RACQ Sponsorship Deal To End
The familiar blue-and-yellow RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopters may no longer be seen in South Burnett skies after June 30, but there’s no need to panic.
Stolen Corolla Located
Police are appealing for public help in relation to an incident in Goomeri area on Sunday (April 7).
Kingaroy Teenager Charged
A 16-year-old Kingaroy youth is one of three teenagers charged after police tracked an allegedly stolen vehicle driving dangerously around Brisbane on Tuesday.
Big Rosella Days In May
Woolooga’s annual Big Rosella Field Days will be making their 2024 outing on May 4-5, bringing an explosion of colour, flavour and creativity.
Wondai Hosts Another Gem
The South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club’s fifth annual gem show attracted a keen crowd of collectors and gem enthusiasts to Wondai Sportsground at the weekend.
Firey Farewelled After 34 Years
When Kingaroy resident David Duff signed up as an auxiliary firefighter almost 34 years ago, he was given a helmet and overalls to keep him safe on the job.
Red Earth ‘Invests’ In People
Philanthropy expert Ian Bird has praised the concept of the Red Earth Community Leadership Program during his recent visit to the South Burnett.
‘Non-Lethal’ Weapon Plea Rejected
A petition requesting the legalisation of pepper spray, stun guns, tasers and batons for “law-abiding Queenslanders” has been rejected by the State Government.
Water Issues Raised In Brisbane
A delegation from the South Burnett Regional Council met with government officials in Brisbane on Monday to discuss water security in the South Burnett.
Farmers Welcome Food Review
The National Farmers Federation has welcomed the interim Review of Australia’s Food and Grocery Code.
Wet Weather Keeps Numbers Down
Wet weather saw yarding numbers drop to 400 at the most recent Murgon cattle sale last Tuesday.
Saints To Start At Home
South Burnett Saints’ 2024 campaigns in the Darling Downs AFL competition will get under way with home games on April 20.
Gallery Blooms With Garden Art
A surprisingly large crowd turned out at Wondai Art Gallery on Friday to enjoy the opening night of the annual Wondai Garden Expo Art competition.
Tickets For Chess Now On Sale
Bookings have opened for the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society’s production of Chess The Musical.
ABC Drops In For A Visit
ABC-TV dropped into the southburnett.com.au office in Kingaroy on Friday to shoot video for a possible story about a mooted Facebook ban on news.
Children Learn About Landcare
A South Burnett Junior Landcare group began meeting in Kingaroy early this year under the guidance of local facilitator Suzanne Mungall.
Flowers Help Young Women Blossom
A dozen girls – all students at the Silver Lining school at Ficks Crossing – have created stunning floral arm pieces and crowns thanks to a unique arts program run in the South Burnett.
Basketball Is More Than Just Skills
You may think that becoming an elite basketballer – with the potential to earn millions in the NBA in the United States – is all about skills.
CTC Unveils New Look
Eagle-eyed residents will start noticing a new logo popping up soon on signs all around the South Burnett.
Vandals Wreck Sports Complex
Vandalism at Cherbourg’s Sports Complex on Tuesday has angered the local Council and hurt residents who have worked hard to provide something good for young people in the community.
