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.
Comedy Takes Home $1000 Prize
For the second year in a row, members of the North Brisbane Theatre Company have taken out the $1000 Best Play award at the Heritage NananGO PLAYfest short play competition.
Many Cultures Unite In Kingaroy
Kingaroy’s Town Hall Forecourt was transformed into a sea of colour and music on Saturday for the South Burnett’s first “official” multicultural celebration.
Red Ants Toast Grand Final Win
Kingaroy proved that finishing as Minor Premiers was no fluke on Saturday when they lifted the South Burnett Rugby League’s A Grade Grand Final trophy at Blackbutt.
Maccas Plan For Nanango
Nanango could get its own McDonalds outlet if a Development Application submitted to the South Burnett Regional Council gets final approval.
Good Things Can Take Time
Everything comes to those who wait … even the Goomeri Show!
Young Talent On Show At Gallery
Kingaroy State High School’s talented art students have taken over the walls of the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery for September.
PLAYfest Is Back For More!
There’s no need to travel to Brisbane to Toowoomba to see quality live theatre when Heritage NananGO PLAYfest is in town!
Mustangs Charge Into Grand Final
Blackbutt fans’ hopes of a fairytale finish to their first season back in the South Burnett Rugby League’s A Grade competition were dashed on Saturday at Murgon Sportsground.
Kingaroy Locks In Grand Final Spot
Kingaroy Red Ants booked the first spot in the 2026 South Burnett Rugby League Grand Final after a gutsy 20-12 victory at home over the Blackbutt-Yarraman Timbertowners in the Major Semi-Final last Saturday.
Wondai Legend Honoured At Show
The 109th Wondai Show was overflowing with activities at the weekend … from a huge truck show to barrel racing, a bullride and a packed pavilion.
Kingaroy Shooters Bag Top Prizes
The Kingaroy Clay Target Club members have come home with a swag of ribbons after competing at the Dalby Gun Club’s annual two-day shoot.
School Celebrates Another Milestone
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington officially opened St John’s Lutheran School’s new multi-million dollar “T Block” for Year 6 students at a small celebration at the school last week.
Champion Effort To Beat Cancer
“When cancer affects one of our own, they will not face it alone.”
