South Burnett Challenged To ‘Rise’
“Rise to the possible – Driven by purpose, open to possibility, we rise to face the day”.
Goomeri P-10 Joins CQU Program
Goomeri P-10 State School is one of 15 secondary schools across Queensland selected for CQUniversity’s Agribusiness Gateway to Industry Schools Project.
Varroa Mite Found In South Burnett
The serious honeybee pest, Varroa destructor, has been detected in the South Burnett for the first time.
Bikers Revive A Christmas Tradition
About 70 motorbikes and trikes (plus a few cars) gathered at Wooroolin on Saturday morning to revive a South Burnett tradition, the annual toy run for the Salvation Army.
Kingaroy’s Peanut Makes It ‘Big’
Kingaroy’s Big Peanut has made it as an official “Big Thing”, at least in the eyes of a special, limited edition Monopoly board game.
Pop-Up Gift Ideas For Christmas
Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery has taken on a very festive feel for its annual Christmas Pop-Up Shop.
Rotary Gives Up A Seat
When Kingaroy resident Dianne Kowalski dropped off her partner Geoff recently at the Glendon Street bus stop, she noticed the number of people standing on the footpath.
Murgon Celebrates With Music
Most Year 12 formals begin with red carpets and polished cars but Murgon State High School’s arrivals also have music!
Pedestrian Hit By Stolen Vehicle
A pedestrian suffered minor injuries when he was struck by a stolen vehicle in Cherbourg on Saturday.
Three Bikers Injured
Three people were injured in two unrelated motorcycle crashes at the weekend.
2027 Date For Next BaconFest
The next Kingaroy BaconFest will be held in August 2027.
MP Calls For BOM Website Review
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has called for a review into “the sheer waste of money” spent on the Bureau of Meteorology’s new website.
Another BIG Night In Kingaroy
Kingaroy State High School’s Year 12 formal is always a BIG night, and this year it was even bigger than usual with 60 arrivals hitting the red carpet leading to Kingaroy Town Hall.
Obituary: Col Marquardt 1930-2025
Former Wondai Shire councillor Col Marquardt was remembered last month at a funeral held at St John Trinity Lutheran Church in Wondai.
Crackdown On Illegal Sales
Shops found illegally selling vapes or illicit tobacco can now be shut down for up to three months.
Local Solution For Health Problems?
Can local people help to fix a very real local problem, the growing shortage of doctors and health professionals in the South Burnett region?
TRC Adopts ‘Legacy’ Policy
Toowoomba Regional Council has adopted a “Community Benefit Agreement Policy” in a bid to ensure long-term community benefits from renewable energy developments.
Public Meeting To Discuss Crime
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a public meeting in Murgon next week in the wake of the recent spike in crime.
Temporary Car Park For Park
Council has agreed to allow South Burnett Care to use a section of the Pound Street parklands in Kingaroy as a car park.
Powerlink Backs Local Projects
Powerlink has awarded $44,000 in grants to not-for-profit associations in the local region as part of its $375,000 community grants program.
