Art Imitates Life In Kingaroy
Earlier this year, the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery hosted three workshops to encourage local artists to practise a very classical art skill … sketching and painting nudes.
Visitors Explore Winter Quilt Trail
A stunning blue quilt, “Pacific Gems”, has been voted the winner of the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery’s “Battle Of The Quilts” competition.
Grant Programs To Open Soon
Not-for-profit community groups have been invited to apply for grants under the South Burnett Regional Council’s Community Grants Program.
‘Shoes’ Film Ready To Step Up
A locally produced film celebrating the South Burnett’s people, places and experiences will be officially launched in Kingaroy on July 23.
Grant To Create Memorial Park Stage
A long-discussed dream to create a permanent stage in Kingaroy’s Memorial Park is one step closer following the awarding of $455,923 State Government grant.
Chorale Back In Concert
The South Burnett Chorale will be presenting its annual concert, “Lights, Camera, Sing!”, this Sunday (July 19) in Kingaroy.
In Winter, Arts Turn To Crafts
The Kingaroy and Wondai art galleries have both turned their walls over to craft activities this month … yes, winter is a good time to stay at home and make things!
Elegant Afternoon At Murgon
White tablecloths, the finest china and dainty snacks … Murgon’s 55 Million Years Ago museum and art gallery hosted another of its popular “Elegant Afternoon Teas” on Saturday.
Friendly Groups Share Open Day
Two local groups with vastly different interests – but with members who love to have a chat! – hosted an Open Day at the old 1913 Council Chambers in Kingaroy this week.
Chilly Start To Winter Festival
The annual two-month Queensland Winter Craft Festival was officially launched by South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff on a chilly Friday evening recently at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery.
Twins Double Up At Wondai Gallery
Twin sisters Elizabeth Greensill and Helen Richards are late bloomers when it comes to creating art but you wouldn’t know it from their joint exhibition at Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month.
Jim Navigated His Life With Courage
Former Wondai resident Jim Burns lived with a severe disability from childhood.
Writers To Gather At Bunyas
Aspiring authors have been invited to attend this year’s Writers’ Retreat at the Bunya Mountains, part of the Western Downs Regional Council’s “Words Out West 2026” festival.
Murder Mystery In Nanango
It’s a quiet English village (aren’t they always?) until a mystery ad appears in the local newspaper, residents gather at Miss Blacklock’s house and gunshots ring out …
Concert To Celebrate Two Decades
Have you booked your tickets yet? The South Burnett Community Orchestra will be celebrating 20 years of music and community in a special concert on Saturday night at the Kingaroy Town Hall.
RADF Applications Open
Applications are now open for a major $15,000 grant under the latest round of council’s Regional Arts Development Fund.
Artists Old And New In Gallery
Three new exhibitions have taken over the walls of the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery for May.
Book Recalls An Amazing Man
Former South Burnett resident Liz Caffery will be launching her latest book at a special function in Kingaroy next month.
Art That Moves And Challenges
The results of a unique challenge to create an artwork every week – and document the process – are at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month.
Murgon Remembers In Style
Murgon’s Anzac Day commemorations began in the early hours of Saturday morning and wrapped up in the afternoon with the announcement of Murgon’s annual Anzac Art Prize.
