Friends Gather To Farewell Nina
A private function to farewell South Burnett CTC CEO Nina Temperton had to be shifted into the Kingaroy Town Hall last Thursday night as so many people wanted to attend.
New Councillor To Be Sworn In
Edwina Farquhar has been appointed as the new Toowoomba Regional councillor to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of former Mayor Paul Antonio.
Cash Boost For Kings Royal
Prize money for the 2024 Kings Royal has risen from $10,000 to $15,000 for the overall winner!
Nanango Springs Back After Storm
Heavy rain (and hail) the night before couldn’t stop Nanango Race Club’s Spring race meeting from going ahead on Saturday.
Workshop Targets Drought Resilience
A workshop to review the progress of Regional Drought Resilience Planning in the Burnett region was held in Kingaroy last week.
Prices Dip At Local Cattle Sale
A combination of dry weather and an oversupply of cattle is driving values down.
Charlie’s Walking For A Vision
Nanango resident Charlie Hughes’ life changed overnight in 2020.
Local Heroes Share Grants
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has announced the winners of Round 20 of the Local Hero Grants.
Duathlon Doubles Rail Trail Fun
The inaugural Double Dingo Duathlon, run on the South Burnett Rail Trail on Sunday, attracted 50 competitors eager to test their running and cycling skills.
Woman Killed In Highway Crash
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal collision which occurred on the New England Highway near Hampton on Friday morning.
British Classics Visit South Burnett
The South Burnett Antique Motor Club hosted a barbecue in Kingaroy on Saturday evening for a dozen members of a visiting car club who have been exploring the South Burnett on a five-day rally.
Hail Storm Rips Off Roofs
A large storm cell which crossed the South Burnett on Friday evening ripped off roofs, brought down trees and carpeted large areas in hail.
Tense Drama Wins 2023 PLAYfest
Nanango Theatre Company wrapped up its latest feast of drama, comedy and social commentary last Sunday morning with more than $3000 worth of prizes handed out.
Youth Council To Host Meet’n’Greet
The 2023 South Burnett Youth Council will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
There’s free entry this Saturday to Nanango Race Club’s Spring Race Meeting.
Busy Weekend For Cricketers
With rugby league drawing to a close, it must be time for cricket!
Another Bumper Burnett Weekend!
If you thought there wasn’t enough to do over the past few weeks in the South Burnett … there’s another bumper weekend of events coming up!
Red Ants Roar At Home
The Red Ants proved why they were the 2023 Minor Premiers with a decisive 28-12 victory over Cherbourg in the South Burnett Rugby League Grand Final on Saturday.
Council To Consult On Church
A proposal for the SBRC to take over ownership of St Faith’s Anglican Church in Mondure will lay on the table until the local community’s views are known.
Official Opening Of Bike Trails
The multi-million dollar Mountain Bike Trails project at Russell Park was officially opened with a small ceremony at Fishers Lookout on the Bunya Mountains on Saturday morning.
