Thirty people have been charged with 91 offences after a three-day police operation across the South Burnett region. Operation Lionrock ran from 19 to 21 October and targeted property, vehicle and drug-related crime. Police allege a 17-year-old boy was involved in a vehicle theft and armed robbery in Murgon and Moffatdale, and he has been charged with 21 offences. A 22-year-old Kingaroy woman has been charged over cocaine found during a search warrant. Acting Inspector Scott Prendergast said police will keep targeting criminal activity across the region.
South Burnett Regional Council will begin bitumen reseal works on a list of local roads on Monday 26 October 2026. The work involves a hot bitumen seal, followed by line marking where needed. Temporary lane closures and traffic control will be in place, and there may be noise and some limits to roadside access. Work will run Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 6:00pm, and is expected to finish by Friday 6 November 2026, subject to weather and resources. Funding comes from federal and Queensland government programs and the council.
Almost $2.1 million in state grants will upgrade sporting facilities across the South Burnett and Cherbourg. The money comes from the State Government's $30 million Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program. Local MP Deb Frecklington said the projects would improve facilities for current players and give more people the chance to take up sport. Kingaroy Netball Association will receive $498,146 to upgrade its courts. Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council will receive $756,880 for practice nets, a cricket wicket, grandstands and fencing.
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Saints began the 2026-27 South Burnett cricket season with a decisive win over Kingaroy Services. Batting first, Services were all out for 138 in 31.5 overs. Nathan Trace scored 78 for Saints, who reached the target in the 19th over at 2/141. Nicholas Krauksts took 4/29 and Jack Mines took 3/28. Other round one results and this week's fixtures across South Burnett, Gympie and Dalby competitions were also listed.
The South Burnett Relay For Life marked its 21st birthday with an overnight event at Kingaroy's T.J. O'Neill Oval. Walkers stayed active through games, live music and fundraising challenges, including dressing up as South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Matt Gardiner said the event was worth attending even without funds raised, as it brings the community together to discuss cancer. Organisers said the event has raised more than $2 million over 21 years and expect this year's total to pass $2.5 million.
Representatives from the Australian Defence Force, the Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-Branch and South Burnett Regional Council met in Kingaroy to discuss a possible Freedom Of Entry celebration in late 2027. The original plan was for the Carbarlah signals unit to exercise its right of entry to Kingaroy, marking ten years since the 2017 grant. Mayor Kathy Duff wants other South Burnett towns involved. The revised proposal is a celebration at Kingaroy's Memorial Park, with buses bringing former personnel from across the region.
