Red Carpet Welcome For Year 12s
It was the turn of students from Saint Mary’s Catholic College to hit the red carpet last Friday night for their annual valedictory dinner.
Stay Prepared: Teelah Fire
The Queensland Fire Department issued a “STAY PREPARED” warning at 6:01pm on Monday for a bushfire burning in the Teelah area.
Teen Charged Over Fires
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy after a series of suspicious fires in Murgon earlier this month.
Two Suffer Critical Injuries
Two men suffered critical injuries in separate single-vehicle crashes across the region at the weekend.
Fire Crews Battle More Blazes
Despite a very hectic weekend battling potentially serious bushfires around the region, rural and urban firefighters crews had to go right back into action on Monday with several new blazes breaking out.
Stay Informed: SE Nanango
Dozens of fire crews – supported by water bombers – were fighting large fires around the region on Saturday afternoon.
Cobbo Signs Up Until 2031
Cherbourg star Selwyn Cobbo has locked in a long-term contract with the Dolphins in a deal reportedly worth $3 million.
Farm Debt Rises To $36.47b
Primary producer debt in Queensland rose by 17 per cent to $36.47 billion between 2022-2025, according to Queensland Rural Industry Development Authority data released last week.
Stanwell Updates Packed KCCI Event
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s September meet’n’greet was so popular that guests packed the KCCI’s Hub building in Kingaroy, spilling out into Kingaroy Street.
Avocados Love A Little Rain
A little drizzle at the start of the 2026 Blackbutt Avocado Festival didn’t dampen enthusiasm for the annual celebration of the town’s most famous fruit.
Crackdown On Dangerous Driving
Drivers who are caught doing more than 40km/h over the speed limit will have their licences suspended immediately for six months under new legislation passed by the State Government.
Barambah Takes Home Trophy
The South Burnett Women’s Soccer competition came to a close last Friday night at Tom Alford Oval in Kingaroy, with the top two teams all year battling it out again for glory.
Hey Artists … Check This Out!
Time is running out for artists to submit an offer to paint a mural on a privately owned wall near the start of the South Burnett Rail Trail in Kingaroy.
Design Work Starts On Key Upgrade
Detailed design work has begun on a project to widen the remaining narrow sections of Mundubbera-Durong Road.
Perinatal Scholarships Awarded
Eight South Burnett women have been selected as the first recipients of HerKind Perinatal Mental Health Scholarships.
Wondai Man Faces 49 Charges
Murgon detectives, with assistance from Task Force Argos, have charged a 45-year-old Wondai man after an investigation into alleged child grooming and drug trafficking.
NFF Slams Visa Slowdown
The National Farmers’ Federation has warned that the Federal Government is putting Australia’s food security, regional economies and farm safety at risk if it pushes ahead with a crackdown on Working Holiday Maker visas.
38 Fire Crews Fight Blaze
Fire-fighting aircraft were still in action – and a “Stay Informed” warning in place – on Thursday morning at a large scrub fire burning south of Cooyar.
$250 Boost For ‘Local Heroes’
Four recipients have been recognised in the latest round of Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington’s Local Hero grants.
Races Spring Into Action
Nanango Race Club’s meeting on Saturday turned up the heat just in time for Spring.
