Hot Competition At Art Acquisitive
The annual Acquisitive competition always attracts a big crowd to the Wondai Regional Art Gallery, but this year there were some unexpected guests … a team of firefighters.
Perfect Weather For Porch Music
What can only be described as “perfect weather” turned up for this year’s Bunya Mountains Community Association’s “Play Music On Nature’s Porch” celebration … 2024 was unbelievably hot, 2025 was unbelievably cold, but 2026 was … almost perfect!
Maidenwell Mixes It With The Best
The musical vibes were strong at the 3rd annual Maidenwell Music Mix held last weekend in the dedicated concert area behind the Maidenwell Hotel.
Muster Lovers Take Over Nanango
The 2026 Heritage Nanango Country Music Muster has been hailed as another success with more than 600 caravans and campers filling the Nanango Showgrounds.
Opera’s ‘Greatest Hits’ Coming
Opera Queensland’s production of Bravo! – a collection of opera’s “greatest hits – is coming to Kingaroy next month.
Hey Artists … Check This Out!
Time is running out for artists to submit an offer to paint a mural on a privately owned wall near the start of the South Burnett Rail Trail in Kingaroy.
Elaine Honoured At Gallery
The official opening of the September exhibition at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery last Friday night included a special honour for recently retired gallery president Elaine Madill.
Comedy Takes Home $1000 Prize
For the second year in a row, members of the North Brisbane Theatre Company have taken out the $1000 Best Play award at the Heritage NananGO PLAYfest short play competition.
Young Talent On Show At Gallery
Kingaroy State High School’s talented art students have taken over the walls of the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery for September.
PLAYfest Is Back For More!
There’s no need to travel to Brisbane to Toowoomba to see quality live theatre when Heritage NananGO PLAYfest is in town!
Caravanners Enjoy A Break In Murgon
Members of a visiting caravan club boosted numbers at the Murgon’s 55MYA art gallery’s recent “Elegant Afternoon Tea”.
Too Much Art Is Not Enough!
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff was extra busy last Friday night, called upon to open the August exhibitions at both the Kingaroy and Wondai regional art galleries.
Author Explores Mary’s Pathway
Queensland author Carrie Lock hosted a short writer’s talk in Kingaroy on Sunday.
Toni Connects Family With Art
Here’s a positive message for all the high school art teachers out there … you may never know the future talents you’re nurturing!
Singing, Dancing … And Lots Of Fun!
Every Wednesday morning for about the past six months, up to 30 people gather in Kingaroy to sing, dance, play music, jump about … and basically have fun.
Council Announces Art Winners
South Burnett Regional Council has announced the winner and runner-up of its Multicultural Art Competition.
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.
