Funding For Three Groups
Three South Burnett organisations have received funding under Round 8 of the Stronger Communities Program.
Elders Honoured At Cherbourg
Rain forced Cherbourg’s annual NAIDOC Week celebration indoors on Tuesday, but it didn’t dampen community enthusiasm for the event.
Black & White Bonanza
The success of Wondai’s annual winter racing meeting on Saturday could be seen in black and white … literally.
Friends Gather To Congratulate Brian
Friends and family members packed into the Kumbia Race Club clubhouse on Friday evening to mark the retirement of well-known local butcher – and Kumbia icon – Brian Lenihan.
Bravery Saluted After 30 Years
The bravery of a police officer shot at during an investigation more than 30 years ago was recognised in a small ceremony at Kingaroy Police Station on Monday morning.
Boy Dies In Accident
A boy died in a tragic incident on a private property off Gilliland Crescent at Blackbutt North on Monday morning.
Women In Spotlight At Wondai
Women’s rugby league was in the spotlight at Wondai Sportsground last Saturday with action on the field accompanied by special Ladies Day activities in the clubhouse.
Old Boys Shake Dust Off Their Boots
South Burnett Thrashers’ Old Boys Day hosted a feast of rugby union action last Saturday at Kingaroy’s T.J. O’Neill Oval.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
Thoroughbred racing returns to the Wondai track on Saturday for the South Burnett Race Club’s annual Winter meeting.
Man Hurt In Crash
A man in his late teens was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Haly Street, Kingaroy, on Thursday evening.
Birdstrike Caused Fatal Crash
An investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has found a birdstrike was responsible for a fatal cropduster crash just south of Chinchilla-Wondai Road in September 2022.
Hot Competition On Rail Trail
Unexpected winter warmth greeted runners at the sixth annual Wondai Country Running Festival on the weekend.
Top Conductor To Lead Workshops
Singers from across the South Burnett and beyond will be gathering at the Kingaroy Town Hall on Sunday (July 2) for Kingaroy Singfest 2023.
TRC Community Grants Open
Eligible community groups and sporting clubs across the Toowoomba region have been encouraged to apply for Toowoomba Regional Council funding for projects.
July Roster For Health Nurses
Darling Downs Health’s mobile women’s health nurses will be back in the South Burnett in July.
Support For Local Brigades
Three South Burnett rural fire brigades have received $5000 grants under Round 3 of the Rural Fire Brigades Association Queensland’s “Buy Local” grants scheme.
Drought Declarations Under Review
Former AgForce CEO Charles Burke will head a State Government review into how drought declarations are made.
Crash Driver Refused Bail
A Linville man charged after a fatal head-on crash at Harlin in December 2021 was refused bail again earlier this week.
Soil Workshop At Murgon
Landholders have been invited to bring along laboratory test results to have them interpreted at a soil workshop to be held in Murgon next month.
Bus Destroyed By Fire
Emergency services were called to reports a bus was on fire in a caravan park at South Nanango on Wednesday evening.
