Stanwell Pulls Out Of Wind Farm
The State Government-owned Stanwell Corporation has pulled out of its proposed ownership of the Tarong West wind farm development at Ironpot.
Murgon’s Ready For A Big Weekend
Murgon’s Steph Simpson, Matt McCauley, Taelyn Waldock, Rachael Steinhardt and Jan Irvine are going to be even busier than usual soon …
Another Big Show Year Begins
The annual Cooyar Show has had its ups and downs since the first show was held in 1936 … disrupted by war, the weather and, of course, the pandemic.
Major Milestone For Wind Farm
Construction of the 436.5MW Tarong West Wind Farm is a major step closer following the announcement this week of Federal Government environmental approval for the project.
A Funny Thing Happened … Twice
A hail storm derailed last year’s Comedy For A Cause fundraiser for the Blackbutt & Benarkin Aged Care Association’s Greenhills Villas project.
Racegoers Love Valentine’s Day
Love was in the air at the Nanango Race Club’s Valentine’s Day meeting on Saturday … but unfortunately so were grey clouds and showers.
Furr-Ever Love On Valentine’s Day
More than 20 pets found their furr-ever homes at the special Valentine’s Open Day at the new Animal Management Centre in Kingaroy.
History Group Toasts 50 Years
The Bunya Mountains Natural History Association toasted its 50th birthday on Monday with a special celebration at its ‘Cedarvale’ museum.
Tarong Battery Comes Online
The $514 million 300MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Tarong Power Station has begun supplying electricity to the grid.
Two Decades Of Musical Magic
Two decades ago 16 people met at the Carrollee Hotel in Kingaroy to discuss an idea that seemed a little crazy at the time … to form a community orchestra for the South Burnett.
Local Artists On Show At Galleries
South Burnett art lovers had two gallery openings to choose from on Friday night, with both the Kingaroy and Wondai regional art galleries debuting their February exhibitions.
Friendly Invitation To Local JPs
The JPs In The Community Program volunteers in Kingaroy would like to issue an invitation to the almost 100 qualified Justices of the Peace in Kingaroy … please join us!
Major Retail Block Goes To Auction
Brisbane-based Deluca Corporation is selling a major retail site in Kingaroy.
Sizzling Soccer At Sevens
Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s massive Soccer Sevens carnival wrapped up on Sunday afternoon after two days of sizzling action across five fields.
Opportunity For Sports Clubs
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has encouraged all eligible organisations to put forward their shovel-ready projects for the next round of the Games On! Grassroots Sporting Infrastructure Program.
Boars Rip Up Bundy To Keep Shield
The South Burnett Boars have recorded back-to-back victories in the prestigious Goodchild Shield cricket competition, notching up a big win over Bundaberg.
Services Shoot Down Wolves
Kingaroy Services downed Wondai Wolves in a high-scoring South Burnett senior cricket match played in Kingaroy last Saturday.
Speedway Was The Winner!
The massive Kings Royal three-day weekend at Kingaroy Speedway had everything … soaring temperatures, a storm, doorhandle-to-doorhandle racing and crashes galore!
Reflecting, Respecting & Relaxing
The Australia Day long weekend was marked around the region with a swathe of events … from cane toad and yabby racing to dog jumping and boat races on dry land.
Locals Recognised In Honours
A former South Burnett Mayor and the current Deputy Mayor have both been awarded Medals of the Order of Australia in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List.
