Winter Warmth Is All Sewn Up
Residents of Lutheran Services’ Orana Aged Care in Kingaroy are feeling a lot cosier despite the winter weather after a generous gift of 21 handmade quilts.
Enjoy Coffee With A Cop!
Gympie police will be heading to Goomeri Bakery next Tuesday (July 1) for “Coffee With A Cop”.
Majority Backs New Airport Fees
Strong lobbying by airport users has failed to stop the SBRC from imposing new landing fees at Kingaroy Airport.
Cool Donation For Hot Performers
A generous donation by two Kingaroy community stalwarts will ensure the South Burnett’s keen musical performers will be able to keep cool in summer and warmer in winter.
$2.5m Allotted To Fire Station Project
The 2025-26 State Budget, handed down by Treasurer David Janetzki in State Parliament on Tuesday, contains some new projects for the South Burnett as well as funding for some that have previously been announced – or in some cases – almost completed.
Public Housing Plan For Nanango
The State Government has revealed plans to build a large public housing development at the end of Dalby Street in Nanango.
Councils Urged To Debate 13 Motions
South Burnett Regional Council will submit 13 motions for consideration by other Queensland councils at the 2025 Local Government Association of Queensland conference in October.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman aged in her 80s suffered minor injuries when two vehicles collided just outside the Kingaroy CBD on Tuesday afternoon.
Feds Bring Forward FA Grants
The Federal Government announced on Monday that it was bringing forward half of its Financial Assistant grant allocations to local councils.
Engraving Day At Kilkivan
Kilkivan Neighbourhood Watch and police will be holding an engraving event this Saturday to help residents protect their property,
Toastmasters Celebrate 35 Years
The South Burnett Toastmasters Club celebrated its 35th birthday last week with a small celebration during its annual changeover night at the Kingaroy RSL Club.
Exciting Speedway Season Ahead
The South Burnett Speedway Club has released its calendar of events for the 2025-26 racing season.
Wondai’s Ready To Start Running
Runners taking part in the eighth annual Wondai Country Running Festival will be hitting the trails around the town again this weekend.
They’re Off To The Ekka!
Goomeri Show Society hosted the South Burnett Sub-Chamber finals on Saturday … the annual event which selects which South Burnett show winners will represent the region at the Ekka.
Driver Suffers Critical Injuries
A man suffered life-threatening injuries when a livestock truck and a 4WD ute collided just south of Cooyar on Monday morning.
Drop4Drop Offers Clean Water
Two Cherbourg organisations are now making water straight out of fresh air, thanks to a free community scheme set up by Australian Army veteran Shannon Lemanski and his wife Dannii.
Training Opportunities At Tarong
Applications have opened for the next intake of apprentices and trainees at the Tarong power stations.
Big Support For Community Hospital
South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation and South Burnett Online co-hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s June meet’n’greet last Tuesday night.
A New Direction For SBO
Can you believe it? South Burnett Online – www.southburnett.com.au – has been running for 25 years!
Women Hurt In Separate Crashes
A woman, aged in her 50s, suffered facial injuries in a single-vehicle crash on the Bunya Mountains on Sunday morning.
