Massive effort for Ben and Ryley
The South Burnett community has rallied behind two young Kingaroy men who are both battling leukaemia.
Ryley Allery and Ben Brooks, both turning 22...
Patient rushed to hospital following Tarong crash
A patient was transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a crash at Tarong this morning.
The single-vehicle crash occurred on Kingaroy...
No waste following Captains’ Dinner postponement
The devastating decision to cancel the Relay for Life Captains' Dinner was brightened by an inspiring show of community spirit to support the caterers...
Devastating blow to South Burnett festivals
After months of preparation, the Kingaroy BaconFest, Blackbutt Avocado Festival and Blackbutt Music Festival have been cancelled for the second year in a row.
This...
Burnett show holiday goes ahead
Burnett residents are still set for a long weekend despite the Brisbane Ekka being cancelled for a second year in a row.
In a...
‘Heart-breaking’: Ekka plans put to a halt… again
News of the Brisbane Ekka being cancelled is just one of the latest blows during the recent Covid-19 outbreak.
The lockdown was extended for...
‘It’s not right’: Outsiders flock to Cherbourg-priority vaccine clinic
Wakka Wakka Elder Bevan Costello fears his mob could miss out on their Covid-19 vaccine after crowds of outside residents fronted a Cherbourg-priority clinic...
IN BRIEF: Picnic patrols, seized drugs, RBTs
Kingaroy police attended to a myriad of drug offences over the past week from search warrants to interrupting a man having a roadside picnic....
Support for farmers doing it tough
For South Burnett farmers, the Farmers Day Out was an opportunity to come together and enjoy a stress-free day of games, music, and community....
Woman rolls car, lands court date
A driver who returned a positive roadside breath test after rolling her car several times has landed herself a court date.
Kingaroy police attended...
Telstra announces free calls for Aussies
Australians will be able to make free local and national calls to standard fixed line numbers from Telstra payphones starting from Tuesday, 3 August....
DRIFTED: Teens in car rollover
Teenagers got a shock when the car they were travelling in lost control after hitting some loose dirt.
Kingaroy police attended to a single-vehicle...
REVEALED: SB Aussie day 2026 nominees
South Burnett's community heroes and amazing organisations are set to be celebrated during the Australia Day 2026 weekend.
A total of 75 community members...
