Relay Celebrates 20 Years Of Hope
The 20th South Burnett Relay For Life attracted a string of teams to Kingaroy’s T.J. O’Neill Oval on Saturday, all eager to raise funds for Cancer Council Queensland.
New-Look NAB Opens Its Doors
Kingaroy’s NAB branch reopened for business on Monday after a $2.6 million, two-month renovation which has completely updated the look and feel of the business.
Katrina Gallops Home With Top Prize
Wondai artist Katrina O’Shannessy has taken out the prestigious $3000 South Burnett Regional Council Acquisitive Art competition.
Conservation Trainees Join Council
Golden West Apprenticeships, in partnership with the South Burnett Regional Council, has received funding to deliver targeted training in conservation and ecosystem management.
Fire Ban Extended Again
UPDATE October 13: The local fire bans declared in the South Burnett and Cherbourg Local Government Areas were cancelled at 5:00pm on Monday (October 13) following rainfall across the region.
No Timeframe For Tarong Stations
The “Queensland Energy Roadmap” released by the State Government on Friday backs the future of coal-fired power in Queensland but has not made any clearer when the closure of the Tarong and Tarong North power stations is likely to occur.
Wind Farm To Fund Road Upgrade
Work will begin next week to upgrade a section of Niagara Road in a joint project by Wambo Wind Farm and Western Downs Regional Council.
Woman Faces Trafficking Charge
Police have charged a 28-year-old woman with drug trafficking following the search of a house in Cherbourg on Thursday.
Deadline Looms For Consultations
The Department of Education has been consulting with the local community about whether or not Year 10 should be reinstated at Yarraman P-9 State School.
Vikings Join Dalby Comp
The Tingoora Vikings cricket club has announced it will be playing in the Dalby Cricket Association competition during the 2025-26 season.
Council To Build Dual-Use Play Area
South Burnett Regional Council has revealed the location of the new Wooroolin skate park, an election promise by Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington ahead of the last State poll.
Upgrade For Nanango Path
A $20,000 upgrade will begin later this month on the Ros Gregor Nature Walk at Nanango to prevent flooding cutting the path.
Mystery Surrounds Serious Crash
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a serious traffic crash which occurred in Esk early on Thursday morning
Vehicle Strikes Kingaroy Unit
A man was taken to Kingaroy Hospital after an incident in Savoy Court, Kingaroy, on Thursday morning.
Old McDonald Had A Farm …
Two of the South Burnett’s best-known artists have taken over the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery this month with a stunning collection of their works.
Are You Ready For Relay For Life?
South Burnett’s 2025 Relay For Life fundraising campaign will culminate on Saturday with the annual walk in Kingaroy.
Cricket Hits Off In South Burnett
Noticed the temperature? It’s cricket time … so the South Burnett Cricket Association’s local competition will be getting under way this Saturday!
Freak Accident On Highway
A driver was lucky to escape injury in a freak accident on the Bunya Highway near Murgon on Wednesday afternoon.
LAT Called In To Gilla Fire
Queensland Fire Department has released video of the Large Air Tanker in action at the Gilla bushfire on Wednesday.
St Mary’s To ‘Fuse Art And Tech’
Family members, friends and community members have been invited to drop into Saint Mary’s Catholic College on Thursday evening (October 9) to enjoy a “vibrant fusion of technology and the arts”.
