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southburnett.com.au celebrated a milestone on Thursday: the 14th year since we swapped to a daily news format as well as our 26th year serving the South Burnett with information about local events and businesses.
Western Downs Regional Council’s annual celebration of everything to do with books, “Words Out West”, will be returning in June with a string of events.
Coffee With A Cop is coming back to Kingaroy … officers from Kingaroy Police will be at Muffin Break in the Kingaroy Mall on Tuesday, April 14, from 10:00am to 11:00am.
Telestroke services will soon be available at Kingaroy Hospital following a commitment confirmed this week by Health Minister Tim Nicholls.
Grants of up to $100,000 will be available over the next three months for not-for-profit groups to put into action disaster preparedness priorities identified in local workshops.
Current Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board member Merrilyn Strohfeldt has been appointed Chair of the organisation.
The Bjelke-Petersen family hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s March meet’n’greet at possibly the best-known property in the Kingaroy area, ‘Bethany’.
DEB’S DIARY
A highlight of my week has been presenting the Australian Girls Scholarships at the Kingaroy Golf Club.
PCYC South Burnett’s Gymnastics program is celebrating an outstanding start to the year, with membership numbers soaring past 100 gymnasts during Term 1.
Murgon detectives charged two teenage boys on Tuesday after an investigation into property and vehicle offences in Murgon, Kingaroy and Nanango.
The Murgon Independent Lifestyle Project – a much-discussed plan to create disability housing in Perkins Street, Murgon – has moved a step closer.
The South Burnett Rugby League has released the draw for its 2026 A Grade season … and it’s official, there will be six senior teams competing this year!
As Term 1 winds down, well-known South Burnett teacher Sarah McCarthy has settled in as the new principal at St Patrick’s Primary School in Nanango.
South Burnett residents affected by the recent flash flooding have been invited to attend disaster recovery hub meetings at Durong and Mondure.
Police are investigating an incident in which two people were injured in Murgon on Saturday, March 7.
Former South Burnett resident Brenton Cullen has gone from selling books in the Kingaroy Mall to publishing his first novel for children and young adults.
Mobile phone users will be able to better compare network coverage under rules introduced this week by ACMA.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has urged people to have their say about proposed e-bike legislation after local rail trail users expressed concerns.
Emergency services were called about 10:30am on Monday to a single-vehicle rollover at Gilla.
The annual two-day gem show was another “polished” performance by the South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club.
Have A Cuppa With A Cop
Coffee With A Cop is coming back to Kingaroy … officers from Kingaroy Police will be at Muffin Break in the Kingaroy Mall on Tuesday, April 14, from 10:00am to 11:00am.
Next Step For Disability Project
The Murgon Independent Lifestyle Project – a much-discussed plan to create disability housing in Perkins Street, Murgon – has moved a step closer.
Six Teams To Compete In 2026
The South Burnett Rugby League has released the draw for its 2026 A Grade season … and it’s official, there will be six senior teams competing this year!
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Happy Birthday To Us!
April 2, 2026
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Writers To Gather On Bunyas
April 2, 2026
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Have A Cuppa With A Cop
April 2, 2026
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Telestroke Service Comes To Kingaroy
April 2, 2026
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$100,000 ‘Resilience’ Grants Available
April 2, 2026
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KCCI Lands At The Old Hangar
The Bjelke-Petersen family hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s March meet’n’greet at possibly the best-known property in the Kingaroy area, ‘Bethany’.
Brenton Unveils His Debut Novel
Former South Burnett resident Brenton Cullen has gone from selling books in the Kingaroy Mall to publishing his first novel for children and young adults.
Trail Users Alarmed By Planned Laws
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has urged people to have their say about proposed e-bike legislation after local rail trail users expressed concerns.
Saints Celebrate Grand Final Win!
Saints wrapped up their inaugural year in the South Burnett Cricket Association’s senior competition by overwhelming Wooroolin Warriors in the Grand Final played at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy last weekend.
