Stay Informed: SE Nanango

Dozens of fire crews – supported by water bombers – were fighting large fires around the region on Saturday afternoon.

Cobbo Signs Up Until 2031

Cherbourg star Selwyn Cobbo has locked in a long-term contract with the Dolphins in a deal reportedly worth $3 million.

Farm Debt Rises To $36.47b

Primary producer debt in Queensland rose by 17 per cent to $36.47 billion between 2022-2025, according to Queensland Rural Industry Development Authority data released last week.

Stanwell Updates Packed KCCI Event

The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s September meet’n’greet was so popular that guests packed the KCCI’s Hub building in Kingaroy, spilling out into Kingaroy Street.

Avocados Love A Little Rain

A little drizzle at the start of the 2026 Blackbutt Avocado Festival didn’t dampen enthusiasm for the annual celebration of the town’s most famous fruit.

Crackdown On Dangerous Driving

Drivers who are caught doing more than 40km/h over the speed limit will have their licences suspended immediately for six months under new legislation passed by the State Government.

Barambah Takes Home Trophy

The South Burnett Women’s Soccer competition came to a close last Friday night at Tom Alford Oval in Kingaroy, with the top two teams all year battling it out again for glory.

Hey Artists … Check This Out!

Time is running out for artists to submit an offer to paint a mural on a privately owned wall near the start of the South Burnett Rail Trail in Kingaroy.

Design Work Starts On Key Upgrade

Detailed design work has begun on a project to widen the remaining narrow sections of Mundubbera-Durong Road.

Perinatal Scholarships Awarded

Eight South Burnett women have been selected as the first recipients of HerKind Perinatal Mental Health Scholarships.

Wondai Man Faces 49 Charges

Murgon detectives, with assistance from Task Force Argos, have charged a 45-year-old Wondai man after an investigation into alleged child grooming and drug trafficking.

NFF Slams Visa Slowdown

The National Farmers’ Federation has warned that the Federal Government is putting Australia’s food security, regional economies and farm safety at risk if it pushes ahead with a crackdown on Working Holiday Maker visas.

38 Fire Crews Fight Blaze

Fire-fighting aircraft were still in action – and a “Stay Informed” warning in place – on Thursday morning at a large scrub fire burning south of Cooyar.

$250 Boost For ‘Local Heroes’

Four recipients have been recognised in the latest round of Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington’s Local Hero grants.

Races Spring Into Action

Nanango Race Club’s meeting on Saturday turned up the heat just in time for Spring. 

Work Starts On Coles Supermarket

A small ceremony was held at the site of the former Kingaroy Shire Council Depot in Pound Street on Wednesday afternoon to mark the start of an exciting new project for the region.

2026 Formal Season Begins In Style

The 2026 South Burnett Year 12 School Formal season kicked off with a vengeance on Friday night with both Nanango State High School and St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy hosting gala events.

MP Wants Wind Farm Axed

Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called on the State Government to scrap the already-approved Tarong West Wind Farm.

Wilsons Face Fraud Charges

Well-known pork industry figures Darren Gary Wilson and Cameron Ronald Wilson have been named as the two Queenslanders linked to an alleged multi-million dollar fraud.

Work Starts On Dam Safety Upgrade

A sod-turning ceremony was held at Cressbrook Dam last week, signalling construction is now under way on the critical safety improvements demanded by legislation.

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