Salvos Welcome Seath To Sth Burnett

The Salvation Army’s South Burnett Corps has a new church leader, but he’s no stranger to the South Burnett.

Wild Horse Finalist In Awards

Wild Horse FM’s “Shoot The Breeze” interview program has been named as a finalist in a prestigious new national awards competition.

What Is The Future Of Farming?

Former South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell OAM is worried about the future of farming in the South Burnett, especially now in the wake of the Iran crisis.

Quad Bike Rider Injured

A woman aged in her 50s was airlifted to hospital on Saturday afternoon a quad bike rollover at Merlwood.

Have You Seen Jay?

UPDATE:  A police spokesperson said the missing man had been located safe and well.

More Big Away Wins

The two Kingaroy Senior Soccer teams enjoyed big wins on the road last weekend.

Full Fields For Nanango Races

The popular Easter Races will be back in action at Nanango’s Lee Park Racecourse this Saturday!

Council May Have To Delay Projects

South Burnett Regional Council plans to review projects “to see whether they can be delayed or re-scoped” in light of supply challenges stemming from the Middle East war.

Happy Birthday To Us!

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.

Writers To Gather On Bunyas

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.

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.

Telestroke Service Comes To Kingaroy

Telestroke services will soon be available at Kingaroy Hospital following a commitment confirmed this week by Health Minister Tim Nicholls.

$100,000 ‘Resilience’ Grants Available

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.

New Chair For Local Health Board

Current Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board member Merrilyn Strohfeldt has been appointed Chair of the organisation.

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’.

Young Golfers Earn Scholarships

DEB’S DIARY

A highlight of my week has been presenting the Australian Girls Scholarships at the Kingaroy Golf Club.

PCYC Celebrates Gym Success

PCYC South Burnett’s Gymnastics program is celebrating an outstanding start to the year, with membership numbers soaring past 100 gymnasts during Term 1.

Two Charged Over Three-Town Spree

Murgon detectives charged two teenage boys on Tuesday after an investigation into property and vehicle offences in Murgon, Kingaroy and Nanango.

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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