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Dairy Industry Launches Plan

The new Queensland Dairy Plan was launched last Friday in Gympie by Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett and industry body, eastAUSmilk.

Goodger Fire Prompts Smoke Alert

Rural fire crews were back at Goodger on Monday morning to check containment lines around a large paddock fire which broke out on Sunday afternoon.

Stolen Triton Linked To Bag Snatch

A stolen vehicle which was torched in Cherbourg on Thursday night is believed to be linked to a bag snatch in Murgon earlier in the day.

Council Approves Telstra Tower

South Burnett Regional Council has approved construction of a new Telstra mobile phone tower at Boyneside.

Major Milestone For Wind Farm

Construction of the 436.5MW Tarong West Wind Farm is a major step closer following the announcement this week of Federal Government environmental approval for the project.

$50,000 Grant For Orchestra

The South Burnett Community Orchestra has been allocated $50,000 from the Regional Community Arts Program.

A Funny Thing Happened … Twice

A hail storm derailed last year’s Comedy For A Cause fundraiser for the Blackbutt & Benarkin Aged Care Association’s Greenhills Villas project.

Hunt For Thieves

Police are appealing for information in regards to two incidents in Murgon.

Dancers Step Out At Inverlaw

The first dance for 2026 at the Inverlaw Farmers Hall was held on Saturday night.

Racegoers Love Valentine’s Day

Love was in the air at the Nanango Race Club’s Valentine’s Day meeting on Saturday … but unfortunately so were grey clouds and showers.

South Burnett residents hunting for accommodation during the current housing crisis will enjoy some new options, thanks to two motions passed unanimously at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.

Thelma Features At Murgon Gallery

The 55 Million Years Ago Art Gallery and Museum in Murgon launched its latest exhibition on Saturday with another of its popular “Elegant Afternoon Teas”.

Kingaroy SS Leading The Way

DEB’S DIARY

It was a highlight to join Kingaroy State School for their leadership assembly and celebrate the newly inducted student leaders.

Feedback Sought On Highway

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is inviting the local community to help identify priority locations for safety upgrades on the D’Aguilar Highway.

Upgrades Happening At Showgrounds

The South Burnett National Show Society – the not-for-profit association which owns the Kingaroy Showgrounds – has been working hard to update the facility.

Veterans’ Support Group To Wind Up

After more than two decades of supporting local defence force veterans, Kingaroy’s Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers Association is winding up.