On Giant Rat’s Tail Grass
South Burnett producers have been invited to attend Giant Rat’s Tail Grass Information Sessions to be held next month in the region.
Trail Bike Rider Injured
A trailbike rider was airlifted to hospital after an incident near Bell on Sunday morning.
New Chair For Northern Panel
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has appointed a new head to its Northern Panel, which covers growers in Queensland and NSW.
Man Hurt In Collision
A man was transported by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital after a collision at Chahpingah on Friday morning.
Proston To Stay In Nanango
A proposal which would have excluded Proston from the Electorate of Nanango at the next State Election has been dropped after a submission from the South Burnett Regional Council.
Flood Study Enters Final Phase
A long-running Burnett River flood study – which has examined data from the 2010, 2013 and 2022 events – has entered its final stage.
