Thieves Force Window, Steal Keys
Car thieves stole keys and personal items after forcing open a window in Thorn Street , Murgon.
Motorbike Rider Injured
A motorbike rider was flown to hospital on Saturday night after a crash on a private property at Booubyjan.
Make Safety Your Priority
Queensland Road Safety Week is kicking off on Monday with plenty of safety slogans about to hit the media … but Kingaroy Police have a simple message: “Make safety, your priority”.
Tourism Advisory Group Meets Soon
A new group appointed to look into the collapse of the region’s tourism traffic is expected to hold its first meeting on Monday afternoon (August 26).
Crunch Time For League Fans
It’s crunch time for the South Burnett Rugby League with a big day of junior and senior games scheduled at Murgon on Saturday
Fifteen Face Drugs Charges
Fifteen people will appear in Murgon Magistrates Court after a string of police drug raids across the South Burnett earlier this week.
Driver Uninjured In Crash
Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on the Burnett Highway at Glan Devon, north of Nanango, on Thursday evening.
AAP Tackles Fake News On Facebook
Australian Associated Press (AAP) has expanded the scope of its fact-checking unit, partnering with Facebook to combat the spread of misinformation on the platform.
USQ To Offer Automatic Scholarships
In what could be a game changer for Queensland school leavers, the University of Southern Queensland will offer automatic scholarships to students with OPs from 1-8
State Ramps Up Activist Penalties
Animal activists who conduct protests unfairly targeting Queensland producers could face longer jail terms and bigger fines under legislation introduced into State Parliament on Thursday.
Visitor Numbers Continue To Fall
Visitor numbers to the South Burnett’s five Visitor Information Centres suffered a year-on-year decline of almost 14 per cent between April and June this year.
Stage IV Upgrade Ready To Roll
The latest extension to Cherbourg’s recycling facility is about to come on line, lifting the potential maximum capacity of the facility to an impressive 10,000 tonnes per annum.
New Laws To Free Children
The State Government passed new laws on Thursday to keep young people out of watchhouses.
Open Day At Second Range Crossing
Residents can explore the new $1.6 billion Toowoomba Second Range Crossing when it opens for a special community day on Saturday, September 7.
Shelton To Visit South Burnett
Conservative political activist – and former managing director of the Australian Christian Lobby – Lyle Shelton will be returning to his old stomping ground next month to speak at several venues in the South Burnett.
Nominations Sought To Fill Vacancy
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has invited nominations from the community to fill a vacancy caused by the recent death of Cr Alana Purcell.
Burnett Form Prevailed At Gympie
Four of the five winners at last Saturday’s Gympie program had raced well at recent South Burnett meetings
Celebrating A Centenary Of Service
There was plenty of emotion – plus some very enthusiastic musical performances – when the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch celebrated its centenary in Murgon Town Hall on Saturday night.
Council Approves New Piggery Project
Concerns a new piggery project might lower the value of nearby properties have failed to block an artificial breeding centre in Greenview.
Restrictions Remain … For Now
The South Burnett will stay on Level 3 water restrictions for the present … providing residents continue to use water responsibly.
