Wind Farm At Chahpingah?
Renewable Energy Partners are in the early stages of exploring another possible renewable energy project in the South Burnett.
Stanwell Pulls Out Of Wind Farm
The State Government-owned Stanwell Corporation has pulled out of its proposed ownership of the Tarong West wind farm development at Ironpot.
Murgon’s Ready For A Big Weekend
Murgon’s Steph Simpson, Matt McCauley, Taelyn Waldock, Rachael Steinhardt and Jan Irvine are going to be even busier than usual soon …
Would-Be ‘Cat’ Burglar Fails
Police are hunting a would-be thief who allegedly tried to squeeze into a Murgon home via a pet door.
Teen Injured In Bike Crash
A teenager suffered minor injuries in a motorcycle crash on a private property near Kingaroy on Monday night.
Another Big Show Year Begins
The annual Cooyar Show has had its ups and downs since the first show was held in 1936 … disrupted by war, the weather and, of course, the pandemic.
Dairy Industry Launches Plan
The new Queensland Dairy Plan was launched last Friday by Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett and eastAUSmilk.
Goodger Fire Prompts Smoke Alert
Rural fire crews were back at Goodger on Monday morning to check containment lines around a large paddock fire which broke out on Sunday afternoon.
Stolen Triton Linked To Bag Snatch
A stolen vehicle which was torched in Cherbourg on Thursday night is believed to be linked to a bag snatch in Murgon earlier in the day.
Council Approves Telstra Tower
South Burnett Regional Council has approved construction of a new Telstra mobile phone tower at Boyneside.
Major Milestone For Wind Farm
Construction of the 436.5MW Tarong West Wind Farm is a major step closer following the announcement this week of Federal Government environmental approval for the project.
$50,000 Grant For Orchestra
The South Burnett Community Orchestra has been allocated $50,000 from the Regional Community Arts Program.
A Funny Thing Happened … Twice
A hail storm derailed last year’s Comedy For A Cause fundraiser for the Blackbutt & Benarkin Aged Care Association’s Greenhills Villas project.
Hunt For Thieves
Police are appealing for information in regards to two incidents in Murgon.
Dancers Step Out At Inverlaw
The first dance for 2026 at the Inverlaw Farmers Hall was held on Saturday night.
Racegoers Love Valentine’s Day
Love was in the air at the Nanango Race Club’s Valentine’s Day meeting on Saturday … but unfortunately so were grey clouds and showers.
Council Loosens Housing Rules
South Burnett residents hunting for accommodation during the current housing crisis will enjoy some new options, thanks to two motions passed unanimously at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Thelma Features At Murgon Gallery
The 55 Million Years Ago Art Gallery and Museum in Murgon launched its latest exhibition on Saturday with another of its popular “Elegant Afternoon Teas”.
Kingaroy SS Leading The Way
DEB’S DIARY
It was a highlight to join Kingaroy State School for their leadership assembly and celebrate the newly inducted student leaders.
Feedback Sought On Highway
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is inviting the local community to help identify priority locations for safety upgrades on the D’Aguilar Highway.
