QFES Imposes Local Fire Ban
UPDATE: The local fire ban has been extended to 11:59pm on November 3, 2023.
Noel Recalls 79th Anniversary
Wondai resident and amateur military historian Noel Selway has drawn attention to the 79th anniversary of a little-remembered Japanese attack in 1944 in which 30 Australian sailors were killed.
Girl Charged After Ute Stolen
A 16-year-old Cherbourg girl was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle after a ute was stolen in Murgon on October 18.
Cricket Star Chris Is A Big Hit
Star batsman Chris Lynn is used to big hitting, but last Saturday he was a big hit with junior cricketers in Kingaroy.
Golfers Are Masters At Fundraising
The South Burnett’s unique Mental Health Golf Challenge – played across seven different venues – has raised an incredible amount of money for local mental health initiatives.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
South Burnett Race Club will be holding its annual Caulfield Cup race meeting at Wondai Racecourse on Saturday.
Comanche Chasing A Scalp
Oakfield Comanche has spent his post-race time at Wondai chiefly in the winner’s slot.
Councils Seek Funds For Roads, Water
Queensland councils have called on the State Government to address critical funding that is needed statewide for road, water and sewerage infrastructure.
Court Approves 5G Telstra Tower
A Telstra 5G mobile phone tower will be built in the grounds of the South Burnett Pistol Club following an order handed down in the Planning and Environment Court this week.
More Delays For Bridge
Residents looking forward to a new bridge on Chinchilla-Wondai Road will have to wait a fair bit longer.
Norco Offers New Range Of Tools
Norco AgriSolutions in Kingaroy hosted a free barbecue on Thursday to mark the launch of a new partnership which will see the store stocking DeWalt, Stanley and Sidchrome tools.
Heavy Smoke From Kingaroy Fire
A fire burning in a paddock behind Knight Street cast a pall of smoke over Kingaroy on Thursday afternoon.
LNP Ditches Support For Treaty
The long-running “Path To Treaty” process in Queensland appears to have stalled in the wake of the overwhelming “No” vote at the Voice referendum.
Major Boosts For Kilkivan Project
Kilkivan & District Community Care Association’s fundraising to support their “Rise & Shine” ageing-in-place project has received some massive boosts to its coffers.
Two Injured At Kilkivan
Two people were assessed by QAS paramedics after a single-vehicle crash on Kilkivan-Tansey Road on Wednesday night.
CTC’s Dream Finally Comes True
Skyla House – a new group living home for South Burnett residents living with disabilities – was officially opened in a small ceremony on Wednesday afternoon.
Grant Program To Expand By 50pc
South Burnett Regional Council could receive an unexpected windfall from the next round of the Works For Queensland (W4Q) grants program.
Tiana Takes Home $3000 Prize
Artists shared an amazing $8500 in total prize money at the 2023 South Burnett Acquisitive art competition, hosted by the Wondai Regional Art Gallery recently.
Three Charged Over Break-In
Three people have been arrested and charged in Ipswich in relation to a number of alleged incidents, including a break-and-enter in Kingaroy.
Nanango’s Ready To Rock’n’Roll
Nanango’s annual four-day celebration of everything 1950s, Waterhole Rocks, is taking over the Nanango Showgrounds this week.
