Purple Tomatoes To Go On Sale

Shoppers can expect to see purple tomatoes for sale later this year following the approval of the cultivation and distribution for sale of a genetically modified plant.

Biker Suffers Critical Injuries

A man aged in his 60s was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries after a motorcycle crash at Woolooga on Monday morning.

Coalition Back Together

The second trial separation between The Nationals and the Liberal Party ended on Sunday with the leaders of the two parties holding a joint media conference in Canberra.

Man Charged Over Stabbing

A 40-year-old Teelah man has been charged with unlawful wounding after a man was allegedly stabbed in the neck at Blackbutt North on Thursday.

Sizzling Soccer At Sevens

Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s massive Soccer Sevens carnival wrapped up on Sunday afternoon after two days of sizzling action across five fields.

Council, Trad Owners Look To Future

Cherbourg councillors and the Wakka Wakka Native Title Aboriginal Corporation have reaffirmed their commitment to working together in a respectful and culturally grounded partnership.

Council Signs Friendship Agreement

The South Burnett Regional Council has signed a Friendship Agreement with the Nikopol District in Ukraine.

Business Groups Kick Off New Year

Ken Mills Toyota will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s February meet’n’greet, the first for the business group in 2026.

Role Aims To Tackle Maternity Fears

Darling Downs Health has created a new Midwife Guide position for women to discuss any questions they have about maternity care.

Watch Out For Scammers

Member for Nanango, Attorney-General Deb Frecklington, is warning South Burnett residents to be alert for scam messages claiming to come from Members of Parliament.

Opportunity For Sports Clubs

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has encouraged all eligible organisations to put forward their shovel-ready projects for the next round of the Games On! Grassroots Sporting Infrastructure Program.

Poll Expert Lists Seats To Watch

Former ABC chief election analyst Antony Green has suggested it’s possible three South Burnett federal seats – currently held by LNP MPs – could fall to One Nation at the next election.

Keith Kratzmann: 1934-2026

A large funeral was held in Kingaroy last month for former South Burnett Times editor Keith Kratzmann who died, aged 91, on January 2.

Nats Mull Over Libs’ Offer

Nationals Leader David Littleproud has confirmed the party has received a “written offer” from the Liberal Party in regards to reforming the Coalition.

GRDC Targets Soil-Borne Diseases

The Grains Research and Development Corporation has launched a national project designed to arm grain growers with the strategies to combat the nation’s most damaging soil-borne diseases.

Boars Rip Up Bundy To Keep Shield

The South Burnett Boars have recorded back-to-back victories in the prestigious Goodchild Shield cricket competition, notching up a big win over Bundaberg.

Donations To Support Crash Families

Separate GoFundMe pages have been set up to help the families of the victims of the tragic triple-fatal head-on crash which occurred on the Bunya Highway on January 19.

Bridge Upgrade Moves Closer

Detailed design work will begin soon for the upgrade of the Back Creek Bridge at Cooyar following the completion of minor safety works at the site.

Age Couldn’t Stop Melanie’s Dream

When Melanie Pope graduated at Central Queensland University in December last year, she fulfilled a dream that was decades in the making.

Boost For Local Radio Station

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated CROW-FM on securing a $53,140 grant through Round 124 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

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