A New Racing Year Begins
The start of the new racing year was marked in the South Burnett with Nanango Race Club’s traditional Cup Day meeting on Saturday.
Kumbia Goes Crazy For A Night
Kumbia State School P&C’s major annual fundraiser is always a little bit crazy … and Saturday night was no different!
Home Engulfed In Flames
Two people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation after a home in Kumbia was destroyed by fire on Saturday night.
Captains Raise ‘Gold’ At Relay Dinner
Olympian Natalie Cook OAM put in another gold-medal performance at the Dinner With The Captains in Kingaroy on Saturday night.
Volunteers Nurture Nature
A group of keen volunteers marked National Tree Day on Sunday with a “weeding bee” at Kingaroy’s Carroll Nature Reserve.
Rates Tip Was On The Money
Anyone who attended last week’s economic update evening, hosted by the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce of Industry, won’t have been surprised by Tuesday’s interest rates announcement.
55 Million Years Ago Comes To Life
Here’s a special sneak peek inside Murgon’s multi-million dollar art gallery and fossil museum which is rapidly taking shape in Macalister Street!
Young Stars Rule At Mini Mods
The Wondai Wolves’ Mini Mods junior rugby league carnival has wrapped up for another year, after a “maxi” effort by volunteers, parents and, of course, the more than 1100 young players.
A Night Of Firsts (And A Bowler Hat)
Nanango Theatre Company is playing for laughs again with three light-hearted productions about to hit the stage on Friday.
League Stars Tackle Resilience
A chilly Kingaroy night couldn’t scare away patrons from the League Legends night hosted by the Kingaroy Men’s Shed on Saturday.
Proston Gears Up For Centenary
The Proston and District Heritage Association has unveiled some of the activities planned for the town’s huge Centenary weekend!
Quilters Hit The Winter Trail
The annual Quilt Trail is not only a highlight of the Winter Craft Festival, it’s also a highlight in the lives of the many keen quilters who are eager to show off the results of their days, months – and in some instances, years – of intricate work.
Acting Locally To Make A Change
A group of South Burnett residents have taken the maxim “think globally, act locally” to heart, forming a loose association hoping to create lasting change in the local region.
Wondai Celebration Steams Ahead
A small community committee in Wondai is working hard to ensure an important date in the town’s history is never forgotten.
Red Earth Looks Forward (And Back)
It’s been 10 years since the Red Earth Community Foundation was officially launched in the South Burnett, which was a good excuse to gather together recently to celebrate, reflect and set out a vision for the future.
Saints Celebrate AFL Heritage
New life was breathed into the old Kingaroy Bulldogs’ strip at the South Burnett Saints’ big Heritage Day on Saturday.
South Burnett Trainees Win Trophies
Two South Burnett finalists have brought home trophies from the Darling Downs and South West Region finals of the Queensland Training Awards, held on Friday night in Toowoomba.
Mountain Bike Trails Now Open
The long-awaited – but at times, controversial – Bunya Mountains Mountain Bike Trails project is now complete.
Wondai To Host QRL Clash
All eyes will be on Wondai Sportsground on Saturday when the Wolves host a game from the 2023 QRL competition.
Legends Tackle Having Fun
The International Legends of League returned to Cherbourg on Saturday for another 60 minutes of on-field mayhem which left everyone – including the ref! – laughing.
