Champion Effort At Goomeri Show
The 2025 Goomeri Show was sizzling on Saturday, and we’re not just talking about the weather!
Diners Dig Deep For LifeFlight
Kingaroy Men’s Shed were all ready to host their annual Dinner Under The Stars on March 8 … until TC Alfred started hanging around off the Queensland coast.
Museum Keeps Memories Alive
The Kingaroy Heritage Museum marked its centenary – or, probably more accurately, the centenary of electricity in Kingaroy – with an open day and markets on Saturday morning.
Working Together To Close The Gap
With only four of the 19 Closing The Gaps targets on track, there doesn’t seem to be a lot to celebrate in regards to First Nations health.
Aunty Ruth Steals The Show!
Two local superstars travelled back to the South Burnett this week for a very special event at Murgon State High School.
Blue Gums To Be Cut Down
A small stand of closely planted eucalypts on the corner of Haly and Albert streets in Kingaroy will be removed and replaced with five “suitable” street trees, after a split vote in the South Burnett Regional Council on Wednesday.
D-Day For Tingoora Hall
D-Day has arrived for the much-loved but dilapidated Tingoora Hall, with the South Burnett Regional Council opening tenders for its removal or demolition.
Murgon Celebrates Show Success!
The 101st Murgon Show at the weekend was “beyond expectations”, a delighted Show Society president Josh Steinhardt said on Monday.
Afghanistan … Lest We Forget
There doesn’t appear to be any official day of commemoration on Australia’s national calendar to acknowledge the sacrifice of Afghanistan war veterans, which is ironic as it is the country’s longest war.
Ros Gregor: A Community Champion
Former Nanango Deputy Mayor – and community champion – Ros Gregor died this week after a long illness, aged 83.
We’re Ready For A Great Show!
Excitement is building for this weekend’s Murgon Show … the Showgirls and Rural Ambassador have been chosen, and the countdown is now on for a big two-day event which will be topped off by fireworks and a bullride on Saturday night!
Maidenwell’s Ready For Action!
Tanduringie State School P&C’s volunteers are working hard to make this Saturday night the best bullride yet at Maidenwell!
Proston’s Effort Blows Away Visitors
They’re built tough at Proston … a little thing like a Tropical Cyclone brewing off the coast wasn’t going to stop the 67th annual show from going ahead on Saturday.
$4.5m Promise To Fix Estate Roads
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce announced a surprise $4.5 million commitment to fund Stage 2 of the Wondai Industrial Estate during a trip to the South Burnett on Thursday.
Cyclone Modelling ‘Favourable’
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group, which held its quarterly meeting on Thursday in Kingaroy, says the modelling for TC Alfred looks “favourable” for the South Burnett.
Field Day Offers Growers Options
South Burnett growers had the opportunity recently to learn more about new options available when they consider their next summer crop.
Men’s Shed Dream Comes True
Almost four years after the project started, the Kingaroy Men’s Shed on Saturday celebrated the opening of their new woodworking shed near Kingaroy Airport.
Be Prepared, Not Alarmed: Council
The South Burnett community has been asked to “Be Prepared But Not Alarmed” as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the south-east Queensland coast.
South Burnett Wins Nailbiter
South Burnett took home the Goodchild Shield trophy after a nailbiting Grand Final played at Murgon Showgrounds last Sunday.
Legendary Fun Comes To Kingaroy
A large crowd gathered at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday for a family day of rugby league topped off by the craziness of the International Legends Of League.
