Disappearance ‘Not Suspicious’
The disappearance of Jack McLennan in the Murgon area on October 4 is not considered suspicious at this stage, police told media in Toowoomba on Tuesday afternoon.
Anne Wins Mayor’s Bursary
Kingaroy resident Anne Logan is the lucky recipient of the $1000 South Burnett Mayor’s Bursary offered by the National Council of Women in Queensland (NCWQ).
Human Bones Found At Booubyjan
Police have confirmed that bones found on a remote property at Booubyjan on Sunday are human.
Georgie Re-Elected To Board
Durong grazier Georgie Somerset has been re-elected to the Board of the National Farmers’ Federation.
Council Approves Centre Lease
A five-year dream to build a community centre on the Bunya Mountains is one step closer to reality after the South Burnett Regional Council voted to back the proposal.
Blaze Guts Murgon House
Fire crews faced a massive task when an apparently unoccupied building in Murgon erupted into flames on Monday evening.
Police Scale Back Search For Jack
Homicide detectives investigating the disappearance of Jack McLennan near Murgon have established “Operation Whiskey Pocket”.
Applications Open For NFF Program
The National Farmers’ Federation has opened applications for its popular National Agriculture Leadership Program.
Markets Celebrate 25 Years
The 25th birthday of the Friendship Markets was celebrated with a small ceremony at the Kingaroy Showgrounds on Saturday morning.
Forum Explores Energy Transition
The South Burnett Sustainable Future Network has hosted a forum to allow a sharing of information about renewable energy projects.
Don’t Steal Election Signs
Police have reminded residents that it is an offence to damage, interfere with or steal election signs.
Two Die In Highway Crash
Two people were killed – and a third suffered critical injuries – in a collision on the D’Aguilar Highway at Wamuran on Sunday.
Man Killed In Crash
A 37-year-old Cinnibar man died and a 48-year-old woman was badly injured in a head-on crash at Silverleaf on Sunday morning.
Nanango’s Waterhole Gets Rocking
Nanango’s annual celebration of rock’n’roll, Waterhole Rocks, was officially launched by Mayor Kathy Duff on Friday night at Nanango Showgrounds.
Cricketers Hit Local Pitches
The two South Burnett teams taking part in the Gympie A Grade cricket competition were in action at home on Saturday.
Huge Weekend At Gordonbrook
South Burnett Mountain Bike Club members are still celebrating after hosting a massive weekend of racing recently.
Moving Tribute At Speedway
A moving tribute to South Burnett Speedway Club member Steven Wheeler – who died in a tragic traffic crash earlier this year – launched the club’s 2024-25 racing season on Saturday night.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its annual Caulfield Cup race meeting at Wondai on Saturday (October 19).
Many Sides Of Wondai’s Cup Day
Chinchilla trainer Rodney Hay is in for a busy day at the pink-themed Caulfield Cup Day in Wondai on Saturday.
Golden Memories Worth Sharing
Cherbourg’s town hall was packed again for this year’s Golden Oldies, the annual reunion which attracts busloads of over 60s back to town from right across Queensland.
