Big Change At Lyle Vidler Oval
Years of fundraising and grant writing have paid off with the official opening on Saturday of new all-inclusive changerooms at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
Council Votes Down Kingaroy BESS
South Burnett councillors have unanimously rejected an initial recommendation from Council staff to approve a Development Application for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Kingaroy Solar Farm.
Rotary Drives Home Road Safety
Kingaroy State High School is this week hosting the annual RYDA – Rotary Youth Driver Awareness – program for South Burnett Year 11 students.
Bunyas Lunch Marks 10th Birthday
Members of the Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc gathered for lunch on Sunday to mark 10 years since the group was formed.
‘Big Marn’ Helps A Big Launch
The South Burnett’s annual Relay For Life fundraising campaign officially kicked off on Friday morning with some big news … the 2026 Relay will return to the overnight formula which was so popular in the old days!
Artists Old And New In Gallery
Three new exhibitions have taken over the walls of the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery for May.
Big Day Of Racing At Burrandowan
One of the biggest crowds seen in years enjoyed a huge day and night on Saturday at the Burrandowan Picnic Races.
Bio-Fertiliser Project Put To Council
A Development Application has been lodged with the South Burnett Regional Council for the construction of a high-tech bio-fertiliser processing facility north of Nanango.
Recycling Point Opens In Proston
Proston is the latest South Burnett town to get a dedicated Containers For Change authorised container refund point.
New Home For Old Wondai Sign
An old metal sign that looked destined to be scrapped has been restored, thanks to the Wondai Men’s Shed and the intervention of South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff.
Art That Moves And Challenges
The results of a unique challenge to create an artwork every week – and document the process – are at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month.
Another Big Year At Kingaroy Show!
A few light showers on Saturday morning didn’t deter the crowds from attending Kingaroy’s big two-day show at the weekend.
Excellent Visit By Her Excellency
Queensland Governor Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM met hundreds of South Burnett residents during her Vice-Regal visit last week … everyone from Kingaroy schoolchildren to the volunteer team at Nanango’s Ringsfield House.
Nanango Remembers Its Fallen
Nanango RSL Sub-Branch members had a very busy Anzac Day, with visits to war graves, services and a town march as well as fellowship with fellow veterans who travelled back to town for the commemorations.
Rain Falls Like Tears During Last Post
A few light showers could not disrupt Kingaroy’s Anzac Day commemorations on Saturday morning.
Murgon Remembers In Style
Murgon’s Anzac Day commemorations began in the early hours of Saturday morning and wrapped up in the afternoon with the announcement of Murgon’s annual Anzac Art Prize.
Anzac Day In Our Towns
Anzac Day commemorations were held on Saturday in almost every town and village around the South Burnett.
Crowds Unwind At Anzac Day Races
The South Burnett Race Club’s annual Anzac Day Races at Wondai always attract a big crowd on the public holiday, with attendees keen to unwind after morning commemorations around the region.
Great Show With A Serious Message
The Heritage Bank Nanango 117th Show had everything a visitor could want … animals (of all sorts), exciting action (trots, barrel racing, a rodeo), amusement rides and fireworks!
Why The First Minutes Matter!
It took only seconds for Mondure farmer Clive Weier, 89, to lose his right hand in an auger but a split-second reaction from his neighbour saved his life.
