Locals Recognised In Honours

January 26, 2026 A former South Burnett Mayor and the current Deputy Mayor have both been awarded Medals of the Order of Australia (OAMs) in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List. Former Mayor Keith Campbell has been recognised for service to Local Government and to the community of the South Burnett. Deputy Mayor Ros Heit […]

Eric’s Our Citizen Of The Year!

Kingaroy Men’s Shed president Eric Ford has been named the South Burnett’s 2026 Citizen Of The Year.

Vandal Targets Nanango Councillor

Police are investigating a targeted vandalism attack against South Burnett councillor Jane Erkens.

Fourth Man Charged

A fourth man has been charged following the discovery of a man’s body near Maidenwell in September last year.

Wooroolin Wins T20 Competition

A storm forced an early end to the grand final of the South Burnett Cricket Association’s mixed Summer T20 competition, played at Lyle Vidler Oval last Saturday.

Fans Flock To Kings Royal XIV

Speedway fans and competitors from across Australia are camped out in Kingaroy ahead of three huge nights of racing at the Kingaroy Speedway.

Health Unit Issues Measles Alert

The Darling Downs Public Health Unit is urging the community to be on alert for measles symptoms after a case was confirmed in Toowoomba.

$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.

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