‘Drink Rider’ Fined By Police
A 28-year-old man has been fined for allegedly “drink riding” an e-scooter along First Avenue in Kingaroy last week.
Champion Effort To Beat Cancer
“When cancer affects one of our own, they will not face it alone.”
Key Game For Division 1
Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s Division 1 side have a chance at shooting for Grand Final glory this weekend in the Darling Downs Community Football competition.
Semi-Final Action In Kingaroy
The South Burnett’s 2026 A Grade rugby league competition has hit the pointy end of the season with the major and minor semi-finals scheduled to be played this Saturday at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy.
AgForce Calls For ‘End Of Life’ Law
AgForce has called on the State Government to pass laws to ensure renewable energy projects are fully decommissioned and agricultural land rehabilitated at the end of a project’s life.
$90m Unit 3 Overhaul Begins
A $90 million overhaul of Unit 3 at Tarong Power Station began on Friday, part of Stanwell’s regular annual maintenance program.
Kumbia Locals Meet Their New Cop
Kumbia residents had the opportunity to meet their new officer-in-charge at a “Coffee With A Cop” morning on Friday.
Man Hurt In Crash
A man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway on Friday morning.
It’s Time To Nominate Our Best!
South Burnett Regional Council is inviting residents to submit nominations for the region’s 2027 Australia Day Awards.
Council ‘Running A Very Tight Ship’
South Burnett mayor Kathy Duff has assured local businesspeople that Council is sustainable and running “a very, very tight ship”.
Skoda Linked To Alleged Spree
A Skoda SUV stolen from Kumbia has been linked to a number of incidents in the Southern Downs, including an alleged robbery at gunpoint.
School Traps To Target Feral Pigs
Five feral pig traps are being built in a partnership between local students and Western Downs Regional Council in a bid to help manage the spread of phytophthora in the Bunya Mountains.
Woman Killed On Highway
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a woman was struck and killed on the D’Aguilar Highway on Wednesday afternoon.
SBRC Will ‘Miss Out On Millions’
South Burnett Regional Council has joined the chorus of opposition to the Federal Government’s proposed changes to Disaster Recovery Funding arrangements.
Veterans Mark 60th Anniversary
The 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan was remembered at Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemorations around the South Burnett on Tuesday morning.
WDRC Appoints New CEO
A former senior Queensland public servant has been appointed CEO of the Western Downs Regional Council.
Pork Probe: Four Charged
Four people linked to the pork industry have been charged after a joint investigation by the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission and NSW Police.
35 Years Of Neighbourhood Watch
Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch – one of the longest continuously running Neighbourhood Watch groups in Queensland – celebrated its 35th anniversary on Saturday night with a special dinner.
MPs Drop In For Cherbourg Update
Two Opposition MPs dropped into Cherbourg on Monday morning for an update about Council’s aspirations for the community.
Focus On Giant Rat’s Tail Grass
South Burnett producers have been invited to attend Giant Rat’s Tail Grass Information Sessions to be held next month in the region.
