Cyclists Want To Create New Trails
The South Burnett’s new mountain bike riding club hopes to develop extra single riding trails in the Mceuen State Forestry area near Wondai to complement the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Curtain Rises On New Prospects
My first story for the new year concerns a very positive boost for an arm of the South Burnett’s racing industry.
Motorbike Rider Injured
A Toowoomba man aged in his late 20s suffered hip and shoulder injuries after his motorcycle and a 4WD collide on the Cooyar Range on Sunday afternoon.
Boy Bitten By Snake
A 10-year-old boy has been airlifted to hospital after being bitten by a snake on Friday evening.
Man Killed in Motorbike Crash
A 50-year-old Teelah man died in a motorcycle crash west of Blackbutt on Friday night.
Young Cyclist Seriously Hurt
A boy was seriously injured when his pushbike was struck by a car in the South Burnett on Thursday.
Boy Charged With Arson
Police have arrested four youths following a fire at Cherbourg State School on Tuesday afternoon.
Man Hurt In Fire
A man was taken to hospital after a house fire in Muller Street, Tingoora, on Tuesday morning.
MP Attacks Banks Over
Lack Of FMD Offset Options
Farmers could be saving as much as $150 million a year in interest if banks weren’t so greedy, Member for Maranoa David Littleproud says.
Heavy Smoke At Ballogie
Nine fire crews were called to a vegetation fire burning near Chinchilla-Wondai Road at Ballogie on Monday afternoon.
Arsonist Blamed For Goodger Fire
Firefighters have blamed an arsonist for a blaze which has temporarily closed the Goodger Wetland Reserve to the public.
Driver Cut Free From Wreckage
A woman was trapped by her lower legs in her wrecked sedan for more than an hour after a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway on Saturday morning.
Man Dies In Crash
Police are investigating after a fatal traffic crash at Bullcamp near Nanango early on Friday morning.
Scare At Airport
Emergency services were called to Kingaroy Airport on Tuesday afternoon after the pilot of a light aircraft reported he had problems with his aircraft.
Best Wishes From Us To You
southburnett.com.au will be taking a short Christmas and New Year break from Saturday, December 24, to Monday, January 16.
Former Red Ant Killed In Crash
A funeral will be held on January 6 for former Kingaroy Red Ants player Chris Holmes who was killed in a horrific car crash near Bundaberg on December 17.
Christmas Lights Shine In Nanango
Photographer Keren Mcsweeney has captured some of the magnificent Christmas lights around Nanango this year, including the South Burnett’s competition-winning display.
Encouraging Signs For Kristen
The efforts of Nug’s Pocket and Ascot Bound at Esk last Saturday were a positive sign for young Wondai trainer Kristen Wenck.
Toddler Locked In Car
A toddler was taken to Kingaroy Hospital on Friday morning after being accidentally locked in a car in West Street, Wondai.
Where To Spend New Year’s Eve
If you’re planning to see in the New Year on December 31, the South Burnett will be offering a wide range of events to suit every taste and pocket.
