Battery farm planned for solar site
The neighbours of a Kingaroy solar farm fear their quality of life could be further eroded by developer Metlen's plans to build a 20-container...
Burnett’s Best with… Cailan Bloomfield
The Dimond Book Garden has come under new management, with 19-year-old South Burnett local Cailan Bloomfield taking the reins.
Living in the South Burnett...
Amanda recognised for SES dedication
Recognised for her more than 16 years of service to the Nanango SES, Amanda Johnson received the Emergency Services Medal.
"It's definitely a bit...
Out and about at Nanango markets
Market goers browsed through numerous stalls at the Nanango Country Markets.
Stalls ranged from produce, books and crafts, to plants and second hand goods.
The...
Yarraman’s community heroes
The Toowoomba Region Council’s 2026 Australia Day awards honoured some Yarraman residents and groups.
The awards were presented across the region on Australia Day,...
Cr Potter to take Disaster Recovery Chair
The South Burnett Regional Council met for their monthly meeting in mid-December.
On Wednesday, 17 December 2025, the council was asked to appoint a...
Dingo kill knee jerk claim
K’gari dingo conservationists have accused the state government of an uninformed knee jerk reaction to the tragic death of Canadian visitor Piper James, whose...
Old herbicides to the rescue
Some time ago I had the occasion to venture down to an Area Wide Management of Weeds field day in southern inland New South...
Man charged after stabbing
A man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the neck during an altercation at Blackbutt.
Police reported a 40-year-old man was charged...
Brodie’s love for community
He might be younger and fresh-faced, but Brodie Savage is the first to admit he isn’t chasing the adrenalin-fuelled aspirations of a high acuity...
Gayndah’s rodeo action
Scores of cowboys, cowgirls and daredevils descended on the Gayndah Showgrounds arena on 25 January for the town's annual rodeo.
The 2026 Gayndah Rodeo on...
Kingaroy welomes medical intern return
Kingaroy Hospital has welcomed two new medical interns this year, marking the return of junior doctors training in the region.
Eiryn and Lousie are...
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...
