Tarong Battery Comes Online
The $514 million 300MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Tarong Power Station has begun supplying electricity to the grid.
Two Decades Of Musical Magic
Two decades ago 16 people met at the Carrollee Hotel in Kingaroy to discuss an idea that seemed a little crazy at the time … to form a community orchestra for the South Burnett.
Local Artists On Show At Galleries
South Burnett art lovers had two gallery openings to choose from on Friday night, with both the Kingaroy and Wondai regional art galleries debuting their February exhibitions.
Friendly Invitation To Local JPs
The JPs In The Community Program volunteers in Kingaroy would like to issue an invitation to the almost 100 qualified Justices of the Peace in Kingaroy … please join us!
Major Retail Block Goes To Auction
Brisbane-based Deluca Corporation is selling a major retail site in Kingaroy.
Sizzling Soccer At Sevens
Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s massive Soccer Sevens carnival wrapped up on Sunday afternoon after two days of sizzling action across five fields.
Opportunity For Sports Clubs
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has encouraged all eligible organisations to put forward their shovel-ready projects for the next round of the Games On! Grassroots Sporting Infrastructure Program.
Boars Rip Up Bundy To Keep Shield
The South Burnett Boars have recorded back-to-back victories in the prestigious Goodchild Shield cricket competition, notching up a big win over Bundaberg.
Services Shoot Down Wolves
Kingaroy Services downed Wondai Wolves in a high-scoring South Burnett senior cricket match played in Kingaroy last Saturday.
Speedway Was The Winner!
The massive Kings Royal three-day weekend at Kingaroy Speedway had everything … soaring temperatures, a storm, doorhandle-to-doorhandle racing and crashes galore!
Reflecting, Respecting & Relaxing
The Australia Day long weekend was marked around the region with a swathe of events … from cane toad and yabby racing to dog jumping and boat races on dry land.
Locals Recognised In Honours
A former South Burnett Mayor and the current Deputy Mayor have both been awarded Medals of the Order of Australia in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List.
Eric’s Our Citizen Of The Year!
Kingaroy Men’s Shed president Eric Ford has been named the South Burnett’s 2026 Citizen Of The Year.
Fans Flock To Kings Royal XIV
Speedway fans and competitors from across Australia are camped out in Kingaroy ahead of three huge nights of racing at the Kingaroy Speedway.
Nationals Quit Coalition … Again
“Remaining in a Coalition with the Liberal Party under the leadership of Sussan Ley has become untenable and cannot continue.”
Australia Day: What’s Happening
The countdown is on to the Australia Day long weekend, and as usual there’s heaps of activities happening around the South Burnett region!
Three Die In Fiery Crash
Police are appealing for any possible witnesses following an horrific head-on collision on the Bunya Highway on Monday night in which three people died.
Camps Help Young Eagles Soar
The future of rugby league is looking good in the South Burnett with 85 young people taking part in two “Beyond The Nest” training camps at the weekend.
Long-Desired Waste Depot Opens
The new Maidenwell Waste Transfer facility was officially unveiled to the public by South Burnett councillors on Thursday afternoon.
Crime: Residents Want Answers
Murgon Town Hall was packed again on Wednesday night for the follow-up public forum on local crime … this time with Attorney-General Deb Frecklington in attendance.
