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Wuruma Dam reopened

Families are set to enjoy the revamped recreation facilities at Wuruma Dam. The North Burnett Dam's facilities, including the campground, and lookout areas received...

Probation for ‘targeted’ thefts, threats

A Cherbourg mother of two will serve a year on probation after a series of thefts and other offences in the South Burnett last...

School leaders for Saint Mary’s

With the 2026 school year underway, schools around the region welcomed their new school leaders. Saint Mary’s Catholic College Kingaroy saw four students raise...

New animal centre officially opens

Despite the wet and dreary weather, it didn't stop people from coming and finding their new pet. On Saturday 14 February, the South Burnett...

Flood rescues after heavy rain

First responders rescued several motorists in the North Burnett who became trapped in floodwaters over the weekend, as heavy rain impacted the region. The Queensland...

Teen dies days after rollover

Police have confirmed a 17-year-old from the North Burnett, whose car plunged off an embankment on Gin Gin-Mount Perry Road on Monday, has died...

War memento unites sister towns

Gayndah further strengthened its partnership with the Belgian town of Zonhoven through a Friday evening handover of a statue commemorating the casualties of World...

‘We won’t sleep till we find a cure’

The South Burnett Relay for Life committee won't sleep until a cure for cancer is found. It's big news for the Relay team, as...

Child shot at Chahpingah

A teenage girl is in hospital after she was shot in the arm at a South Burnett property on Tuesday evening. The Queensland Ambulance Service...

Valentine fashion at Nanango Races

Despite the wet weather conditions over the weekend, it didn't dampen the spirits of those who attended the Nanango Races. On Saturday, 14 February,...

Funding to boost iconic berry festival

The iconic Mundubbera Blueberry Festival has received significant funding to assist with the running of their 2026 festival. Mundubbera Blueberry Festival was recently announced...

Tractor fire at Haly Creek

A burning tractor south-west of Kingaroy triggered a large response by firefighters on Tuesday afternoon. The Queensland Fire Department sent five crews to the intersection...

Stand together against DV

Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) affects people from all walks of life. It does not discriminate by age, culture, gender or ability. At South...