Relay … Still Walking After 21 Years!
The South Burnett Relay For Life revived memories of classic fundraisers from the past with a return to the overnight formula for its 21 birthday celebration.
$3.96m Youth Park Buildings Open
A small ceremony was held in Kingaroy on Friday morning to mark the official opening of South Burnett CTC’s $3.96 million redevelopment in Somerset Street.
Museum Explores Murgon’s Heritage
Old-time skills were on display again at the Queensland Dairy and Heritage Museum’s annual Heritage Day in Murgon last Saturday.
Hot Competition At Art Acquisitive
The annual Acquisitive competition always attracts a big crowd to the Wondai Regional Art Gallery, but this year there were some unexpected guests … a team of firefighters.
Growers Question GRDC’s Priorities
Two South Burnett peanut growers are questioning why the Grains Research Development Corporation is prepared to invest $2 million to develop a new pigeonpea industry while the established peanut industry is fighting for the research, breeding and market support needed to survive.
SES Makes History At Cherbourg
History was made last week with the graduation of the first trainees to join Cherbourg’s new State Emergency Service unit.
South Burnett Is Pinking Up Again!
The South Burnett’s annual “Pinking Up South Burnett” campaign to support the McGrath Foundation was officially launched on Thursday morning with a generous $10,000 donation.
RSL Project Coming Together Quickly
The first sod was turned on Tuesday in a vacant block of land for an exciting new project in Kingaroy … but in reality construction has already begun!
Community Pauses In Respect
Communities across Australia paused on Tuesday for brief ceremonies to mark National Police Remembrance Day, an opportunity to reflect on the service of police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting their communities.
Training Awards Celebrate Our Best
The South Burnett celebrated its best apprentices and trainees at a gala dinner held on Saturday night at Kingaroy Town Hall.
Maidenwell Mixes It With The Best
The musical vibes were strong at the 3rd annual Maidenwell Music Mix held last weekend in the dedicated concert area behind the Maidenwell Hotel.
Teelah Bushfire ‘Contained’
The Teelah fire was burning safely behind containment lines on Thursday morning, despite a minor flare-up on the north-east corner of the incident.
Threat Eases But Fire Still Burning
The fire emergency in the Teelah area eased further on Wednesday, with the Queensland Fire Department’s alert level dropping to “STAY INFORMED” in the early evening.
Emergency Eases At Teelah
The fire alert in Teelah was lowered to “STAY PREPARED” at 6:26pm on Tuesday evening after a day of high drama in the rural locality north of Blackbutt.
Red Carpet Welcome For Year 12s
It was the turn of students from Saint Mary’s Catholic College to hit the red carpet last Friday night for their annual valedictory dinner.
Avocados Love A Little Rain
A little drizzle at the start of the 2026 Blackbutt Avocado Festival didn’t dampen enthusiasm for the annual celebration of the town’s most famous fruit.
Work Starts On Coles Supermarket
A small ceremony was held at the site of the former Kingaroy Shire Council Depot in Pound Street on Wednesday afternoon to mark the start of an exciting new project for the region.
2026 Formal Season Begins In Style
The 2026 South Burnett Year 12 School Formal season kicked off with a vengeance on Friday night with both Nanango State High School and St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy hosting gala events.
$62m Boost To Unlock Housing
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff has welcomed a massive $62.3 million State Government injection into infrastructure spending in the South Burnett which could allow several stalled housing projects in the region to proceed.
Mustangs Charge Home To Victory
The Murgon Mustangs were simply too strong at the end for Nanango in the South Burnett Rugby League’s Under 14s Grand Final played at Blackbutt last Saturday.
