Friendly Groups Share Open Day
Two local groups with vastly different interests – but with members who love to have a chat! – hosted an Open Day at the old 1913 Council Chambers in Kingaroy this week.
Most Council Fees To Rise 2.7pc
South Burnett Regional Council has adopted a new register of fees and charges for 2026-27, a necessary step ahead of it bringing down its annual Budget on July 15 .
Ag Forum To Highlight Farm Fears
South Burnett farmers and community leaders worried about the future of Queensland agriculture will be airing their concerns this week at a special Ag Horizons Forum in Kingaroy.
Jim Navigated His Life With Courage
Former Wondai resident Jim Burns lived with a severe disability from childhood.
Site Chosen For Fire Station
A site has been chosen for Kingaroy’s much-needed new fire station … in the Barron Park Drive industrial estate, located parallel to the Bunya Highway.
Cherbourg Says ‘Ngara’ To Cabinet
The residents of Cherbourg’s Boys Dormitory – which closed in the 1970s – would have been more than a little surprised by the visitors who filled its walls on Monday.
Kingaroy Welcomes Cabinet Visitors
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington welcomed Premier David Crisafulli and 17 of her Ministerial colleagues to Kingaroy at the weekend as part of a special “Country Cabinet” visit to the region.
Eagles Draw First Blood In Battle
Round 1 of the Cobbo-Fuller Rugby League Cup became a stampede on a chilly Saturday afternoon in Kingaroy last weekend.
‘If You See Something, Say It’
South Burnett residents are being urged to step up and share information to Crime Stoppers about drug dealing – and drug use – in the region.
Murder Mystery In Nanango
It’s a quiet English village (aren’t they always?) until a mystery ad appears in the local newspaper, residents gather at Miss Blacklock’s house and gunshots ring out …
Wondai Races Cut Short
Wondai’s annual winter race meeting on Saturday was cut short but that didn’t stop all the off-track activities going ahead.
Green Light For Coles Supermarket
South Burnett Regional Council has approved an application by Coles to build a supermarket complex on the vacant land in Pound Street, Kingaroy.
Hanson Unveils Two Candidates
One Nation founder Senator Pauline Hanson endorsed two future local candidates during her tour of the South Burnett at the weekend.
RES Reaches Out To Local Businesses
Tarong West Wind Farm developers RES hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s recent meet’n’greet, ensuring a big crowd turned up to hear more about the project.
Operation Auster Targets Road Safety
You weren’t imagining it if you thought there were a lot more police out and about in the South Burnett this week …
Extra Attractions At Autumn Races
Nanango’s annual Autumn Race Meeting last Saturday was extra special for both punters and fashionistas with special competitions happening both on and off the track.
‘Wind Wars’ Comes To Kumbia
Two years ago, ABC-TV’s Four Corners highlighted the “Wind Wars” dividing regional communities, featuring conservationist and wildlife photographer Steven Nowakowski.
Blackbutt’s A Cut Above The Rest
Blackbutt cemented its reputation as a “timber town” at its annual show last weekend, with big crowds turning out to watch the woodchopping and chainsaw competitions.
Big Change At Lyle Vidler Oval
Years of fundraising and grant writing have paid off with the official opening on Saturday of new all-inclusive changerooms at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
Council Votes Down Kingaroy BESS
South Burnett councillors have unanimously rejected an initial recommendation from Council staff to approve a Development Application for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Kingaroy Solar Farm.
