Judy’s Blooms Star At Show
Tewantin orchid grower Judy Robbins took a clean sweep of the ribbons at the 2023 South Burnett Orchid Society show on Saturday.
Bumper Races For Anzac Day
The South Burnett Race Club’s traditionally popular April 25 fixture has attracted enough acceptors for a six-race card on Tuesday.
Council Poll Brought Forward
Next year’s Council elections have been brought forward to March 16 because of a clash with Easter.
Grants To Salute Defence Service
Applications are now open for the latest round of the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program.
Smoke Blocks Major Road
A large grass fire at Brooklands forced the closure of Kingaroy-Cooyar Road for several hours on Friday because of smoke affecting visibility.
Dusty Tracks Led To Tingoora
Friends and family members of Val and Graeme Wicks gathered at their Tingoora property last Saturday for a morning tea to launch a special book.
One Hurt In Crash
One person was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Kingaroy on Thursday evening.
Thrashers In Fourth Spot
South Burnett Thrashers are sitting in fourth spot on the Darling Downs Rugby Union B Grade ladder after two weeks of competition.
Opportunity For Young Artists!
Hey kids! It’s time again to enter the annual Farm Safety calendar competition hosted by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
4665 Ambulance Hours ‘Lost’: LNP
The LNP Opposition says ambulance ramping statistics across Queensland are skyrocketing with 4665 hours “lost” in the Darling Downs Health region last year alone.
NBN To Host Meet’n’Greet
NBN Co will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s May meet’n’greet for local businesspeople.
Bitumen Scammers Back In Qld
Police are warning that “bitumen bandits” have resurfaced in Queensland.
Nick Toasts Silver Medal Win
A little over two years ago, Clovely Estate head winemaker Nick Pesudovs started experimenting with a new product for the South Burnett … gin.
Taskforce To Crack Down On Dogs
The State Government is considering tough new penalties for dog owners in the wake of recent tragedies.
Council Plans Hazard Burns
South Burnett Regional Council has prioritised four sites for its annual hazard reduction burns.
A Grade Kicks Off On Sunday
The South Burnett Rugby League competition officially kicks off this weekend but the A Grade draw has had to be reshuffled.
Tourism Figures Bouncing Back
The Southern Queensland Country tourism area – which includes the South Burnett – recorded almost 2.5 million domestic overnight visits in the year to September 2022, Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio said on Monday.
Murgon Legend Celebrates 100 Years
The 100th birthday of retired Murgon businessman – and World War II veteran – Alfred “Mick” Purser was celebrated at a morning tea at Southern Cross Care (Castra) in Murgon on Wednesday morning.
Another Big Weekend In Wondai
The hard-working volunteers from the Wondai Garden Expo committee could relax on Monday after a massive weekend.
Latest Local Hero Grants Announced
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has announced the first group of her Local Hero Grants for 2023.
