Omens For Kumbia
If Kitty Kat’s Kitten strikes form in the first race at Kumbia on Tuesday, some lucky punters will have backed the Whittington mare because of the pink silks worn by Hannah Phillips.
League Looks Back On A Big Year
South Burnett rugby league players, coaches, team officials and family members gathered at Wondai Sportsground last week to officially wrap up the 2021 season.
Murgon Downs Kingaroy Services
Murgon defeated Kingaroy Services by nine wickets at their South Burnett Senior Cricket Association game in Kingaroy at the weekend.
Panthers Celebrate 40 Years
Current and former players, sponsors, supporters and friends packed Taras Hall recently to celebrate the 40th birthday of Nanango’s soccer club.
Big Weekend At SBJMX Track
Blue skies, green grass and red dirt! That’s how the organisers of last weekend’s big motocross weekend in Kingaroy described the track ahead of the start of racing.
Council To Host Health Expo
A Health and Community Services Expo will be held in Kingaroy in November to shine a light on local services and healthcare providers.
Federal Grants Scheme Opens
Expressions of interest are now open for Round 7 of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program.
Ergon, Energex Have Vacancies
Ergon and Energex are looking to recruit about 40 field crew members to support electricity customers across regional communities.
RED Scheme Grants Open
The latest round of the State Government’s rural grants scheme is now open for applications.
Growers Miss Out On Refunds
More than $3.13 million will be returned to growers in regional Queensland as part of a Sunwater trial related to water delivery services – but Barker Barambah participants in the trial will miss out on any refunds.
New Twist In SBWIA Saga
A dispute over the future of the South Burnett Wine Industry Association has taken a new twist following a recent meeting in Kingaroy.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A 34-year-old Memerambi woman was taken to hospital after a single-vehicle rollover on the Bunya Highway in the early hours of Friday morning.
A Little Card Should Protect Emma
A 13-year veteran of the Queensland Police Service was left stunned and shaking when she was refused service recently in a South Burnett hotel.
Arts Workshops Coming Next Week
Two free workshops which will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall next Thursday (November 4) are designed to give the South Burnett’s artists, event organisers and small creative businesses a big leg-up.
Hunt For Historic Timber Photos
The South Burnett Timber Industry Museum turns 20 years old in November, and to celebrate an historical photograph competition is being held to portray the region’s timber industry.
Bush VaxBus On The Way
The “Bush VaxBus” will be visiting South Burnett and Darling Downs communities during the first two weeks of November to provide an opportunity for more residents to receive a free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination.
Year 9 Aces NAPLAN Results
The latest NAPLAN results have left Saint Mary’s Catholic College principal Carmel O’Brien feeling very proud of all her students, but particularly the Year 9 cohort.
More Chances To Get Vaccinated
There are more opportunities being offered in the South Burnett this weekend for people to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.
Tarong Coal Fire Sparks Alert
A fire in a coal feeder at Tarong Power Station had emergency services scrambling on Tuesday night.
Aust Post Releases Xmas Deadlines
Australia Post is gearing up for what it expects to be its busiest-ever festive season.
