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.
Eric’s Our Citizen Of The Year!
Kingaroy Men’s Shed president Eric Ford has been named the South Burnett’s 2026 Citizen Of The Year.
Fans Flock To Kings Royal XIV
Speedway fans and competitors from across Australia are camped out in Kingaroy ahead of three huge nights of racing at the Kingaroy Speedway.
Nationals Quit Coalition … Again
“Remaining in a Coalition with the Liberal Party under the leadership of Sussan Ley has become untenable and cannot continue.”
Australia Day: What’s Happening
The countdown is on to the Australia Day long weekend, and as usual there’s heaps of activities happening around the South Burnett region!
Three Die In Fiery Crash
Police are appealing for any possible witnesses following an horrific head-on collision on the Bunya Highway on Monday night in which three people died.
Camps Help Young Eagles Soar
The future of rugby league is looking good in the South Burnett with 85 young people taking part in two “Beyond The Nest” training camps at the weekend.
Long-Desired Waste Depot Opens
The new Maidenwell Waste Transfer facility was officially unveiled to the public by South Burnett councillors on Thursday afternoon.
Crime: Residents Want Answers
Murgon Town Hall was packed again on Wednesday night for the follow-up public forum on local crime … this time with Attorney-General Deb Frecklington in attendance.
Rockin’ Kingaroy’s Town Hall
The amazing journey that Rockin Our Abilities has been on since 2021 culminated in a massive concert at Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday morning.
Hampers Spreading Christmas Cheer
Nearly 200 Christmas hampers will be heading out over the next few days to help South Burnett residents enjoy a better Christmas.
49 Charged During Police ‘Surge’
Senior police have praised Operation Martello – the week-long “surge” of police into the South Burnett – as a success after 49 people were charged with a total of 202 offences.
Santa Enjoys Making History
Santa Claus dropped in last week at the Christmas break-up of the South Burnett Genealogical and Family History Society at Kingaroy RSL Club.
Christmas Bargains At Wondai Gallery
The Wondai Regional Art Gallery could be the place to visit if you’re after a last-minute Christmas gift!
Penny Farthing Tribute Unveiled
Visitors to Wondai’s Coronation Park may have noticed an unusual sight on Wednesday morning … a new park bench was springing up at the rear of the Wondai Art Gallery.
Police Launch Special Operation
A week-long special police operation – dubbed “Operation Martello” – launched by police on Monday to counter a spike of crime in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas has already resulted in five arrests.
Urgent Appeal To Premier On Crime
The Murgon Business and Development Association has issued an urgent appeal to the State Government to take action on the escalating crime in the Murgon, Cherbourg and Wondai areas.
