Arts Funding Lowest In Queensland
South Burnett Regional Council has received just $8000 in regional arts funding from the State Government for 2018-19, the lowest amount for any council in Queensland.
Photo Book Retells Region’s History
A two-year effort to sift through 100,000 historic photos of the South Burnett and produce a book from them finally came to an end on Wednesday.
Singers Unite For Fun And Friendship
The Blackbutt Singers may be one of the South Burnett’s oldest singing groups, but the secret to their longevity is that members regard forming great friendships just as important as making great music.
CQU To Lead Arts Development
Central Queensland University has been chosen as the local service provider for Queensland’s new Regional Arts Services Network, taking on responsibility for arts development within the South Burnett and Cherbourg council areas.
Upgrades Taking Shape At Cherbourg
There’s plenty of changes happening at Cherbourg’s historical precinct with two major building projects under way.
Four Exhibitions Dazzle And Delight
Guests at the official opening of this month’s exhibition at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery were treated to bush poetry and songs, thanks to local school children.
Showgrounds Packed Again For Muster
More than 740 caravans and campervans packed out the Nanango Showgrounds at the weekend for the 16th annual Heritage Nanango Country Muster.
RSL Supports Armistice Dinner
The South Burnett Community Orchestra (SBCO) received a pleasant surprise on Wednesday, thanks to the Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL sub-branch.
$4.9m Arts Centre Makes Debut
It’s taken more than a decade – and many twists and turns along the way – but the curtain has finally lifted for the new Kingaroy Performing Arts Centre (KPAC) on Saturday.
New Exhibition Aims To Shake The Cage
Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery’s latest exhibition has provided an unusual challenge for the 18 artists whose works make it up.
Whimsy, Colour And Exploration
Kingaroy Art Gallery’s latest exhibitions feature the whimsical, the colourful and the deeply personal.
MP Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has thrown her support behind the South Burnett Community Orchestra following a recent break-in which resulted in the theft of some of their
Young Artists Take Over Gallery
Young Booie artist Kathleen Gogerly stole the show at the Wondai Art Gallery’s Junior Arts Competition on Friday, taking home the top three awards.
Exhibition Sheds Light On Creativity
Guests who visit the Wondai Regional Art Gallery before the end of July will be able to see some of the most unusual lamp stands ever made.
Craft Festival Showcases Local Skills
The Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery officially opened the second month of its Winter Craft Festival on Saturday, and gallery volunteers are preparing for another busy month.
Grant Will Help Gallery Expand
The Wondai Regional Art Gallery will get a new kitchen and extra storage facilities soon, thanks to a $31,000 grant from the Federal Government.
Barambah Pottery Gets $59,000 Grant
Cherbourg’s Historical Precinct committee has received a $59,000 grant from the Federal Government to help re-establish the Barambah Pottery in a permanent home near The Ration Shed.
Local Singer Debuts EP In Brisbane
Kingaroy singer-songwriter Laudy, who is probably better known to her South Burnett fans as Laura Limb or Laura J. – will be releasing her first single in Brisbane this Wednesday, June 27.
Reconciliation Fun Day Draws Crowd
Blackbutt ran its first-ever Reconciliation Week celebration recently, and now organisers hope to make it an annual event.
World Comes To Nanango To Play
Tucked away at the end of a laneway in Nanango is one of the South Burnett’s hidden gems … a home to local and visiting musicians, some of whom have travelled vast distances to share their talents with local residents.
