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Crash between a car and a small body truck in Nanango on the intersection of Drayton Street and Cairns Street on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

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Car, truck collision disrupts traffic in town centre after road blocked

Emergency crews rushed to a crash on Nanango’s main street that left one vehicle blocking traffic and debris scattered across the intersection.

Southern Region Assistant Commissioner Matthew Vanderbyl at a press conference at the Murgon police station on Monday, December 15, 2025.

Police & Courts

‘Alarming’: Dozens charged as operation targets crime spike

More than 40 alleged criminals have been snared in a police blitz that targeted drug, property crime and anti-social behaviour across the South Burnett.

Peter James Melvin

Police & Courts

Manslaughter accused struggles to stand in court

A manslaughter case has been delayed after a visibly shaking defendant refused a magistrate’s offer to sit down during proceedings.

Close up handcuff and arrest. Photo: Queensland Police Service

Police & Courts

Two charged after allegedly stolen car stopped in highway pursuit

Police have arrested two men after a dramatic highway pursuit ended with stringers deployed and the alleged car thieves fleeing on foot in the South Burnett.

Tye Wayne Porter, 18, appeared briefly in Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on Monday, where his matter was adjourned until April 20.

ExclusivePolice & Courts

Uber driver killer charged over alleged jail attack

A high-profile young prisoner, serving time for the robbery and killing of a Qld Uber driver, faces a new serious charge behind bars.

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington with Oscar Schmidt at Banco Court. Photo: Office of Deb Frecklington MP

‘All smiling’: Former school captain’s law dream sparks community pride

Kingaroy son Oscar Schmidt has been officially admitted to practice law in Queensland’s Supreme Court, marking a proud milestone for the community and his late mother’s memory.

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Malcolm Richardson, Executive Chef.

ExclusivePolice & Courts

Insta-famous chef fails to keep $300k fraud case secret

A celebrity chef and former Federal MP candidate’s attempt to hide a major alleged fraud case has backfired spectacularly.

Generic Queensland Police Service car in Townsville

Police & Courts

Named: Warrants issued for six Kingaroy court no-shows

These people will be getting a knock on their door after failing to appear in court, with a Kingaroy Magistrate issuing a number of arrest warrants.

Faces of Queensland tragic stories in 2025 GoFundMe

The tragedies that broke Queenslanders’ hearts and opened our wallets

From a motocross champion’s sudden death to a young mother’s desperate cancer battle, Queensland’s darkest moments have also revealed the state’s extraordinary compassion.

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Police and Courts

Southern Region Assistant Commissioner Matthew Vanderbyl at a press conference at the Murgon police station on Monday, December 15, 2025.

Police & Courts

‘Alarming’: Dozens charged as operation targets crime spike

More than 40 alleged criminals have been snared in a police blitz that targeted drug, property crime and anti-social behaviour across the South Burnett.

Peter James Melvin

Police & Courts

Manslaughter accused struggles to stand in court

A manslaughter case has been delayed after a visibly shaking defendant refused a magistrate’s offer to sit down during proceedings.

Close up handcuff and arrest. Photo: Queensland Police Service

Police & Courts

Two charged after allegedly stolen car stopped in highway pursuit

Police have arrested two men after a dramatic highway pursuit ended with stringers deployed and the alleged car thieves fleeing on foot in the South Burnett.

Generic Queensland Police Service car in Townsville

Police & Courts

Named: Warrants issued for six Kingaroy court no-shows

These people will be getting a knock on their door after failing to appear in court, with a Kingaroy Magistrate issuing a number of arrest warrants.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: A 7-year-old teenage boy and a 11-year-old teenage girl look at a phone screen with social media networking apps are displayed on December 07, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 requires social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, X, Reddit, Threads, Twitch, and Kick to implement age-verification systems and take reasonable steps to prevent account creation by users under 16, with non-compliant platforms facing penalties of up to A$50 million. (Photo by George Chan/Getty Images)

‘Isolating’: Young Nats fight social media ban over regional concerns

The Young Nationals have launched a campaign against Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s, warning it will worsen mental health in regional communities.

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Larry Cann entertains the large crowd at the Kingaroy Christmas Fair.

‘So humbled’: Aussie cowboy on his major US music win

A South Burnett rodeo cowboy has stunned the American country music scene by beating seasoned US artists to claim a major award.

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Girl power has dominated the Wide Bay Burnett's Power 50 or 2025, with South Burnett Mayor being voted the most influential, and Attorney General and Nanango LNP MP Deb Frecklington coming in second.

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‘Girl power’: The women leading Wide Bay Burnett’s future

Female leaders have dominated a regional power poll with South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff claiming the top spot ahead of Attorney General Deb Frecklington.

