Brian Sworn In As Rotary President
Former Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation president Brian Tessmann was formerly inducted as 2025-26 president of the Rotary Club of Kingaroy at their recent changeover dinner.
Boost In Social Housing
The State Government has announced a much-needed boost in social housing for the South Burnett.
Alliance Bows Out After Carnival
Nanango Business Alliance is pleased with the results of the delayed Heritage Christmas Carnival but won’t organise another one.
Chorale Fills The World With Fun
The South Burnett Chorale’s recent trivia night promised a night of “music and mayhem” at St John’s Lutheran School Hall.
Firies Contain Proston Blaze
A large fire burning near Proston-Boondooma Road had fire crews scrambling on Thursday afternoon.
Juniors Shift To Kingaroy
The South Burnett Junior Soccer competition will be shifting to the Kingaroy junior fields this Saturday for Round 9 of the 2025 competition.
Pink Powers Down Coolaroo
South Burnett Saints’ Ladies Day at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday was a big success, both on and off the field!
Heit Appointed Deputy Mayor
Division 6 councillor Ros Heit will take over the role as Deputy Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council on August 3.
NAIDOC Art Makes Its Mark
Art, music and dancing filled Kingaroy’s Memorial Park last week for the annual NAIDOC Week celebration of culture and history.
Small Rate Rise But Fees Increase
South Burnett councillors unanimously voted on Wednesday to adopt their 2025-26 Budget, which includes a 2.25 per cent rate rise – or $45 per year – for almost 7400 property owners.
Wild Horse Launches Newspaper
Wild Horse FM at Yarraman has launched a new monthly eight-page newspaper aimed at Yarraman and Blackbutt residents.
Gem Show Worth Waiting For
It may have been delayed, but the South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club’s annual two-day gem show really “rocked” at Wondai Sportsground at the weekend.
Rogers Park To Stay Open
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has confirmed that Rogers Park will remain open for community use.
Sportsbet Punts On Nanango Races
Online betting company Sportsbet has purchased the naming rights for the Nanango Race Club for the next two years.
Three Unfilled Police Roles
There were only three police vacancies in the Darling Downs Police District – which includes the South Burnett – on May 31.
Work Camp Opens At Dam Site
An important preliminary step in the proposed Borumba Pumped Hydro Project has been completed with the opening of a temporary camp for workers.
Tick Line Questions At LNP Forum
The vexed issue of maintaining biosecurity on the western side of the tick line was one of the issues raised during discussions at the LNP Primary Industries Policy Forum held in Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday.
TRC Chalks Up $4m Surplus
Toowoomba Regional Council has turned around a forecast $5.7 million loss for last financial year into a $4 million surplus.
Kingaroy To Host GRDC Forum
The Grains Research and Development Corporation will be holding a National Grower Network forum in Kingaroy on August 27.
Council To Vote On 2.25pc Rate Rise
South Burnett councillors are expected to adopt a 2.25 per cent rise for most property owners when councillors consider the 2025-26 Budget at Wednesday’s Special Meeting.
