Scouts Get Hooked On Fishing

The Kingaroy Sportfishing Club is keen to share the joy of wetting a line with the younger generation to ensure a bright future for the sport.

Council Gives A Helping Ham

Christmas will be a little bit brighter for families in Cherbourg this year, thanks to the generosity of the local Council.

Two Constables For Kingaroy

Kingaroy Police Station will be allocated two new First Year Constables from Wednesday’s graduation of 122 recruits in Brisbane.

Boondooma Dam Spilling

The recent rain has had a positive effect on Boondooma Dam … it’s now full!

Full Fields For Nanango Races

Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Christmas meeting on Saturday at the Lee Park Racecourse.

Cadets March Out Of 2024

Nanango’s 177 Army Cadet Unit held its annual march out parade at Nanango State High School recently to wrap up another year of activities.

Red Earth Gets Ready For ‘Refresh’

The Red Earth Community Foundation looked back on the past 12 months – and gazed into a “refreshed” future – at its recent “Red Report” annual event, held this year in Wondai.

Tourism Executive Re-Elected

The management team was re-elected unopposed at the recent Annual General Meeting of Visit South Burnett.

Trio Of Friends Takes Over Gallery

Artists Muriel Patterson, Lois Ward and Christine Hopkins have  taken over the walls of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery for the next two months with their quirky exhibition, “A Brush With Friends”.

Two Rescued From Floodwaters

Firefighters threw a rescue line to help a man trapped on the roof of a vehicle caught in floodwaters at Ellesmere on Tuesday night.

BOM Urges Forecast Rethink

After telling people for decades to keep a close eye on “indicators” such as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), the Bureau of Meteorology is changing tack.

$100,000 Gift To Help Students

When people retire, their employer sometimes hands them a gift … but Kingaroy State High School’s Leanne Krosch has turned this tradition upside down in a huge way.

MP Defends Youth Crime Bill

Attorney-General Deb Frecklington has defended the State Government’s fast-tracked Bill which aims to crack down on youth crime, despite admitting that parts are not compatible with the Human Rights Act.

You Can Make Christmas Better, Too!

A whole bunch of South Burnett families will have a better Christmas this year thanks to the efforts of Paddy “The Can Man” Weber.

Perfect Opportunity For Local Singer

Wednesday is going to be a big day for Kingaroy singing star Julee-anne Bell … she’ll be debuting a new show in Brisbane with close friend and fellow musician, Melissa Buchholz.

Man Arrested Over Threats

Detectives from the Counter-Terrorism Investigation Group have arrested a man at Yarraman after investigations into alleged threats made towards a Jewish community centre in Victoria.

Vehicle Caught In Floodwaters

Emergency crews scrambled to help after reports a vehicle was stranded in floodwaters at Brooklands on Monday night.

Hot New Look For Old Fire Station

There’s a new business at Wooroolin which is now welcoming visitors exploring the Rail Trail – and local residents – alike.

Police Probe Car Thefts

Police are investigating after a stolen car was torched in Cherbourg on Saturday and another dumped near the local forestry.

Schulz Jailed For Stalking Councillor

A former Tingoora resident will serve at least seven months in jail after being found guilty of stalking former South Burnett councillor Scott Henschen.

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