Big Weekend For Warriors
Wooroolin Warriors were too strong for Murgon Crusaders in the Grand Final of the Gympie A Grade One-Day cricket competition played on Saturday in Gympie.
Kingaroy Gets Into the Spirit
A ceremony to create 15 new Australian citizens was the highlight of Sunday morning’s Australia Day event in Kingaroy.
Flags Fly High At Nanango
Nanango Showgrounds took on a larrikin feel on Sunday morning for the town’s annual Australia Day event.
Aussie Flavour At Kumbia
Kumbia’s popular “Cheap As Chips” fundraising dinner for the Hall Committee took on an Australia Day feel on Saturday night.
South Burnett Says Thank You
Blackbutt Memorial Hall was packed on Saturday afternoon for the South Burnett Regional Council’s annual Australia Day awards ceremony.
Who Will Be King Of Kingaroy?
The biggest weekend of the South Burnett Speedway’s annual calendar roared into action at the Kingaroy Showgrounds track on Friday afternoon.
Cool Way To Enjoy Holidays
Two big Beyond The Nest camps have kept young South Burnett rugby league players busy brushing up their skills during the school holidays.
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.
