Reactions To This Week’s Budget
Every Federal Budget attracts a range of responses … some negative from political opponents, some neutral and some a bit more positive.
Fatal Crash At Widgee
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash which occurred at Widgee.
Big Saturday Ahead For Saints
The South Burnett Saints will be celebrating their annual Heritage Day at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday with their first home game of the 2026 season.
Artists Old And New In Gallery
Three new exhibitions have taken over the walls of the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery for May.
Probus Marks 50 Years In Australia
A morning tea was held in Kingaroy on Thursday morning to mark the 50th anniversary of Probus in Australia.
Candles Lit For DV Victims
Candle lighting ceremonies were held in Nanango and Cherbourg this week to mark Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.
Donation To Support Hospital
RES, the developers of the Tarong West Wind Farm at Ironpot, has worked with the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary to donate new dental equipment to Kingaroy Hospital.
Big Day Of Racing At Burrandowan
One of the biggest crowds seen in years enjoyed a huge day and night on Saturday at the Burrandowan Picnic Races.
Grand Final Brawl Ends In Court
A brawl which erupted at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy after the 2023 South Burnett Rugby League Grand Final has finally had its last day in court.
Book Recalls An Amazing Man
Former South Burnett resident Liz Caffery will be launching her latest book at a special function in Kingaroy next month.
SCRUM Tackles Mental Health
Youth group Iron & Clay brought their S.C.R.U.M. mental health and life-skills program to Kingaroy last Friday for a special one-off performance.
‘Child Safe’ Training In Kingaroy
Representatives from a number of South Burnett agencies and organisations working with children attended specialised in-person training in Kingaroy last week.
Bio-Fertiliser Project Put To Council
A Development Application has been lodged with the South Burnett Regional Council for the construction of a high-tech bio-fertiliser processing facility north of Nanango.
Recycling Point Opens In Proston
Proston is the latest South Burnett town to get a dedicated Containers For Change authorised container refund point.
Boyce Remains ‘A Dedicated Nat’
Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has taken to social media to assure his electorate he remains “a dedicated member of the National Party”.
Red Earth Seeks Directors
Local philanthropic organisation, Red Earth Community Foundation, is calling for expressions of interest from people who would be interested in becoming directors.
Opposition Launches Rail Petition
The Federal Coalition has launched a “Rescue our Rail” petition in support of extending the Inland Rail project into Queensland.
Truck Driver Dies In Crash
A truck driver has died after his vehicle ran off the highway and hit a tree on the Burnett Highway at Boonara on Monday morning.
Motorbike Rider Critically Injured
A 21-year-old Kingaroy man suffered critical injuries in a motorcycle crash on the Blackbutt Range on Sunday morning.
New Home For Old Wondai Sign
An old metal sign that looked destined to be scrapped has been restored, thanks to the Wondai Men’s Shed and the intervention of South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff.
