Farmers Angered By Green Laws
At least 120 South Burnett landowners packed into the Kingaroy Town Common Hall on Thursday
Peanuts Steal The Kingaroy Show
Wet weather threw plans for last year’s Kingaroy Show into disarray so show organisers breathed a sigh of relief at the weekend when everything went off without a hitch this time around.
QCWA Unveils A Country Kitchen
South Burnett QCWA members have taken up the challenge of trying to improve the health of local residents by offering a five-part Jamie Oliver-style cooking course in Kingaroy.
Haunting Tale Of Two Brothers
Amateur archaeologist Johan Vanderwalle received a phone call one day in 2006 which changed his life, and the lives of families on the other side of the world.
Tracey Shares Her Triumphs And Sadness
The South Burnett’s 2016 Relay For Life fundraising campaign was officially launched on Friday morning with an emotional talk by Aussie swimming star Tracey Wickham.
Big Crowds Expected For Kingaroy Show
The 109th Kingaroy Show will be running on Saturday and Sunday, and organisers are hoping for fine weather and bumper crowds this year.
Lots Of Fun At Nanango Show
The Nanango Show had something for everyone … from Peppa Pig and train rides for the kids, to motorbike barrel racing, a cutting competition and trots on the main oval.
Wondai Salutes Anzac Legacy
Wondai’s traditional Anzac Day race meeting always attracts a good crowd of punters after the morning’s commemorations have wound up, but the seriousness of the day is not forgotten.
They Shall Grow Not Old …
South Burnett residents made sure the sacrifices of the first Anzacs – and their successors in all conflicts since – were not forgotten on Monday.
Blackbutt Turns On The Shine
The second annual Blackbutt Show, Shine & Swap Meet had a lot more “shine” this year … in both spit and polish, and warm autumn weather.
RYDA Drives Home The Risks
South Burnett roads should be a little bit safer after another 300 or so Year 11 students were put through the day-long RYDA program in Kingaroy this week.
TAFE Celebrates Past & Present
TAFE’s Kingaroy campus celebrated its 30th birthday on Tuesday evening with lots of food, drinks, music, memories and three special awards.
Numbers Slightly Down, But Spirits High
Numbers may have been slightly down at this year’s Kingaroy Show Ball, but the mood last Saturday night was decidedly upbeat.
Dibley Lives Again … On Stage
The magic of live theatre will be returning to Nanango at the end of April and the Nanango Theatre Company is getting ready to tickle your funny bone … if you’re up for it.
Thank You For Your Service …
“Thank you for your service. Lest We Forget” … With these words another red poppy was solemnly placed on a serviceman’s grave at Memerambi Cemetery.
Jasmine’s Living The Dream
Former Kingaroy High School student Jasmine Bonwick is just a couple of months away from making a dream come true.
Rates: How Do We Compare In 2016?
In 2014, southburnett.com.au carried out a detailed study which compared South Burnett rates with other Queensland councils
Polocrosse Is A Family Affair
Tansey Polocrosse Club’s Hafey family will be heading off to NSW next week to take part in the 25th Australian Polocrosse National Championships.
QDO Slams Planned Power Rises
The proposed power price rises released recently have shocked many agricultural consumers, according to the Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation.
O’Brien Wins Wide Bay Preselection
Kilkivan police officer-in-charge – and LNP Vice-President – Llew O’Brien has won pre-selection for the Federal seat of Wide Bay.
