Not Too Late For Scholarship
It is not too late for students from regional areas who started university this year to apply for a scholarship worth up to $18,000.
Model Air Force Invades Booie
Did you spot the MiG-29 jet fighter buzzing Kingaroy paddocks at the weekend? Or perhaps the Japanese Zero coming into land?
Nanango Turns Out With Pride
A large crowd of parents, students and teachers packed Nanango State High School’s hall last Wednesday for the school’s 40th annual awards night.
National Trust Recognises Bottle Tree
The landmark bottle tree near the former railway crossing at Hivesville has been added to the National Trust’s Significant Tree Register.
Gympie Truckie Tests Positive
A Gympie truck driver who visited Bundaberg is one of three new COVID-19 cases announced in Queensland on Tuesday.
Focus On Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping of commercial and other waste at Kilkivan, Wyalla and Blackbutt has prompted action by authorities.
High School Performs With Flair
Kingaroy State High School’s annual Flair concert had everything recently, from armwrestling to magic tricks … and a few surprises in between.
Trio Raids Three Nanango Pubs
Police are hunting three thieves who broke in and stole alcohol from two Nanango hotels and attempted to break into a third.
Teen Injured In MX Fall
A teenage boy suffered chest injuries when he fell while riding in the South East Queensland Junior MX Series in Kingaroy at the weekend.
Mayor Urges COVID Vaccinations
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has urged South Burnett residents to “do their part” and get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Ergon Grants Open
Queensland community groups are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $10,000 from the Ergon-Energex Community Fund.
Man Charged With Ute Theft
A 51-year-old Proston man faces a string of charges after alleged incidents in Venman Street, Kingaroy, on Saturday night.
Spring Blossoms In Yarraman
The Yarraman Progress Association’s annual celebration of Spring, the Colours Of Yarraman, sprang into life on Saturday afternoon in Station Park.
Marchers Reclaim The Night
The annual Reclaim The Night march aims to make an impact, so there was no way it was going to be unnoticed in Kingaroy on Thursday night.
Ken Mills Announces Retirement
Australian businesses are being slowly strangled by increasingly complex regulations.
Crashed Car Catches Fire
A person has been transported to Kingaroy hospital after the car they were driving crashed on Saturday afternoon and caught fire.
Monica Was There In Spirit
It was very fitting that female riders dominated the show at last Saturday’s Wondai race meeting that included the running of the Monica Ryan Demircan Memorial.
Local Cricket In Full Swing
Round 2 of the South Burnett Senior Cricket competition was played across the region, with Cherbourg, Vikings and Murgon notching up wins.
Old Buggy Creates New Memories
A six-month restoration of a “doctor’s buggy” by the volunteers at the Murgon Men’s Shed has brought memories flooding back for a local farming family.
Arts Strategy Unveiled For Comment
The Blackbutt Avocado Festival’s organising committee, Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt, has unveiled the draft Blackbutt Arts Strategy 2026 for public comment.
