Vandals Target War Memorial
The Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-Branch has been assured the damage to the historic Memorial Park Rotunda will be repaired in time for Remembrance Day commemorations.
Driving Spree: Man Charged
A 20-year-old man faces 10 charges after an alleged spree of dangerous driving across the South Burnett.
‘Error’ Blamed For Bio-Fertiliser Lapse
The team behind the proposed Glan Devon Bio-Fertiliser Project are blaming an “administrative error” for the lapse of their Development Application for the project but are determined to press ahead.
Wondai Races Abandoned
The South Burnett Race Club’s annual Caulfield Cup Day meeting at Wondai was called off on Saturday afternoon before it could even start.
Saints Begin Season In Style
Saints – which clinched the premiership in their debut appearance in 2025-26 – have begun the 2026-27 South Burnett cricket competition in style with a decisive win over Kingaroy Services.
Yarraman Celebrates 125 Years
Here’s to the next 125 years! This is how P&C secretary Tamara Nunn launched the official proceedings at the Yarraman P-9 State School’s 125th celebrations on Saturday.
Showgrounds Blossom For Expo
The second outing by the Wondai Garden Expo committee at the Wondai Showgrounds proved to be another success for organisers last month.
Celebration Makes Wooroolin Proud
Wooroolin State School celebrated its 125th birthday recently in the shade of the massive camphor laurel tree planted in the schoolgrounds on an Arbor Day many decades ago.
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.
