Wondai Joins In Winter Craft
Winter seems to be the time for crafts in the South Burnett’s art world … and Wondai Regional Art Gallery has joined in the fun this month.
‘Not One Cent’ On Borumba: LNP
The Nationals have vowed not one cent of Commonwealth money will be spent on the Borumba Dam pumped hydro project if the Coalition wins power at the next Federal Election.
Local Groups To Share $304,000
Ten South Burnett community groups will receive a total of $304,027 in grants from the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Olivia’s Chasing Her Dreams
A desire to make a positive impact in the world has helped former Kingaroy State High School captain Olivia Eriksen pursue her nursing career with passion.
Winter Brings Craft To Gallery
Interested in pottery or perhaps mosaics? Print-making or macrame? Or maybe making a terrarium is more your style … then the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery is the place to explore over the next two months.
Stud Dogs Go Under The Hammer
Blackbutt farmer Peter Austin and his wife Kate are selling the results of a lifetime of breeding prized working dogs to turn their hands to avocados.
Campaign To Support Local News
The Local & Independent News Association (LINA) has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at growing diverse, community focussed voices in Australia’s embattled media landscape.
Centenary Draft Salutes Local Legend
After being washed out earlier this year, the Kumbia Charity Centenary Campdraft finally went ahead last weekend in a big weekend for the club … and for another local legend, retired butcher Brian Lenihan.
Three Killed In Highway Crash
Three people were killed in a collision between a B-Double truck and a car at Nanango on Thursday morning.
CTC Opens Neighbourhood Centre
South Burnett CTC’s new Neighbourhood Centre in Nanango aims to offer residents a wide range of community services and support programs.
Shed Helps Men … And LifeFlight
When Kingaroy Men’s Shed president Eric Ford lost his beloved wife Joan to dementia last July he had a gaping hole in his life.
MP Calls For Release Of Callide Report
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has again called for the release of a report into an incident three years ago at Callide Power Station which led to widespread blackouts in Queensland.
Playground Project Gets Go-Ahead
South Burnett Regional Council will proceed with the construction of a multipurpose sports court and ninja playground in Kingaroy’s Memorial Park despite a $400,000 blow-out in the project’s cost.
Kewpie To Host Special Field Day
Country music singer – and 4SB personality – Larry Cann will be the special guest at Kewpie Stockfeeds’ special Rural Industry Field Day in Kingaroy on Thursday.
Blackbutt Marks 90th Show
Blackbutt Show celebrated its 90th anniversary on Saturday … and the second year since it was resurrected after a four-year break.
Hard Work Pays Off For Cycle Club
The South Burnett’s latest tourist attraction was formally opened on Saturday morning at the Gordonbrook Dam recreation area.
Relay For Life Ready To Tackle Cancer
The South Burnett’s 2024 Relay For Life fundraising campaign officially began on Wednesday morning with a launch breakfast hosted by the Kingaroy RSL Club.
Players Ready To Tread The Boards
Cold war tensions, a love triangle and music by ABBA stars Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus … what more could you want? So have you booked your tickets to Chess yet?
Burrandowan’s Always In Style
The Burrandowan Picnic Races always attracts herds of thoroughbreds – both on and off the racetrack – to its annual outing.
Group Gets Keys To Old Church
Kilkivan and District Community Care Association has taken control of the 100-year-old former St Kevin’s Catholic Church but has described it as “a bittersweet victory”.
