Three Taken To Hospital
Five people – including a child – were assessed by paramedics after two vehicles collided in Haly Street, Kingaroy, on Monday.
Two Receive King’s Birthday Honours
Two well-known and respected South Burnett residents have received awards in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.
Road Blitz In Kilkivan
Police from Kilkivan, Goomeri and Gympie Highway Patrol conducted more than 200 random breath and drug tests in Kilkivan.
Motorbike Rider Hurt
A woman aged in her 40s was injured in a motorcycle crash at Memerambi in the early hours of Sunday.
Eagles Ready For Weekend Battles
The South Burnett Eagles have flown the coop, heading off to Salter Oval Bundaberg for this weekend’s big 47th Battalion rugby league carnival.
Winter Means It’s Craft Time!
The annual two-month Queensland Winter Craft Festival was officially launched at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery last Saturday evening.
New Housing Unlocked
DEB’S DIARY
I was very proud to visit the three brand-new state government funded houses in Kingaroy, proudly delivered by Regional Housing.
$15,500 Boost For Gumnut
The Gumnut Place in Murgon will be able to buy new equipment – and upgrade software – thanks to a $15,500 donation.
Red Ant Finds A New Home
Kingaroy’s popular Red Ant sculpture has been moved along Haly Street to a new spot outside the museum building.
Calling All Young Artists!
Hey kids! It’s that time of the year again … time to start drawing to enter the annual Farm Safety calendar competition hosted by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland!
SES Receives New Truck
Nanango’s State Emergency Service unit is the proud owner of a new response vehicle, thanks to the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
TRC Slams $13.5m Grants Cut
Toowoomba Mayor Geoff McDonald says a $13.5 million cut in Federal Government Financial Assistance grants was having a “significant” effect on Council’s Budget.
Man Burnt In Shed Fire
A man aged in his 70s suffered minor burns in a large shed fire at Oakview, near Kilkivan, on Thursday afternoon.
Group Takes Over Wine College
A consortium consisting of industry, tourism and council representatives will take over operations of the beleaguered Queensland College of Wine Tourism.
Cargill Snaps Up Rest Of Teys
Teys Investments Pty Ltd – owners of the large hide-processing plant on the outskirts of Murgon – is set to be fully taken over later this year by USA-based multinational Cargill.
Green Light For Early Dam Works
The State Government has approved the start of early works on the Paradise Dam wall reconstruction project.
Fourth Teenager Charged
Police have charged a fourth teenage boy in relation to property and vehicle offences across the South Burnett last weekend.
Volunteers Fill In History Gaps
Local history buffs will be excited that two new books about the early days of Kingaroy have been added to the reference section at the Kingaroy Library.
Driver Airlifted To Hospital
A man had to be cut free from the wreckage of his vehicle after it crashed and rolled at Barambah on Wednesday morning.
Social Housing Project Opens
A social housing development was officially opened on Friday to provide safe and secure homes for local residents in need.
