$122,000 For Local Projects

The Coopers Gap Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund invested more than $122,000 in community projects in the local region over the past 12 months.

Gambling Fund Applications Open

Applications are now open for Round 126 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Man Hurt In Tractor Rollover

A man, aged in his 40s, was taken to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a tractor rollover on Friday morning.

Pre-Season Comp For U15s

The South Burnett Rugby League has organised a three-week pre-season competition for Under 15s boys.

Lumpy Skin Detected In Bali

The Northern Australia cattle industry is on alert after lumpy skin disease was detected in cattle in Bali for the first time. 

Two Hurt In Crashes

A medical episode is believed to have led to a single-vehicle crash in Wondai on Friday morning.

Ute Found Submerged In Dam

Police are investigating how a ute ended up in Bjelke-Petersen Dam after running off the Burnett Highway on Wednesday night.

Farmers ‘Expected’ Closure

The advocacy group which represents Queensland dairy farmers, eastAUSmilk, says it is disappointed with the closure of the Lactalis processing plant in Brisbane but the decision “was expected”.

Nationals Quit Coalition … Again

“Remaining in a Coalition with the Liberal Party under the leadership of Sussan Ley has become untenable and cannot continue.”

Australia Day: What’s Happening

The countdown is on to the Australia Day long weekend, and as usual there’s heaps of activities happening around the South Burnett region!

SBRC Invests In New Spray Trucks

South Burnett Regional Council has bought two new vehicles to update its weed management capabilities.

$50,000 Grants ‘Back The Future”

The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal is inviting applications for $50,000 one-off grants for projects to support young people in remote, rural and regional Queensland.

Union Slams Dairy Closure

A decision announced by Lactalis Australia to close its Parmalat dairy processing site has been slammed by the AWU.

Golding Wins $750m Mine Contract

Golding Contractors Pty Ltd have been selected as the successful tenderer to operate the Meandu coal mine from July 1.

Record Year For LifeFlight Bases

LifeFlight’s Toowoomba base was the busiest in Queensland in 2025, helping 960 people … up 6 per cent over the previous 12 months.

Burnt Out Car Found In Gully

Police are investigating after a burnt out vehicle was located near Barambah Creek at Cherbourg on Tuesday afternoon.

Tattoo Inks Fail EU Standards

All tattoo inks tested recently in Australia by researchers were found to exceed European Union safety standards.

Investigation ‘Remains Active’

Police have confirmed the investigation into the disappearance of Jack McLennan, who was last seen in 2024, remains active.

Three Die In Fiery Crash

Police are appealing for any possible witnesses following an horrific head-on collision on the Bunya Highway on Monday night in which three people died.

Camps Help Young Eagles Soar

The future of rugby league is looking good in the South Burnett with 85 young people taking part in two “Beyond The Nest” training camps at the weekend.

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