Have You Donated Yet?

Time is running out to donate items for the annual South Burnett Christmas Hamper Drive to help local families in need.

Young Nats Slam Social Media Ban

The Federal Young Nationals have called on the Federal Government to scrap the social media ban for under 16s which comes into effect next week.

New Canteen Honours A Quiet Hero

A very generous bequest by former Kingaroy resident Des Rowe has allowed the Kingaroy State High School to create a bright, modern canteen for students.

Endeavour Celebrates 75th Birthday

Disability Services Minister Amanda Camm was the special guest at an “All AbiliTea” morning tea held at the Endeavour Foundation’s Kingaroy Kitchen on Wednesday morning.

Two Teens Charged After Crime Spree

Police have charged two teenage boys with a total of 33 offences following a crime spree in the South Burnett on Tuesday.

Witnesses Sought To Crash

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious traffic crash which occurred on Oakey-Cooyar Road to contact police.

Farmers Hail ‘Right To Repair’

National Farmers’ Federation has secured a commitment to extend “Right to Repair” reforms to agricultural machinery.

Qld Health Alert: Don’t Touch Bats

Queensland Health has reminded residents not to touch injured, distressed or dead bats under any circumstances.

Councils Brief MPs On Crime

Police Minister Dan Purdie says more specialist detectives from the State Flying Squad will be coming to the South Burnett next week to help tackle a recent spike of crime in the area.

Man Robbed, Vehicles Stolen

Police are searching for two people after a man riding a mobility scooter was threatened and robbed in Murgon on Tuesday morning.

Record Yarding At Dalby

Dalby Regional Saleyards last week hosted one of its largest yardings this decade.

Durong Man Charged

Police have charged a man with drug offences following a search of a Durong property on November 21.

It’s Starting To Feel A Lot Like …

Santa looks set to have a very busy festive season, with the jolly man in red already popping up at activities around the South Burnett at the weekend.

Two Suffer Minor Injuries

Two people suffered minor injuries when a car and a mini-bus collided in Drayton Street, Nanango, on Monday afternoon.

TRC To Install Battery Disposal Areas

Waste facilities across the Toowoomba Regional Council area will soon have new battery collection points installed thanks to a partnership between the TRC and the State Government.

Castle Law v ‘Reasonable Force’

Member for Nanango, Attorney-General Deb Frecklington, has responded to a petition calling for “Castle Law” by reminding petitioners they already have a right to defend themselves and their property with “reasonable force”.

Highway Crash At Cooyar

A man aged in his 50s was lucky to escape injury in a single-vehicle crash at Cooyar on Saturday evening.

Smithfield Feedlot For Sale

Expressions of interest are being sought from potential purchasers for the key Smithfield Feedlot, near Proston.

Suspicious Fire Destroys Home

Police are investigating a fire which destroyed a house in a rural residential area north of Blackbutt late on Friday night.

Residents Want Action On Crime

A recent spike in juvenile crime in Murgon and Cherbourg prompted the South Burnett Regional Council to call a public meeting on Thursday night to allow residents to air their grievances, and suggest solutions to the problem.

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