4WD Sparks Grass Fire
A 4WD caught on fire on the New England Highway near Yarraman on Tuesday morning, sparking a grass fire.
Residents Share Hopes And Fears
A Facebook group discussing a recent spike in juvenile crime in the Wondai area entered the real world on Saturday with residents gathering at the Wondai Diggers Club to air their feelings.
Another Record Year For LifeFlight
LifeFlight’s helicopter crews – operating from bases on the Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Bundaberg, Mt Isa, Roma and Brisbane – clocked up 3534 missions during the past 12 months.
Tasty Gifts Baked With Love
The caring cooks from South Burnett Baked Relief are at it again, this time helping out families who have been hit by the recent storms and flash flooding.
Teacher Begins Anzac Experience
Murgon State High School teacher Morgan Suchoronczak has begun her research journey as one of the two teacher chaperones for the 2025 Premier’s Anzac Prize.
Women Invited To Apply For Training
Women working in agriculture in Queensland are being invited to apply for a training and mentoring program being delivered by AgForce Training.
Dob In A Black Spot
South Burnett residents and businesses have been invited to nominate mobile phone black spot locations.
Caravan Flips On Highway
Two people were assessed by QAS paramedics after a vehicle towing a caravan rolled on the Burnett Highway on Monday.
Police Call Out To Facebook Admins
Queensland Police are calling on administrators and moderators of neighbourhood community Facebook groups to provide input into a program aimed at creating safe, credible and supportive online spaces.
Storms Cause Long Blackout
Storm damage caused major damage to the electricity network in the Kinbombi and Tansey areas on Thursday night, leaving some residents without power until late on Friday afternoon.
Six More People Charged
A three-day police operation in the South Burnett has resulted in six people charged with more than 50 charges, including property, drug and weapons offences as well as anti-social behaviour.
Nanango Racing Hits Stalemate
The mass resignation of the Nanango Racing Club’s executive committee on New Year’s Eve has left a question mark over the future of thoroughbred racing at the Lee Park Racecourse.
Elderly Couple Bashed
Police are appealing for information after an elderly couple were bashed in Murgon on Wednesday night.
Obituary: Bronwyn Murray 1975-2025
A funeral will be held in Cherbourg on Friday (January 17) for former Cherbourg councillor Bronwyn Murray (nee Douglas).
Blackbutt To Host 2025 Awards
South Burnett Regional Council’s annual Australia Day Awards ceremony will be held this year in Blackbutt.
Search Ends In Tragedy
UPDATE: Sadly, the missing man has been located deceased. A police spokesperson said there were no suspicious circumstances.
Acland Legal Challenge Ends
The long legal fight by the Oakey Coal Action Alliance against the expansion of the New Acland mine is over.
Wondai Parkrun Turns Eight!
Wondai parkrun celebrated its eighth birthday on Saturday, but the community event was a bit more “eventful” than organisers had originally planned.
Elderly Man Injured In Storm
An elderly man suffered a head injury during the wild storm which whipped Kingaroy and surrounding areas on Monday evening.
Burning Car ‘Not Stolen’
Police have confirmed a vehicle which erupted into fire on a Kingaroy driveway on Saturday night was not stolen.
