Singing, Dancing … And Lots Of Fun!
Every Wednesday morning for about the past six months, up to 30 people gather in Kingaroy to sing, dance, play music, jump about … and basically have fun.
Ride 4 Relay Plans Grand Finale
More than 20 cyclists will be hitting the road soon to take part in the very last Ride 4 Relay fundraiser for South Burnett Relay For Life.
Future ‘Green’ Dollars For Council
South Burnett Regional Council has adopted a policy which should ensure that hundreds of thousands of dollars from future renewable energy developments will flow into Council coffers and the local community for the whole life of projects.
Festival Celebrates Fun And Fitness
Yarraman’s Station Park was overrun with cyclists – and festivalgoers – on Saturday for the Yarraman Festival, a celebration which greets the cyclists taking part in the annual Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Festival Of Cycling.
Spotlight On Airport Plans Only
Attempts to turn consultations about the future of the Kingaroy Airport Precinct into a discussion about the proposed Tarong West Wind Farm work camp were firmly, but politely, waved away at an information session on Friday morning.
Records Tumble At Express Relay
A number of records fell at Sunday’s South Burnett Express Rail Trail Relay running event in Kingaroy.
Entries Now Open For Awards!
Entries are now open for the 4th annual South Burnett Training & Business Awards which will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall on September 26.
Kingaroy TAFE Celebrates 40 Years
The annual South Burnett Careers Market at Queensland TAFE’s Kingaroy campus took on a special meaning last Friday … it was the facility’s 40th birthday!
Arts Grant Reboots Local Tourism
South Burnett tourism promotion has taken a big step forward, thanks to a huge project completed recently via a Regional Arts Development Fund grant.
Auxiliary Celebrates 80 Years
Members of the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch & Citizens’ Auxiliary returned to their roots last Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the organisation.
Students Enjoy A Deadly Day
Students from Kingaroy State School and Kingaroy State High School joined together to celebrate “50 Years Of Deadly” on Tuesday.
Visitors Explore Winter Quilt Trail
A stunning blue quilt, “Pacific Gems”, has been voted the winner of the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery’s “Battle Of The Quilts” competition.
Huge Day For Young And Old
There were a lot of tired young rugby league players – and even more tired adult volunteers – at the end of the annual Wondai Wolves Mini Mods carnival at Wondai Sportsground.
Work Camp: Have Your Say
The public notification period for the proposed workers’ camp near Kingaroy Airport opened on Friday (July 17).
UniSQ Drops Into Kingaroy
A team from the University of Southern Queensland dropped into Kingaroy this week to say g’day to local business leaders and introduce recently appointed Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Mazerolle.
Council To Spend $155m In 2026-27
Most South Burnett residents will pay just 2.95 per cent more for their base rates in 2026-27 – well under the inflation rate of 4 per cent – despite the South Burnett Regional Council planning to spend more than $155 million during the same period.
Row Erupts Over Work Camp
Final approvals for the Tarong West Wind Farm project are yet to be given the green light by the State Government, but that has not stopped angst in the local community over the site of a proposed work camp for the project.
Old Boys & New Boys Celebrate
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for the Wondai Wolves … last Saturday it was their annual Old Boys Day and this weekend they’re hosting the massive Mini Mods Carnival!
Wondai Salutes Selfless Service
Wondai might not have a very strong connection to the ocean but that didn’t stop the 2026 Reserve Forces Day commemorations last Sunday from honouring the service of naval reservists.
Yarraman Car Show Shines Again
Car lovers were in heaven on Saturday at the annual Yarraman Show & Shine which attracted more than 100 vehicles to the Errol Munt Sportsgrounds.
