Car Thief Evades Police
A car thief ran away on foot from police after they deployed road spikes in Murgon on Saturday night in a bid to stop a stolen vehicle.
Stolen Ute Crashes On Dirt Road
Police are investigating the theft of a Holden ute from a hotel car park in Haly Street, Kingaroy, on Wednesday night (August 28).
Parking Plan For Blackbutt
South Burnett Regional Council is considering creating two new disability parking bays in Coulson Street, Blackbutt, after requests from local residents.
Equestrian Centre Opening Postponed
The official opening of the new multi-million dollar Kilkivan Equestrian Centre has been postponed.
More Grants For Future Champs
Two young Murgon sportspeople are among the successful applicants under the latest round of the Federal Government’s Local Sporting Champions grants program.
Goomeri Urged To Conserve Water
Gympie Regional Council is urging Goomeri residents to conserve water while upgrades are carried out at the local water treatment plant.
Annual Police Service In Wondai
The South Burnett’s annual National Police Remembrance Day service will be hosted by the Uniting Church in Wondai this year.
Woman Charged Over Dog
A 24-year-old woman has been charged with an animal cruelty offence after police were called to house in Goomeri on Saturday.
Feedback Sought On Parking Changes
South Burnett Regional Council is calling for feedback on creating parking limits outside the South Burnett Community Hospital in Markwell Street, Kingaroy.
Trike Rider Injured
A man has been taken to hospital with suspected spinal injuries after a motorcycle crash in Haly Street, Kingaroy, on Monday afternoon.
Firies At Two Blazes
Firefighters were called to two vegetation fires burning in the South Burnett on Monday.
Small Grants Available For Schools
Time is running out for schools to access funding for new computers, sporting equipment or refurbishments through the Federal Government’s $30.2 million Local Schools Community Fund.
Pig Truck Overturns
A semi-trailer driver has been taken to Dalby Hospital with chest pain after a truck carting pigs crashed at Jimbour West on Monday morning.
Three Hurt In Rollover
Three people were injured when a dual-cab 4WD ran off the Burnett Highway and rolled early on Saturday morning.
Tammy Appointed To FRC
Queensland barrister – and former Cherbourg resident – Tammy Williams has been appointed Family Responsibilities Commissioner.
Green Light For Chinese Wind Farm
The State Government has approved the construction of a 64MW 16-turbine wind farm by Chinese-owned Australian Energy Wind Farm (AEWF) at Mannuem.
All Set For Wondai Show Day
Wondai Show officials had their wishes granted this week when the region was dusted by its first light rainfall in weeks.
Joeys Star At Junior Carnival
The crowds of people in Kingaroy last weekend weren’t all here just for BaconFest, there was also a huge junior soccer carnival under way which attracted teams from across southern Queensland
Family Health Day At Cherbourg
Cherbourg Health Service is marking Women’s Health Week with a Family Health Day which aims to raise awareness of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD).
Nanango Hosts Soccer Grand Final
It will be a big day for Nanango soccer fans on Saturday with both their men’s and women’s teams contesting the Grand Finals on home turf.
