Kingaroy TAFE Celebrates 40 Years
The annual South Burnett Careers Market at Queensland TAFE’s Kingaroy campus took on a special meaning last Friday … it was the facility’s 40th birthday!
Arts Grant Reboots Local Tourism
South Burnett tourism promotion has taken a big step forward, thanks to a huge project completed recently via a Regional Arts Development Fund grant.
Auxiliary Celebrates 80 Years
Members of the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch & Citizens’ Auxiliary returned to their roots last Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the organisation.
Students Enjoy A Deadly Day
Students from Kingaroy State School and Kingaroy State High School joined together to celebrate “50 Years Of Deadly” on Tuesday.
Visitors Explore Winter Quilt Trail
A stunning blue quilt, “Pacific Gems”, has been voted the winner of the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery’s “Battle Of The Quilts” competition.
Huge Day For Young And Old
There were a lot of tired young rugby league players – and even more tired adult volunteers – at the end of the annual Wondai Wolves Mini Mods carnival at Wondai Sportsground.
Work Camp: Have Your Say
The public notification period for the proposed workers’ camp near Kingaroy Airport opened on Friday (July 17).
UniSQ Drops Into Kingaroy
A team from the University of Southern Queensland dropped into Kingaroy this week to say g’day to local business leaders and introduce recently appointed Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Mazerolle.
Council To Spend $155m In 2026-27
Most South Burnett residents will pay just 2.95 per cent more for their base rates in 2026-27 – well under the inflation rate of 4 per cent – despite the South Burnett Regional Council planning to spend more than $155 million during the same period.
Row Erupts Over Work Camp
Final approvals for the Tarong West Wind Farm project are yet to be given the green light by the State Government, but that has not stopped angst in the local community over the site of a proposed work camp for the project.
Old Boys & New Boys Celebrate
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for the Wondai Wolves … last Saturday it was their annual Old Boys Day and this weekend they’re hosting the massive Mini Mods Carnival!
Wondai Salutes Selfless Service
Wondai might not have a very strong connection to the ocean but that didn’t stop the 2026 Reserve Forces Day commemorations last Sunday from honouring the service of naval reservists.
Yarraman Car Show Shines Again
Car lovers were in heaven on Saturday at the annual Yarraman Show & Shine which attracted more than 100 vehicles to the Errol Munt Sportsgrounds.
50 Years Of Deadly At Cherbourg
A big crowd turned out at Cherbourg’s Anzac Memorial Park on Tuesday to celebrate “50 Years Of Deadly”, the 2026 theme for NAIDOC Week.
Cyclists Enjoy Kicking Up The Dust
Did you notice all the extra cyclists around the region at the weekend … kicking up the dust and adding dollars to the local economy?
Perfect Weekend For Runners!
The weather was perfect at the weekend for Wondai’s annual running festival … not too hot, not too cold and just right for some very fast times!
Rotary Ready For Another Big Year
The completion of the Rotary Park project in Haly Street is one of the main aims the Kingaroy Rotary Club has on its books for 2026-27.
Hospital Honour For Lady Flo
A commitment made by then-Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk at the opening of the new Kingaroy Hospital four years ago became a reality on Tuesday.
Second Time Success For Murgon
It was a very busy weekend in the South Burnett, but the rescheduled Murgon Show last Saturday was still a popular outing for many families … especially the rodeo and fireworks on Saturday night.
Murgon Pair Are Off To The Ekka
Murgon Show Society scooped the pool at the recent South Burnett Sub-Chamber finals dinner, hosted by the Nanango Show Society.
