Local Council Areas Rank Poorly
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council is the second most disadvantaged council area in Australia, according to 2021 data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Women Take Over Kingaroy Gallery
Kingaroy Art Gallery is filled this month by works by three very talented women, including pieces by a popular local artist who’s been keeping a low profile for the past few years.
Local ‘Super’ Cooking Oil Hits Market
Kingaroy-based Plenty Foods has releases a super high oleic safflower oil, the first on the Australian market.
Relay Breakfast Was Another Hit
Diners were bowled over at the launch on Thursday morning of the South Burnett’s annual Relay For Life fundraising campaign for Cancer Council Queensland.
Council Debates Future Of Centre
South Burnett Regional Council will consult the community about the future of the Old Boondooma School Community Centre before it decides whether to undertake six-figure repairs.
Rail Trail Relay Biggest Yet!
The third South Burnett Express Rail Trail Relay, run from Kingaroy to Wondai and back on Sunday, was the biggest yet!
‘About 200’ Landholders Affected
About 200 landholders – and 293 parcels of land – will be affected by the proposed 1km-wide Powerlink corridors for the Borumba pumped hydro project.
Powerlink Unveils Draft Routes
Powerlink has released its draft decision on the two transmission line corridors for the proposed Borumba Dam pumped hydro project.
Young And Old Remember Anzac
Residents young and old gathered in towns small and large across the South Burnett on Tuesday to commemorate the 108th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.
Your Guide To Anzac Day
Almost every town and village in the South Burnett will be pausing at some stage on Tuesday morning to commemorate Anzac Day.
Young Artists Wow Judges
The judges of the Barambah Youth Services Hub’s second annual art competition had a tough job picking the winners after a record number of entries were submitted.
Dusty Tracks Led To Tingoora
Friends and family members of Val and Graeme Wicks gathered at their Tingoora property last Saturday for a morning tea to launch a special book.
Nick Toasts Silver Medal Win
A little over two years ago, Clovely Estate head winemaker Nick Pesudovs started experimenting with a new product for the South Burnett … gin.
Another Big Weekend In Wondai
The hard-working volunteers from the Wondai Garden Expo committee could relax on Monday after a massive weekend.
Gardens Take Over Gallery
Wondai Regional Art Gallery burst into bloom last Thursday night for the annual Wondai Garden Expo- themed competition.
Telstra Lodges 5G Appeal
Amplitel, part of the Telstra Group, has filed a Notice of Appeal with the Queensland Planning and Environment Court in relation to its application to build a new mobile base station near Kingaroy.
Council To Spend $660k On PCYC
South Burnett Regional Council will spend the equivalent of a luxury home in Kingaroy to build two PWD toilets and renovate other toilets and showers at Murgon’s PCYC.
Pioneer Family Recognised At Races
A good crowd turned out at Nanango’s Lee Park racecourse on Easter Saturday to enjoy the racing, and wish local identities Barry and Mary Green a happy Golden Wedding anniversary.
Winning Day Despite Scoreboard Loss
They may not have come out on top on the scoreboard, but the Blackbutt Yarraman Junior Rugby League Club were the real winners at last Saturday’s “friendly” with the Nanango Stags.
‘South’ Golfers Win Inaugural Shield
Some of the best golfers from clubs across the South Burnett assembled in “North” and “South” teams at Murgon last Saturday to compete for the inaugural Price-Smith Shield.
