October’s Time To Start Walking
Did you know that you really don’t have to “run” at parkrun? Walkers are not only valued but are actually encouraged … and “parkwalking” is promoted every October.
Stephanie Sworn In To Council
Stephanie Laycock, a familiar face on the local rural show circuit, has been elected to Somerset Regional Council.
Media Groups Plan Merger
Southern Cross Media – owners of hit89.1 South Burnett – has announced plans to merge with Seven West Media, owners of the Channel 7 TV network.
Telstra To Upgrade Tinny Tower
Telstra has warned that mobile services in the Tingoora area will be temporarily affected while the local mobile base station is being upgraded.
Nurses Warn About Flu Complacency
Influenza deaths in the first seven months of 2025 are worse than for the same period in 2019 – the most recent severe flu year – according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Fire Ban Extended
The South Burnett / Cherbourg fire ban has been extended to 11:59pm on Monday.
Blackouts Linked To Major Upgrade
A series of “planned maintenance” power outages over the past few weeks in the Inverlaw and Taabinga areas are linked to a significant network upgrade occurring nearby.
Fire Ban For Toowoomba Region
The Queensland Fire Department has imposed a local fire ban for residents living in four more council areas, including the Toowoomba Regional Council area.
Service Salutes Fallen Police Officers
Police from across the South Burnett joined community members at Murgon’s Uniting Church on Monday morning to mark National Police Remembrance Day.
Fire Ban For Somerset Region
The Queensland Fire Department has imposed a local fire ban for residents living in five council areas, including Somerset Regional Council.
Police Waiting For DNA Results
Police are still awaiting the results of DNA tests to determine if human remains found near Maidenwell belong to missing Brisbane man Andrew Burow.
Collision On Barkers Creek Flat
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle collision on the D’Aguilar Highway at Barkers Creek Flat on Monday afternoon.
MP Renews Push For Mobile Roaming
Nationals Leader David Littleproud is repeating his call to reform the Universal Service Obligation for telcos following another major mobile phone outage.
Bicycle Rider Injured
A man aged in his 60s suffered facial injuries after falling from his bicycle near Yarraman on Sunday afternoon.
Vintage Show Steams Ahead Again
The focus was on Caterpillar machinery at last weekend’s Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club Rally.
Maidenwell Mixes Up The Music
The second annual Maidenwell Music Mix at the weekend attracted “a mix” of both local residents and visitors alike to the entertainment area at the rear of the Maidenwell Hotel.
Permits ‘Tighten’ After Fires Escape
Landholders in the South and North Burnett have been reminded their fire permits have conditions which have to be met before they light up.
Artworks Go On Safari To Wondai
An art exhibition with a difference was officially opened at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on Tuesday.
Annual Police Service In Murgon
The 36th National Police Remembrance Day will be marked in the South Burnett on Monday (September 29) with a non-denominational service in Murgon.
Eagles Shine At Chinchilla
The Under 12 South Burnett Eagles were named Team Of The Carnival at last weekend’s Pete Rafter Memorial Challenge.
