Exhibition Raises Art Questions
Half a century ago the South Burnett’s councils began accumulating an art collection that is now so big that just a third of it almost completely fills Wondai’s Regional Art Gallery.
Feedback Sought On Arts Policy
The South Burnett Regional Council is calling for public feedback on a proposed new Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy.
Bridget Captures Christmas Magic
Singer/songwriter Bridget O’Shannessy can’t really be claimed by the South Burnett – she lives in Brisbane – but she may as well be a local, as she spends so much time here!
Councils Join Forces To Extend Arts
South Burnett Regional Council has joined with the Fraser Coast and Bundaberg councils in a unique collaboration to extend arts services across the region.
Council To Hire Arts Officer
The South Burnett Regional Council will hire an Arts Development Officer to help set the direction of the region’s future Arts Policy.
Council Supports Big Peanut Plan
Members of the “Kingaroy Needs A Big Peanut” committee met South Burnett Regional councillors and Council staff on Thursday morning to discuss possible locations for a planned sculpture.
Music Invitation To Schools
Registrations are now open for schools wanting to take part in Topology’s “Top Up” music education program next year.
Art That’s Worth ‘Showing Off’
There’s a bunch of talented South Burnett artists who aren’t afraid to do a bit of “showing off” when it comes to their creative skills.
New Exhibitions Showcase Diversity
Battling the pandemic and its associated restrictions has been a challenge for the Wondai Regional Art Gallery for most of this year … but last Friday night things (almost) returned to normal.
New Bid For A Big Peanut
A GoFund me page organised to raise funds to create a “Big Peanut” in Kingaroy has raised more than $3000 in just four days.
It’s Time To Start Writing!
Have you ever heard of NaNoWriMo? Don’t worry, we hadn’t either but it’s pretty big in writing circles!
Pupils To Play At Concert
Students from three South Burnett schools will be performing their own compositions as the “warm-up” act for Topology’s upcoming Wondai concert.
Pupils Top Up Their Music Skills
Students from Moffatdale, Cloyna and Windera State schools entertained some special visitors last week who dropped in to share some musical skills.
Little Book Has Big Ambitions
A new children’s book is spear-heading a campaign to help raise funds for the South Burnett’s rural fire brigades and Wildlife Rescue South Burnett.
Quintet Coming To Wondai
ARIA-nominated quintet Topology will be performing in Wondai next month as part of regional tour to promote their 16th album, “We will Rise”.
Art Prize Rewards Top Talent
A brooding painting of a Queensland farmhouse being slowly revealed as a dust storm passes overhead has won this year’s South Burnett Art Competition and the $3000 cash prize.
Book A Night Of Laughs
Audience numbers are limited to just 24 for each session of Nanango Theatre Company’s upcoming short season of romantic comedies – so you’d better book your tickets straight away!
Sarah Blossoms With Flowers
Shoppers who have popped into Linard’s Floral and Bridal Centre in Kingaroy over the past eight years would have noticed Sarah Butcher working away busily in the background.
Art Celebrates Peanut Centenary
A presentation ceremony will be held at Kingaroy’s Heritage Museum soon to officially celebrate an artwork that’s been delighting Museum visitors for the past six months.
Meeting Looks To Arts Future
A meeting to start discussions about public art across the South Burnett attracted representatives from Blackbutt to Proston on Thursday.
