Wondai Honours Our Reserves
Life in Wondai paused briefly on Sunday morning to salute the service of the millions of Army, Navy and Air Force Reserves who have served Australia in times of war and peace.
Man Charged With Assault
Police have charged a man with assault after he allegedly broke into a home in Cherbourg at the weekend.
No Electric Mowers … For Now
South Burnett Regional Council will continue using conventional mowers after a recent study found that swapping to electric mowers would cost almost three times as much.
Six More Deaths Reported
Queensland Health has reported six more COVID-19 deaths in the Darling Downs Health region, taking the toll since the pandemic began to 56.
Speed Limit Cut To 70km/h
The speed limit on a stretch of Old Esk North Road at South East Nanango will be reduced to 70km/h from Wednesday (July 6).
Council Seeks Green Expertise
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking nominations from community members to join a Botanical Advisory Committee.
Nanango Student Earns Scholarship
A Nanango State High School student has received a $20,000 scholarship to help her with her studies over the next four years.
Work To Start On Park Upgrade
Work was due to begin on Monday on upgrades to Les Muller Park in Blackbutt.
Girls Star At Wondai’s Ladies Day
Wondai Wolves hosted a special Ladies Day at their grounds last Saturday with girls’ games on the field, and their mums and supporters having fun in the clubhouse.
COVID Toll Rises To 50
The death toll from COVID-19 within the Darling Downs Health region has risen to 50, taking the tally for June to 12.
Runners Enjoy A Country Welcome
The Wondai Country Running Festival is continuing to grow with more than 500 registered runners hitting the South Burnett Rail Trail on Saturday and Sunday.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its Winter Race Meeting at the Wondai Racecourse on Saturday (July 2).
Fatal Crash On Highway
A truck driver died after a crash involving two trucks on the Brisbane Valley Highway at Wivenhoe Hill on Friday morning.
Big Roll-Up For Wondai Races
Saturday’s South Burnett Race Club meeting looks like it will be very well-contested, with 14 reserves across three of the five contests.
Cattle Prices Dip At Murgon Sale
Prices dropped in Murgon on Thursday at the fortnightly Combined Agents Sale.
Vital Roads Ignored In State Budget
The Queensland State Budget was handed down on June 21 and unfortunately it has not delivered for the people of the South Burnett.
Youth Council To Host Meet’n’Greet
The recently installed South Burnett Regional Youth Council will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Winter Woes Scare Off Punters
The weather was perfect – and there were six top races including the Burnett To The Beach Handicap – but it wasn’t enough to tempt the crowds to Nanango Races on Saturday.
Under 8s Have Fun In The Park
Under 8s Day was a real blast for families in Kingaroy’s Memorial Park on Thursday morning.
One Hurt In Crash
Paramedics assessed one person after a single-vehicle crash on the Wide Bay Highway on Thursday afternoon.
