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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.

Trail Bike Rider Injured

A trailbike rider was airlifted to hospital after an incident near Bell on Sunday morning.

New Chair For Northern Panel

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has appointed a new head to its Northern Panel, which covers growers in Queensland and NSW.

Man Hurt In Collision

A man was transported by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital after a collision at Chahpingah on Friday morning.

Proston To Stay In Nanango

A proposal which would have excluded Proston from the Electorate of Nanango at the next State Election has been dropped after a submission from the South Burnett Regional Council.

Flood Study Enters Final Phase

A long-running Burnett River flood study – which has examined data from the 2010, 2013 and 2022 events – has entered its final stage.

Too Much Art Is Not Enough!

South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff was extra busy last Friday night, called upon to open the August exhibitions at both the Kingaroy and Wondai regional art galleries.

AgForce Slams Land Use Bill

AgForce has criticised State Government legislation designed to fast-track major projects in Queensland, saying it comes at too high a cost for farmers.

Golf Day Raises $6000

The Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary’s recent Balls & Beanies Golf Day has raised at least $6000 to put towards the purchase of new equipment for Kingaroy Hospital.

Almost 300,000 Head Sold At Dalby

Almost 300,000 head of cattle passed through the Dalby Regional Saleyards during 2025-26.

Man Charged Over Pipe Bomb

Police have arrested a 35-year-old man at Widgee after a pipe bomb exploded in a State Forest near Glastonbury on Wednesday.

Silver Success For Sub-Chamber

South Burnett Sub-Chamber entrant Matthew McCauley has been awarded the runner-up’s sash in the prestigious Queensland Ag Shows’ Rural Ambassador competition.

Author Explores Mary’s Pathway

Queensland author Carrie Lock hosted a short writer’s talk in Kingaroy on Sunday.

Nanango Turns Up The Heat

The weather gods smiled this year for Nanango’s annual Cup Day races on Saturday at the Lee Park racecourse.

Mayors Fear Disaster Funds Cutback

Proposed Federal Government changes to Disaster Relief Funding Arrangements risk weakening regional Queensland’s ability to recover from natural disasters, according to a large group of Queensland mayors.