Friendly Groups Share Open Day

June 11, 2026 Two local groups with vastly different interests – but with members who love to have a chat! – hosted an Open Day at the old 1913 Council Chambers in Kingaroy this week. The two groups, the South Burnett Genealogical and Family History Society and the Tuesday Art Group, have some joint members […]

Not-For-Profits To Share $406,000

South Burnett not-for-profit associations will receive more than $405,000 in the latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.

Countdown Begins For Supermarket

Peries IGA Group hosted an information evening this week to update Wondai residents about their new store.

Cannabis Use Linked To Psychosis

Young people who use cannabis daily are up to four times more likely to develop psychosis than those who don’t, according to a study led by UQ researchers.

Mystery Third Guest Revealed!

The mystery third guest for this year’s Dinner With The Champions cancer fundraiser has been revealed … dual-code international, Michael O’Connor.

SBRC Pushes For Top-Level Changes

South Burnett councillors have drafted 11 motions which they will take to the Local Government Association of Queensland annual conference later this year.

Most Council Fees To Rise 2.7pc

South Burnett Regional Council has adopted a new register of fees and charges for 2026-27, a necessary step ahead of it bringing down its annual Budget on July 15 .

Council Staff Can Use Body Cams

SBRC has adopted a policy which will allow authorised staff members to wear body cameras, but there are also strict conditions surrounding their use.

$2.3m To Reduce Landfill

Cherbourg and Somerset councils will receive a total of $2.3 million from the State Government to support recycling and reduce waste going into landfill.

Council Joins Campaign Against Cuts

South Burnett Regional Council has joined the fight against proposed Federal Government changes to disaster funding arrangements.

BOM Confirms El Niño

The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed on Tuesday that the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) – a key driver of Australian weather conditions – is now in an El Niño phase.

Axe Falls On Popular Brekkie Duo

Bronte & Lakey (aka Bronte Langbroek and Danny Lakey) topped the ratings in the South Burnett during the last radio survey, but that hasn’t saved their jobs.

Truck Tips On Highway

A truck carrying heavy machinery caused traffic delays on the Wide Bay Highway on Tuesday afternoon after it tipped on to its side.

Ag Forum To Highlight Farm Fears

South Burnett farmers and community leaders worried about the future of Queensland agriculture will be airing their concerns this week at a special Ag Horizons Forum in Kingaroy.

Mite Crisis: Plan Now For Pollination

Producers have been warned that reliable pollination of their crops by feral honey bees can no longer be taken for granted following the extensive spread of the Varroa destructor mite.

Woman Hurt While Mustering

A woman has been airlifted to hospital after she fell from a horse while mustering on a rural property north-west of Boondooma.

‘Triple Whammy’ For Councils

The Local Government Association of Queensland – the peak body for local councils – fears the Federal Government is stepping away from supporting Queensland in times of disaster.

Police Rescue Pet From Blaze

A Blackbutt police officer has been praised after helping rescue a family dog from a house fire in Blackbutt North earlier this month.

Crime Scene After House Fire

A crime scene was declared by police after fire destroyed a house at Coominya on Saturday night.

Three Honoured On King’s Birthday

A former Cherbourg and Murgon teacher, a Life Member of the Murgon Golf Club and a Bowenville grazier are among local people recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours list.

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