Councils Brief MPs On Crime
Police Minister Dan Purdie says more specialist detectives from the State Flying Squad will be coming to the South Burnett next week to help tackle a recent spike of crime in the area.
It’s Starting To Feel A Lot Like …
Santa looks set to have a very busy festive season, with the jolly man in red already popping up at activities around the South Burnett at the weekend.
Residents Want Action On Crime
A recent spike in juvenile crime in Murgon and Cherbourg prompted the South Burnett Regional Council to call a public meeting on Thursday night to allow residents to air their grievances, and suggest solutions to the problem.
Joyce Quits Nationals
Former National Party leader Barnaby Joyce has announced he is quitting the party and will sit on the cross-benches for the rest of his term in Federal Parliament.
South Burnett Challenged To ‘Rise’
“Rise to the possible – Driven by purpose, open to possibility, we rise to face the day”.
Bikers Revive A Christmas Tradition
About 70 motorbikes and trikes (plus a few cars) gathered at Wooroolin on Saturday morning to revive a South Burnett tradition, the annual toy run for the Salvation Army.
Murgon Celebrates With Music
Most Year 12 formals begin with red carpets and polished cars but Murgon State High School’s arrivals also have music!
Another BIG Night In Kingaroy
Kingaroy State High School’s Year 12 formal is always a BIG night, and this year it was even bigger than usual with 60 arrivals hitting the red carpet leading to Kingaroy Town Hall.
Local Solution For Health Problems?
Can local people help to fix a very real local problem, the growing shortage of doctors and health professionals in the South Burnett region?
Green Light For Hall Demolition
Former military huts at the Kingaroy Showgrounds will be removed from Council’s Local Heritage Register after a vote at the November meeting of the South Burnett Regional Council.
Coles Linked To Pound St Project
Will a Coles supermarket be built on the vacant Council land in Pound Street, Kingaroy?
Young Shooters Learn From The Best
Olympic trap shooter James Willett was the special guest of the Kingaroy Clay Target Club at the weekend, providing coaching tips to 15 keen young shooters.
Tennis Club Aces Grant Application
Work has begun on the Kingaroy Tennis Club’s new amenities block which is being erected beside the courts complex in Oliver Bond Street.
Can You Help This Christmas?
The 2025 Christmas Hamper Drive – a South Burnett-wide effort to support local families doing it tough during the holiday season – is on again!
Region Pauses In Remembrance
Commemorations were held in towns and villages around the South Burnett on Tuesday to mark the 107th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice which ended World War I.
Firms Urged To Join Supplier Lists
South Burnett Regional Council announced upgrades to its online supplier platforms at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s recent meet’n’greet.
Boars Earn Second Shield Win
The South Burnett Boars have notched up back-to-back wins in the prestigious Goodchild Shield cricket competition.
Celebrities Flock To Kumbia Races
Racing was almost the secondary thing on most people’s minds at Tuesday’s “Flemington In The Bush” race meeting at Kumbia.
Ringsfield Dinner Tops Up Fundraising
The Pinking Up The South Burnett October fundraiser ended with a bang on Friday night … literally.
Nationals Dump Net Zero
The National Party’s Federal Council voted on Saturday to dump support for Australia achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
