Swimmers Make A Splash
More than 120 swimmers were in action at the Kingaroy Aquatic Centre on Saturday for the Kingaroy Redfins’ annual swimming carnival.
Residents Share Hopes And Fears
A Facebook group discussing a recent spike in juvenile crime in the Wondai area entered the real world on Saturday with residents gathering at the Wondai Diggers Club to air their feelings.
Tasty Gifts Baked With Love
The caring cooks from South Burnett Baked Relief are at it again, this time helping out families who have been hit by the recent storms and flash flooding.
Elderly Man Injured In Storm
An elderly man suffered a head injury during the wild storm which whipped Kingaroy and surrounding areas on Monday evening.
CTC Unveils $3.96m Development
South Burnett CTC has announced plans for a $3.968 million redevelopment of its facilities at the Kingaroy Youth Park in Somerset Street.
$15.45m For Youth Crime Taskforce
The State Government announced $15.452 million funding on Monday to secure the future of the Youth Crime Taskforce, a key part of Queensland Police’s crackdown on youth crime.
Flood Chaos Hits Kingaroy
Emergency services scrambled to help people stranded in floodwaters after a dangerous storm pelted Kingaroy and surrounding areas on Monday night.
Another Milestone For Kumbia Hall
The community-led project to save the historic Kumbia Hall passed a major milestone on Thursday with concrete being poured to finish the installation of another 56 stumps.
Jack’s Death Still Haunts Johan
Amateur archaeologist Johan Vanderwalle – the man who uncovered the body of missing World War I soldier Jack Hunter almost 20 years ago – made an emotional return visit to Nanango last week to catch up with members of the Hunter family.
Generosity Spreads Love At Christmas
The culmination of the 2024 Christmas Food Drive was laid out for all to see on Tuesday morning in Kingaroy … 150 hampers, 100 red bags packed with goods plus 50 hams!
St Vinnies Ready To Help
Kingaroy’s St Vincent de Paul Conference has already supported more than 800 people this year with emergency assistance, and they’re about to help even more over Christmas.
‘We Want To Have A Look At Nuclear’
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff says public sentiment in the South Burnett is supportive of investigating nuclear power generation in the region.
Council Gives A Helping Ham
Christmas will be a little bit brighter for families in Cherbourg this year, thanks to the generosity of the local Council.
Trio Of Friends Takes Over Gallery
Artists Muriel Patterson, Lois Ward and Christine Hopkins have taken over the walls of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery for the next two months with their quirky exhibition, “A Brush With Friends”.
$100,000 Gift To Help Students
When people retire, their employer sometimes hands them a gift … but Kingaroy State High School’s Leanne Krosch has turned this tradition upside down in a huge way.
Hot New Look For Old Fire Station
There’s a new business at Wooroolin which is now welcoming visitors exploring the Rail Trail – and local residents – alike.
Christmas Lunch Brings Smiles
The annual Mayor’s Community Lunch attracted more than 180 diners to Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday to help celebrate Christmas.
Christmas Spirit Hits Wondai
Christmas spirit burst out in Wondai on Wednesday evening with the town’s annual Christmas Carols in Coronation Park.
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like …
The clock’s counting down quickly to Christmas! There’s already been a few big Christmas carols events held in the South Burnett, including Sunday night’s show at the Kingaroy Town Hall.
Old Days Live On At Booie Hall
It’s hard to imagine these days when there are cameras everywhere, but no one really seems to know exactly when the Booie Farmers Hall was officially opened.
