Two Treated After House Fire
Two people were taken to hospital suffering smoke inhalation after a house fire at Crawford on Wednesday afternoon.
MPs Promise Job Security At Mine
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the news that the future of the Meandu Mine has been “secured” with the State Government committing to extending its operational life through to 2040.
Jennakye Awarded Scholarship
The 2026 South Burnett First Nations Scholarship has been awarded to Queensland University of Technology student Jennakye Simpson, from Cherbourg.
Motorbike Rider Dies
A motorcycle rider has died after a crash on Peachtree Access Road at Jimna on Wednesday morning.
FarmFest Field Trip Builds Resilience
Five busloads of South Burnett residents attended Day 1 of the recent FarmFest at Kingsthorpe, thanks to a field trip organised by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Don To Be Honoured At Centre
The new Veterans and Community Centre in Kingaroy will be named after former Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-Branch president Don Davey OAM, who died earlier this year.
Kingaroy Welcomes Cabinet Visitors
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington welcomed Premier David Crisafulli and 17 of her Ministerial colleagues to Kingaroy at the weekend as part of a special “Country Cabinet” visit to the region.
Missing Girl Located
UPDATE: The missing girl has been located safe and well
Eagles Draw First Blood In Battle
Round 1 of the Cobbo-Fuller Rugby League Cup became a stampede on a chilly Saturday afternoon in Kingaroy last weekend.
Mixed Weekend For Kingaroy
The Toowoomba-based University of Southern Queensland football team proved too strong for Kingaroy in their Division 1 game played in Kingaroy last Saturday evening.
Vehicle Warning To Farmers
A recent incident has prompted the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to remind primary producers of the importance of prioritising the maintenance of their heavy vehicles to prevent critical failures.
Small Wins In Water Plant Case
A multi-million dollar lawsuit by the South Burnett Regional Council against the company which built the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant is still winding its way slowly through Queensland’s Supreme Court.
TRC Seeks Community Input
Yarraman and Cooyar residents are being encouraged to visit the Toowoomba Regional Council’s “Your Say” webpage to complete a short survey to help shape the region’s future.
Businesses Recognised On Qld Day
Local MP Deb Frecklington has congratulated three local businesses recognised among the best in Queensland in the 2026 Queensland Day “All The Best” awards.
Man Jailed For Possessing Drugs
A 46-year-old South Burnett man, who pleaded not guilty to a serious drugs charge, has been sentenced to 18 months’ jail after a two-day trial in Brisbane.
‘If You See Something, Say It’
South Burnett residents are being urged to step up and share information to Crime Stoppers about drug dealing – and drug use – in the region.
Writers To Gather At Bunyas
Aspiring authors have been invited to attend this year’s Writers’ Retreat at the Bunya Mountains, part of the Western Downs Regional Council’s “Words Out West 2026” festival.
Dairy Farmers Issue Price Warning
If processors don’t increase the prices offered to dairy farmers by early July, many will cut back milk production or even quit the industry, eastAUSmilk president Tim Bale warned on Thursday.
Inquiry Into Council Complaints
A Parliamentary Inquiry has begun into the effectiveness of the Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA) and Councillor Conduct Tribunal, the bodies which handle complaints against local councillors.
Murder Mystery In Nanango
It’s a quiet English village (aren’t they always?) until a mystery ad appears in the local newspaper, residents gather at Miss Blacklock’s house and gunshots ring out …