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Bull shark caught and released off Urangan pier, Hervey Bay on October 10, 2025. Pictures: Maddie Stokes

‘That’s a big shark!’: Crazy vision of catch, release off packed pier

An amateur photographer was birdwatching when she captured the dramatic moment some keen fisherman bit off a little more than they could chew.

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Need to Know

Weather forecasts are updated on the hour, sourced from WeatherZone.

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Here’s what you can expect with today’s Gympie weather

As we move into summer what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.

Weather forecasts are updated on the hour, sourced from WeatherZone.

Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Gympie weather

As we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.

Weather forecasts are updated on the hour, sourced from WeatherZone.

Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Gympie weather

As we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.

Weather forecasts are updated on the hour, sourced from WeatherZone.

Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Gympie weather

As we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.

Around the State

NAMED AND SHAMED: Health professionals’ crimes exposed in court

Police & Courts

NAMED AND SHAMED: Health professionals’ crimes exposed in court

Some of regional Queensland’s most trusted professionals have shattered their duty of care, with nurses, doctors and other healthcare workers facing court for a variety of crimes.

Gabrielle Marshall's killer has launched an appeal against his sentence in the Supreme Court of Tasmania.

Killer appeals life sentence for Queensland mother’s murder

A man jailed for life after stabbing sleeping Queensland mother Gabrielle Marshall 17 times has launched an appeal, claiming his sentence was manifestly excessive.

Corey Dean Tonon faced the Mackay District Court on Friday, March 12, 2021. Picture: Facebook.

Police & Courts

‘Absolutely terrified’: Man jailed for violent rampage

A violent carjacker turned a kitchen utensil into a weapon of terror, attacking innocent victims in a desperate bid to fund his escape north.

Road ragers, spitters, punchers: 30+ offenders charged with assault

Police & Courts

Road ragers, spitters, punchers: 30+ offenders charged with assault

From a hostel stabbing to horror bashings and even a threesome plot to steal gold – meet the men and women who faced court for assault in 2025.

Property

Kate Cosh, a cattle farmer from Kingaroy, is encouraging her local community to bring a little Christmas back through Farm Angels, a Queensland-based organisation designed for farmers and their families. Photo: Supplied/Sabio

‘We’re not alone’: How a South Burnett farmer beat drought and disease

A Queensland farmer’s world collapsed when drought, paralysis ticks and multiple sclerosis struck within 12 months, but intervention from Farm Angels saved her.

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The 50 most influential people in the Wide Bay Burnett in 2025 have been brought together in a poll. Now readers have been asked to vote on who they think was the most influential and or powerful of them all.

Vote now: Who is No. 1 in the Wide Bay Power 50?

From farming dynasties to renewable energy pioneers, the Wide Bay Burnett’s elite battle for the top spot in an unprecedented power ranking.

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National Tree Day, Third Settlement Reserve in Winston Hills NSW, Australia. 29 July, 2018. Council is hosting its annual National Tree Day event this Sunday. ItÕs the largest community tree planting event nationally. tHE community coming together to help plant 10,000 native seedlings. The reserve is a key corridor for native animals and birds, and features the endangered Cumberland River-Flat Forest, of which there is only 30% remaining in Sydney. (AAP IMAGE / Carmela Roche).

UPDATEDSouth Burnett

New wildlife protection push for landowners after fierce debate

South Burnett councillors have approved exploring a Land for Wildlife scheme that would give property owners expert advice on protecting native animals, but not everyone supports the move.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos April 19, 2021: Signage outside a Coles supermarket, Sydney. Picture: NewsWire / James Gourley

Coles makes its move in plan for new Kingaroy shopping centre

South Burnett residents are a step closer to getting their most-wanted retail outlet as Coles begins the formal process to build a new shopping centre in Kingaroy.

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Business

2025 Mazda CX-60. Picture: Supplied

Mazda fixes its big SUV mistake

Going back to the drawing board Mazda has delivered a much-improved product with its updated CX-60. But it’s still far from perfect.

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington with Oscar Schmidt at Banco Court. Photo: Office of Deb Frecklington MP

‘All smiling’: Former school captain’s law dream sparks community pride

Kingaroy son Oscar Schmidt has been officially admitted to practice law in Queensland’s Supreme Court, marking a proud milestone for the community and his late mother’s memory.

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Janiata Malone's child therapy application for Malone Therapy.

‘Exhausted’: Mum’s new app to ease therapy burden

A Gympie occupational therapist has launched a therapy app offering hundreds of pre-recorded sessions for children with additional needs at $250 annually.

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Ther Mercedes-Benz E200 comes with the option of two styles.

Old money or new cash … how would you wear your luxe sedan?

There is now new ‘entry-level’ access to the world of success and luxury with the Mercedes-Benz E200.

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