Date Change For Dinner
Cyclone Alfred has forced the Kingaroy Men’s Shed to reschedule its popular “Dinner Under The Stars”.
Field Day Offers Growers Options
South Burnett growers had the opportunity recently to learn more about new options available when they consider their next summer crop.
Motorbike Rider Injured
A man was transported by ambulance to Gympie Hospital after a motorcycle crash on the Wide Bay Highway on Wednesday.
Rabo Fund Offers Grants
The Rabo Community Fund is calling for grant applications from rural and regional community organisations making a meaningful contribution to their community.
Entries Open For Training Awards
Entries are now open for the third annual South Burnett Training Awards, hosted by the Rotary Satellite Club of Kingaroy (Sunrise).
More JEV Found In Piggeries
More cases of Japanese encephalitis virus have been detected in Queensland piggeries.
Bee Pest Detected In Lockyer Valley
Biosecurity Queensland is testing samples from beehives in the Lockyer Valley after fears the Varroa destructor mite has crossed the NSW border into Queensland.
Disaster Group On Alert
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group moved to Alert status on Tuesday in response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Men’s Shed Dream Comes True
Almost four years after the project started, the Kingaroy Men’s Shed on Saturday celebrated the opening of their new woodworking shed near Kingaroy Airport.
Ag Value Tipped To Reach $91b
The value of agriculture in 2025-26 is expected to be the third highest on record at $91 billion, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.
Motorbike Rider Airlifted
A motorbike rider aged in his 30s was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash at Cinnibar on Tuesday morning.
Nuclear ‘Not Viable’: Committee
The Select Committee on Nuclear Energy, which met in Nanango on November 14 last year, has released its interim report.
Be Prepared, Not Alarmed: Council
The South Burnett community has been asked to “Be Prepared But Not Alarmed” as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the south-east Queensland coast.
Community Digs Deep For Hospital
A health emergency two years ago prompted a fundraising campaign which has resulted in several pieces of specialised equipment being donated to Kingaroy Hospital.
TRC Launches Waste Survey
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting Yarraman and Cooyar residents and business owners to provide feedback on how they manage their waste.
Burn Planned In National Park
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a planned burn in the Bunya Mountains National Park this week to reduce the risk and intensity of bushfires.
Fire Tower’s Condition To Be Assessed
The Jimna Forest Action Group Inc has advised that another assessment of the condition of the historic Jimna Fire Tower will be carried later this month.
Three Hurt In Crash
A driver aged in her 30s was airlifted to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition after a single-vehicle rollover on Monday morning.
South Burnett Wins Nailbiter
South Burnett took home the Goodchild Shield trophy after a nailbiting Grand Final played at Murgon Showgrounds last Sunday.
Cricketers Turn Pink For Cancer
South Burnett junior cricketers turned pink for a day last weekend to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation’s breast care nurses.
