Man Charged After Crash
A 32-year-old Nanango man will face court after a single-vehicle crash left a wrecked Mazda sedan in a paddock beside the Bunya Highway at Wooroolin at the weekend.
Alcohol Link To Fatal Crash
Police believe alcohol may have been a contributing factor in a crash which killed two men on the outskirts of Kingaroy in the early hours of Sunday.
More Virus Detected In Sewage
Fragments of COVID-19 have been detected in sewage at seven more sites in Queensland.
Driver ‘Fired Shot At Police’
A 31-year-old Morayfield man has been arrested after a chase – during which a shot was allegedly fired at police – which ended on the Brisbane Valley Highway just north of Esk on Sunday night.
Man Injured In Crash
A 47-year-old Forestdale man suffered a serious head injury when his ute flipped on its side on the D’Aguilar Highway near Benarkin on Sunday night.
Bega Confirms $534m Purchase
Bega Cheese Limited – owners of the Peanut Company of Australia – have confirmed its acquisition of Lion Dairy & Drinks is now complete.
Gympie MP Finds Missing Man
Gympie MP Tony Perrett and his wife Michele have been revealed as the property owners who located a 58-year-old man who had been missing in the Tansey area since January 6.
Kathryn Is Our Citizen Of The Year
Kingaroy BaconFest’s founder – and first “Chief Baconeer” – Kathryn Stevens is the South Burnett’s 2021 Australia Day Citizen Of The Year.
Two Hurt In Crash
Two people were transported to Kingaroy Hospital after a single-vehicle crash near Kingaroy on Sunday afternoon.
Missing Man Found Alive
Robert Weber – who went missing near Kilkivan on January 6 – has been found alive and well by a local property owner.
Two Dead In Highway Crash
Two men died and another was injured in a single-vehicle crash on the Bunya Highway early on Sunday morning.
SB Misses Goodchild Shield Final
An afternoon storm last Sunday possibly cost the South Burnett a berth in the final of the Goodchild Shield cricket competition.
Short Films In Nanango
Missing the Nanango Film Festival? Well, this might help to fill the gap … the Queensland Touring Film Festival is coming to Nanango this weekend with a swag of short films.
Council Seeks Feedback On Draft Plan
South Burnett Regional Council is inviting feedback on its new draft Corporate Plan for 2021-2026.
Dog Discount Extended
South Burnett Regional Council has extended its dog registration pensioner discount to all pension card holders.
FairPlay Vouchers Now Available
Applications are now open for Round 4 of the State Government’s “FairPlay” scheme which aims to help low-income families enrol children in their favourite sport or activity.
QFF Calls For ‘Water Equity’
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has called on the State Government to extend its election commitment of a 50 per cent reduction in irrigation water charges for horticulture growers to all irrigation customers of Sunwater, Seqwater, Local Management Authorities and other water providers.
Man Charged With Pup Theft
A man has been charged after the alleged theft of a puppy from a property in Stephens Street East earlier this month.
Third Term For RDA Chair
Bill Trevor OAM has been reappointed chair of Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett (RDA WBB).
Council Explores Bush Tucker Project
Traditional owners and people interested in “agriculture, horticulture, bush tucker, research and innovation” have been invited to learn more about a new plan to grow and supply bush tucker and fauna products for commercial sale and distribution.
