AgForce Welcomes QPC Inquiry

Farming lobby group AgForce has welcomed the announcement that the Queensland Productivity Commission will hold an inquiry into the impact of Federal environmental legislation on Queensland.

Police ‘Surge’ After Crime Spike

Police have arrested and charged four people – and are searching for another two – after a spike in car thefts and property crime in Murgon, Wondai and Cherbourg at the weekend.

Three More Vehicles Stolen

Police are investigating the theft of three vehicles from across the South Burnett, recovered in Cherbourg on Saturday morning.

Invitation To Farmers

The National Farmers Federation is inviting farmers to sign up to its gap-year employment program, AgCAREERSTART.

Saints’ AFL Draws Released

The South Burnett Saints have been allocated seven home games during the 2026 Darling Downs AFL season.

Internet Outage Hits Region

A major internet outage hit parts of the South and North Burnett areas on Friday morning, with services only restored about 2:00pm.

Young Artists Blossom At Wondai

Wondai’s Autumn Garden Expo is on this weekend, so it’s time again for the Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s now-traditional Garden Expo Art Competition.

$287,000 To Local Groups

More than a dozen local community groups have received a total of almost $287,000 in the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Nominations Open For Qld Day

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging residents to get behind Queensland Day 2026 (June 6) to shine a spotlight on the people, places and businesses that make the South Burnett great.

Sonia Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

Rockin’ Our Abilities founder Sonia McMahon – who also rocks the South Burnett in the Rufus Jack band – was the big winner at the recent South Burnett Music Awards.

‘Minor Nick’ At Mall

A dispute between two people on Wednesday afternoon prompted panicked posts on social media about a stabbing.

Applications Open For Bursaries

Applications have now opened for a string of educational bursaries being offered by the National Council of Women in Queensland.

Last Turbines Arrive At Wambo

The final turbine components for Stage 2 have now been delivered to the Wambo Wind Farm.

Big Easter Saturday At Nanango

Nanango’s Easter Races were big in lots of ways … a huge crowd, big fields and a large Fashions of the Field competition.

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.

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