Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Christmas meeting on Saturday at the Lee Park Racecourse.
Cadets March Out Of 2024
Nanango’s 177 Army Cadet Unit held its annual march out parade at Nanango State High School recently to wrap up another year of activities.
Red Earth Gets Ready For ‘Refresh’
The Red Earth Community Foundation looked back on the past 12 months – and gazed into a “refreshed” future – at its recent “Red Report” annual event, held this year in Wondai.
Tourism Executive Re-Elected
The management team was re-elected unopposed at the recent Annual General Meeting of Visit South Burnett.
Trio Of Friends Takes Over Gallery
Artists Muriel Patterson, Lois Ward and Christine Hopkins have taken over the walls of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery for the next two months with their quirky exhibition, “A Brush With Friends”.
Two Rescued From Floodwaters
Firefighters threw a rescue line to help a man trapped on the roof of a vehicle caught in floodwaters at Ellesmere on Tuesday night.
BOM Urges Forecast Rethink
After telling people for decades to keep a close eye on “indicators” such as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), the Bureau of Meteorology is changing tack.
$100,000 Gift To Help Students
When people retire, their employer sometimes hands them a gift … but Kingaroy State High School’s Leanne Krosch has turned this tradition upside down in a huge way.
MP Defends Youth Crime Bill
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington has defended the State Government’s fast-tracked Bill which aims to crack down on youth crime, despite admitting that parts are not compatible with the Human Rights Act.
You Can Make Christmas Better, Too!
A whole bunch of South Burnett families will have a better Christmas this year thanks to the efforts of Paddy “The Can Man” Weber.
Perfect Opportunity For Local Singer
Wednesday is going to be a big day for Kingaroy singing star Julee-anne Bell … she’ll be debuting a new show in Brisbane with close friend and fellow musician, Melissa Buchholz.
Man Arrested Over Threats
Detectives from the Counter-Terrorism Investigation Group have arrested a man at Yarraman after investigations into alleged threats made towards a Jewish community centre in Victoria.
Vehicle Caught In Floodwaters
Emergency crews scrambled to help after reports a vehicle was stranded in floodwaters at Brooklands on Monday night.
Hot New Look For Old Fire Station
There’s a new business at Wooroolin which is now welcoming visitors exploring the Rail Trail – and local residents – alike.
Police Probe Car Thefts
Police are investigating after a stolen car was torched in Cherbourg on Saturday and another dumped near the local forestry.
Schulz Jailed For Stalking Councillor
A former Tingoora resident will serve at least seven months in jail after being found guilty of stalking former South Burnett councillor Scott Henschen.
Tractor Destroyed In Fire
A tractor and other machinery were damaged in a large shed fire at Kinbombi in the early hours of Monday morning.
QAS Called To Two Crashes
Three people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital on Saturday afternoon after two vehicles collided near the intersection of Lamb and Watt streets in Murgon.
TRC Begins Hunt For New CEO
Toowoomba Regional Council CEO Brian Pidgeon has announced he will not be seeking an extension of his contract when it expires on July 29, 2025.
Applications Invited For Tarong Fund
Stanwell is inviting South Burnett community groups to apply for the next round of its Tarong Community Partnership Fund.
