Centuries Knock Out Royals

Murgon Crusaders were too strong for Gympie Royals in their Gympie A Grade cricket match played at Murgon Sportsground on Saturday.

Festive Fun At Nanango Races

A huge crowd turned out at Nanango’s Lee Park track on Saturday to enjoy the race club’s festive Christmas Races.

Christmas Spirit Lights Up Maidenwell

Maidenwell residents have impressed the judges of the annual Santa Claus Lane initiative with their exceptional Christmas spirit.

Crime: Residents Want Answers

Murgon Town Hall was packed again on Wednesday night for the follow-up public forum on local crime … this time with Attorney-General Deb Frecklington in attendance.

Free Spots In Leadership Program

Applications have been extended until January 5 for would-be participants in the 2026 Red Earth Community Leadership Program.

More Grants For ‘Local Heroes’

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has announced the recipients of her latest round of Local Hero Grants, the last round for 2025.

Rockin’ Kingaroy’s Town Hall

The amazing journey that Rockin Our Abilities has been on since 2021 culminated in a massive concert at Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday morning.

Trophies Celebrate Christmas Spirit

The 2025 winners of Santa’s Workshop and Christmas Cottage were announced on Wednesday by organisers Mark and Nicola Pitt.

‘Police Should Pay For CCTV’

Some South Burnett councillors believe police should be paying for the upkeep of street CCTV systems.

Hampers Spreading Christmas Cheer

Nearly 200 Christmas hampers will be heading out over the next few days to help South Burnett residents enjoy a better Christmas.

Last Exhibition For 2025

The 55 Million Years Ago art gallery and museum in Murgon opened its last exhibition for the year on Saturday.

Mayor’s Lunch Raised $6800

More than $6800 was raised at the South Burnett Mayor’s Community Christmas Lunch held in Kingaroy earlier this month,

Can Man Does It Again For Christmas!

Paddy “The Can Man” Weber has done it again! His hard work over the past 12 months collecting cans will mean a whole lot of South Burnett families will have a better Christmas.

Thank You To Council Workers

An awards ceremony was held in the Council Chambers to recognise the milestone service of several long-serving employees.

Shake-Up For BESS Approvals

Battery energy storage systems developments have joined the list of renewable energy projects which are now “impact assessable” in Queensland.

49 Charged During Police ‘Surge’

Senior police have praised Operation Martello – the week-long “surge” of police into the South Burnett – as a success after 49 people were charged with a total of 202 offences.

MPs Respond To Crime Appeal

Attorney-General Deb Frecklington and Premier David Crisafulli have both written to the Murgon Business and Development Association is response to a letter concerning the recent spike in crime in the Murgon area.

Six Groups Share $140,000 Grants

Six community groups will share in almost $140,000 in grants from the latest round of funding from the Tarong Community Partnership Fund.

Two Arrested Near Blackbutt

Two men have been charged after an incident near Blackbutt on Sunday.

Raids Link Bikies To Illegal Smokes

The Illicit Tobacco Taskforce – led by Australian Border Force – says its has disrupted a prominent organised crime network after raids on the Gold Coast.

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