A Fitting Farewell At Wondai
The rescheduled Duff Memorial Day honours a pioneering Burnett racing dynasty at Wondai on Saturday.
Wondai Festival Hits Its Stride
There was art, music, markets and lots and lots of running at the eighth annual Wondai Country Running Festival held on the South Burnett Rail Trail last weekend.
Council Shelter Opens
SBRC’s new Animal Management Centre – the replacement for the RSPCA shelter which shut on June 30 – has opened its doors.
Flu, COVID-19 Cases Rising
Queensland Health has issued an alert over the rising number of hospitalisations in Queensland for influenza and COVID-19.
Man Charged Over Shotguns, Rifles
Police investigating alleged breaches of a domestic violence order have seized shotguns, rifles, ammunition and a mace from a Kilkivan property.
Wondai To Host Rare Exhibition
Wondai Regional Art Gallery has a very special exhibition opening on Friday night, offering a unique opportunity for art lovers to add works by possibly the South Burnett’s most famous artist to their collection.
Upgrades Completed At Saleyards
A series of upgrades have been completed at the South Burnett Regional Council’s Coolabunia Saleyards complex near Kingaroy.
Touch Football Results
The Grand Finals of the Kingaroy Touch Association’s Season 1 competition were played recently in Kingaroy.
Five Groups Receive Grants
Stanwell has announced the latest recipients of its Tarong Community Partnership Fund grants.
Man Hurt In Crash
A man was taken to Kingaroy Hospital after another crash on the notorious Barkers Creek Flat stretch of the D’Aguilar Highway.
Murgon Gallery Opens New Exhibition
55 Million Years Ago – Murgon’s unique fossil museum and art gallery in Macalister Street – has unveiled its latest exhibition.
Red Earth Nurtures New Leaders
The Red Earth Community Foundation has facilitated the inaugural Cherbourg Community Leadership Program, thanks to funding from the State Government and Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.
Wondai To Honour Reserves
Wondai’s annual salute to the brave Reserve Forces members who have served Australia both at home and abroad for more than a century is on again this Sunday.
Truckie Escapes Injury In Crash
The driver of B-Double transporting pigs was lucky to escape serious injury when his vehicle ran off the roadway and overturned near Tingoora on Tuesday morning.
Vape Shops Raided … Again
Two businesses allegedly selling illegal tobacco products or vapes in Kingaroy were temporarily shut down after raids last week by the Darling Downs Public Health Unit.
Council Freezes Cherbourg Rents
Cherbourg residents will face no rises in rent over the next 12 months – and animal registrations will also remain free – in Council’s record $58 million Budget handed down on Monday.
Almost Four Decades Of Service
An era is about to end with the upcoming retirement of Joy Woods at Kingaroy Chiropractic & Wellness.
Fisherman’s Body Located
A body – believed to be that of a fisherman who went missing at Boondooma Dam last week – was retrieved by searchers on Monday.
Red Ants Kick Goals For Cancer
The Kingaroy Red Ants’ annual “Pink Day” fundraiser for the McGrath Foundation was as big – and as pink! – as ever last weekend.
Tickets On Sale For Ladies Day
South Burnett Saints are gearing up for their big Ladies Day at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on July 12.
