Inquiry Into ‘Out-Of-Home’ Care
The State Government has announced a Commission of Inquiry into Child Safety after statistics have linked “out-of-home” care for juveniles to serious repeat offenders.
Riders Blaze A Trail For Charity
Cyclists taking part in the annual Queensland Fire Department Bike 4 Burns charity ride rolled into Kingaroy on Thursday afternoon as part of their seven-day trek to support the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Classic Fun Run Raises $3000
The annual Mother’s Day Classic Fun Run along the South Burnett Rail Trail at Wondai has raised more than $3000 for breast cancer research.
Wambo Load Stuck Under Bridge
A large component on its way to the Wambo Wind Farm construction project created traffic chaos on Friday morning when it became wedged under a bridge on the Warrego Highway.
Rugby League Heads To Murgon
The Murgon Mustangs will be hosting their annual Domestic Violence Awareness Round this Saturday at Murgon Showgrounds.
Goomeri Man Killed In Crash
A 48-year-old Goomeri man was killed in a head-on collision on the Bunya Highway at Manyung on Friday morning
Home Is Where The Art Is …
The talented members of the Jumping Ant Arts collective have taken over the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery this month to explore the concept of “home”.
Karma’s Place Opens Op Shop
Not-for-profit animal charity Karma’s Place Rescue officially opened its new op shop in Kingaroy last Saturday.
Ben’s Memory Lives On
South Burnett Saints marked Brooksy’s memorial round on Saturday with a thumping win over the Warwick Redbacks.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club has thrown open the gates to racegoers this Saturday to mark the return of thoroughbred racing to Lee Park.
Toasting Tradition At Burrandowan
Tradition is important at the annual Burrandowan Picnic Races … from the glasses of bubbly to the magnificent frocks and millinery on display.
Earliest Tree Frogs Found At Murgon
Fossils found near Boat Mountain at Murgon have been identified as Australia’s earliest species of tree frog.
Obituary: Brian Lenihan 1943-2025
The Kumbia community is mourning the loss of one of the town’s most-loved residents, former Kumbia Race Club president (and town butcher) Brian Lenihan.
MP Praises Call Centre Model
Cherbourg Council hosted a visit from Brisbane-based State MP Steve Minnikin last week to discuss small business opportunities and digital connectivity in the community.
Kingaroy Business Opens New Clinics
Kingaroy Chiropractic & Wellness has opened new practices in Nanango and Murgon.
Senior Soccer On Sunday
Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club will be hosting their second home games of the season this Sunday (May 18) at Tom Alford Oval in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy.
Science Show’s Coming Back!
Questacon – the National Science and Technology Centre based in Canberra – is bringing its special pop-up science centre back to the South Burnett at the end of the month.
Special Event For Rural Mums
Hey South Burnett mums! Want to keep the Mother’s Day vibe going? Here’s another event to add to your social calendar!
Littleproud Re-Elected Nats Leader
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud was re-elected as leader of the Nationals after a behind-doors vote in Canberra on Monday afternoon.
Man Hurt In Farm Accident
A man has been airlifted to hospital after tractor accident on a rural property near Proston on Sunday.
