Police Blitz To Hit Local Roads
A targeted police traffic operation – Operation Whiskey Nitrox – will be hitting local roads from Saturday (November 30).
Muster Partnership Pays Off
The organisers of this year’s Heritage Country Muster are already looking forward to next year’s event in partnership with Heritage Bank Nanango.
VIC Delegates Visit Region
Almost 40 delegates representing Visitor Information Centres from across Queensland are discovering the magic of the South Burnett during a four-day visit to the region.
Changes In KCCI Executive Team
There have been some changes in the make-up of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s executive committee following the association’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday night.
Art Blossoms In The Forest
A two-day art exhibition held in a large white marquee on the Bunya Mountains at the weekend has proven two points … firstly, the natural beauty of the Bunya Mountains is a lure to artists who want to capture the magic in their works.
Nuclear Pros, Cons And Wish Lists
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff and three fellow councillors – Cr Deb Dennien, Cr Jane Erkens and Cr Linda Little – were among 10 witnesses called to give evidence at the recent House Select Committee inquiry into nuclear energy held in Nanango.
Murgon Student Wins Arts Award
An artwork by Murgon State High School student Ian Saltner will be shown at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) next year after it won a major award at a recent exhibition.
‘Items’ Found During Search For Jack
The mother of missing man Jack McLennan has asked volunteer searchers to gather at Ficks Crossing on Saturday morning after “significant items” were found earlier this week.
Cherbourg Shares Its Truth
There were strong messages and tears mixed with defiance and optimism at Cherbourg’s go-it-along truth-telling event on Monday morning.
Proud Night For Murgon Students
Family members and friends turned out in force on Friday evening to welcome Murgon State High School’s latest crop of beaming Year 12s as they arrived for their big formal night.
Kingaroy Style Was On Fire
A stream of glamorous graduates hit the red carpet on Thursday night at the Kingaroy State High School’s annual Year 12 formal.
$25,000 Gift For New LifeFlight Base
A recent appeal by LifeFlight to help fit out their new base on the Sunshine Coast has prompted a Kingaroy couple to dig deep into their pockets to support the project.
Volunteers Supported By Grants
Four more South Burnett community groups have received funding from the Federal Government’s 2023-24 Volunteer Grant Program.
Did You Remember To Remember?
A small parade to the Memorial Rotunda marked the start of the Remembrance Day commemoration in Kingaroy on Monday morning.
Art Sometimes Just Takes Guts
Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery is featuring works by four well-known art teachers – Bronwyn Langford Martoo, Tonita Penny, Marylaura Kato and Kahli Dawkings – in its November exhibition.
Artists Rise To The Challenge
When artists are set a challenge, the results can be outstanding.
Riders Fire Up For Movember
Did you see the convoy of postie bikes heading out of Kingaroy on Wednesday morning?
Stormy Start To Halloween
Heavy rain – and a blackout which affected more than 6000 Ergon Energy customers in the Nanango area – could not stop ghouls, ghosties, witches and warlocks from coming out on Halloween.
League Celebrates Another Big Year
The announcement of the 2024 South Burnett Rugby League “Team Of The Year” was a major highlight of this year’s SBRL end-of-season trophy presentations evening.
Frecklington Named Attorney-General
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has been appointed Attorney-General, Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity in the new LNP State Government.
