Eagles Dig Deep At 47th Battalion
South Burnett Eagles made it through to Sunday’s Plate Final at the prestigious 47th Battalion Central Region rugby league carnival in Bundaberg, but weren’t quite good enough to bring home the trophy.
Jnr Soccer Moves To Nanango
The South Burnett junior soccer competition will be shifting to the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Nanango this Saturday.
Electrical Apprentice Intake Opens
Ergon and Energex have launched a statewide recruitment drive for electrical apprentices to start their training in February next year.
Feedback Sought On Health Strategy
Darling Downs Health is asking the local First Nations community to have a say on a proposed 2025-2028 Health Equity Strategy to improve health outcomes for the region’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Brekkie Raises Almost $4100
Last month’s Mayor’s Breakfast, held at Nanango to launch the 2025 South Burnett Relay for Life fundraising campaign, has raised $4096.56.
Saints Back At Lyle Vidler
The three South Burnett Saints AFL teams will be playing at home this Saturday, taking on University Cougars at Lyle Vidler Oval.
Wondai Says ‘Thank You’
A chilly night couldn’t stop the Wondai Neighbourhood Watch group from giving a warm “thank you” to the town’s emergency services personnel on Wednesday evening.
ATSB Probes Risky Flight
An unauthorised manoeuvre which occurred during a training flight risked structural damage to the light plane involved, an ATSB report has found.
Lifetime Of Art Comes To Wondai
A coachload of visitors from Gympie trekked to the Wondai Regional Art Gallery last Friday to support the official opening of a special exhibition by visiting artist Elly Stern.
Woolshed Plan In Acland Deal
TRC hopes to secure long-term financial support for the Jondaryan Homestead in return for backing proposed changes to the Stage 3 New Acland coal mine project.
Yes, It WAS Cold!
The mercury officially hit -3.6 degrees C on Wednesday morning at Kingaroy Airport, the coldest day recorded so far this year in Kingaroy by the Bureau of Meteorology.
Teen Charged Over Car Theft
Police have charged a teenage boy following the theft of a Toyota Corolla from Goomeri on June 4.
Flyers Open Their New ‘Hilton’
In January this year, the Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society suffered a devastating blow when its much-loved HQ was blown away in a massive storm.
Hayden Recognised By ICC
One of Kingaroy’s favourite sporting sons, Matthew Hayden, has been officially inducted into the ICC’s Hall of Fame.
Students Tackle Our Big Challenges
More than 130 students from four South Burnett high schools enjoyed an opportunity to explore their “big ideas” at an all-day workshop held in Kingaroy Town Hall last week.
Local Duo Excel At Conference
Two South Burnett women excelled at a recent joint QCWA / Toastmasters event held at Hervey Bay.
Concert To Support Flying Doctor
The South Burnett Community Orchestra will be holding its annual mid-year concert at the Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday night (June 14).
Testing Starts On First Turbines
Work has begun on commissioning the first six turbines from Stage 1 at the Wambo wind farm
Three Taken To Hospital
Five people – including a child – were assessed by paramedics after two vehicles collided in Haly Street, Kingaroy, on Monday.
Two Receive King’s Birthday Honours
Two well-known and respected South Burnett residents have received awards in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.
