Work Starts On Coles Supermarket
A small ceremony was held at the site of the former Kingaroy Shire Council Depot in Pound Street on Wednesday afternoon to mark the start of an exciting new project for the region.
2026 Formal Season Begins In Style
The 2026 South Burnett Year 12 School Formal season kicked off with a vengeance on Friday night with both Nanango State High School and St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy hosting gala events.
MP Wants Wind Farm Axed
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called on the State Government to scrap the already-approved Tarong West Wind Farm.
Wilsons Face Fraud Charges
Well-known pork industry figures Darren Gary Wilson and Cameron Ronald Wilson have been named as the two Queenslanders linked to an alleged multi-million dollar fraud.
Work Starts On Dam Safety Upgrade
A sod-turning ceremony was held at Cressbrook Dam last week, signalling construction is now under way on the critical safety improvements demanded by legislation.
AgForce Takes Campaign On Road
AgForce is taking a roadshow across Queensland as part of its campaign calling for changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
Boost For Show Society
Proston Show Society has received a $3967 grant under the latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants Program.
$62m Boost To Unlock Housing
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff has welcomed a massive $62.3 million State Government injection into infrastructure spending in the South Burnett which could allow several stalled housing projects in the region to proceed.
Murgon Man Faces 42 Charges
Detectives have charged an 18-year-old Murgon man with 42 offences following investigations into numerous incidents across Brisbane and Kingaroy.
Collision Sparks Fire
Two people escaped injury when a car and truck collided on Memerambi-Gordonbrook Road at Memerambi on Monday morning.
Fatal Crash At Harlin
A 64-year-old man died in a crash at Harlin on Saturday afternoon.
Two Escape House Fire
A woman and young boy were lucky to escape injury when a fire badly damaged a house at Haly Creek on Thursday night
Police Blitz Targets Road Safety
Police have wrapped up a month-long road safety blitz across Murgon, Cherbourg, Wondai and Proston.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club is holding its annual Spring Races at the Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday.
Mustangs Charge Home To Victory
The Murgon Mustangs were simply too strong at the end for Nanango in the South Burnett Rugby League’s Under 14s Grand Final played at Blackbutt last Saturday.
Boost For Volunteers
The Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc is one of 30 community groups from across the Maranoa electorate to receive support form the latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program.
Funding Boost For Rail Trail
Gympie Regional Council has secured State Government funding to restore key sections of the Kilkivan To Kingaroy Rail Trail.
JEV Detected In Piggery
Biosecurity Queensland has advised that Japanese encephalitis virus has been detected in a commercial piggery in the North Burnett.
Elaine Honoured At Gallery
The official opening of the September exhibition at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery last Friday night included a special honour for recently retired gallery president Elaine Madill.
Comedy Takes Home $1000 Prize
For the second year in a row, members of the North Brisbane Theatre Company have taken out the $1000 Best Play award at the Heritage NananGO PLAYfest short play competition.
