$367,500 Boost For Local Groups
Local community groups will share almost $367,500 in funding under the latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants program.
Bega Shuts Down PCA
What will Kingaroy be without the Peanut Company of Australia … owners of the iconic peanut silos in Haly Street?
Truck Driver Critically Injured
A driver suffered critical injuries when a truck rolled on the Bunya Highway, just south of Kumbia, on Monday afternoon.
Duffs Celebrate Racing History
The Duff family name is synonymous in the South Burnett with three things … cattle, council and horse racing.
SBRC To Host Meet’n’Greet
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Slug For North Burnett Ratepayers
North Burnett residents face a 25 per rise in their rates bills following the passing of the North Burnett Regional Council’s 2025-26 Budget on Monday.
Cherbourg To Host A Grade All Stars
A special NAIDOC rugby league day will be hosted by the Cherbourg Hornets on Saturday at Jack O’Chin Oval featuring an All Stars challenge between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous South Burnett A Grade players.
Man Injured In E-Scooter Fall
An elderly man was taken to hospital on Sunday night after falling from an e-scooter in Kingaroy.
Horse Dies From Hendra Virus
Biosecurity Queensland is urging horse owners to talk to their vets about vaccinations after a horse died recently from Hendra virus in south-east Queensland.
Little Ones Enjoy Some Big Fun
Kingaroy’s Under 8s Day was bigger and better than ever this week, attracting hundreds of children and their families to Kingaroy’s Memorial Park on Thursday.
Fundraising Bowls Over Eagles
An unusual fundraiser – with a special dual purpose – was held at the Wondai Bowls Club last Saturday.
Redbacks Plan Super Soccer Saturday
Soccer fans should mark August 2 in their diaries! The Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club has a big “Pitch In For Pink” Super Saturday of football planned at Tom Alford Oval in Kingaroy.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its annual Duff Memorial Race Day on Saturday at the Wondai Racecourse.
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.
