Coffees To Break Down Barriers
Queensland Police’s “mobile police station on wheels” set up in Kingaroy on Tuesday morning as part of a local “Coffee With A Cop” initiative at Kingaroy Mall.
Police ‘Surge’ After Crime Spike
Police have arrested and charged four people – and are searching for another two – after a spike in car thefts and property crime in Murgon, Wondai and Cherbourg at the weekend.
Young Artists Blossom At Wondai
Wondai’s Autumn Garden Expo is on this weekend, so it’s time again for the Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s now-traditional Garden Expo Art Competition.
Big Easter Saturday At Nanango
Nanango’s Easter Races were big in lots of ways … a huge crowd, big fields and a large Fashions of the Field competition.
Wild Horse Finalist In Awards
Wild Horse FM’s “Shoot The Breeze” interview program has been named as a finalist in a prestigious new national awards competition.
What Is The Future Of Farming?
Former South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell OAM is worried about the future of farming in the South Burnett, especially now in the wake of the Iran crisis.
Council May Have To Delay Projects
South Burnett Regional Council plans to review projects “to see whether they can be delayed or re-scoped” in light of supply challenges stemming from the Middle East war.
Happy Birthday To Us!
southburnett.com.au celebrated a milestone on Thursday: the 14th year since we swapped to a daily news format as well as our 26th year serving the South Burnett with information about local events and businesses.
KCCI Lands At The Old Hangar
The Bjelke-Petersen family hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s March meet’n’greet at possibly the best-known property in the Kingaroy area, ‘Bethany’.
Brenton Unveils His Debut Novel
Former South Burnett resident Brenton Cullen has gone from selling books in the Kingaroy Mall to publishing his first novel for children and young adults.
Trail Users Alarmed By Planned Laws
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has urged people to have their say about proposed e-bike legislation after local rail trail users expressed concerns.
Saints Celebrate Grand Final Win!
Saints wrapped up their inaugural year in the South Burnett Cricket Association’s senior competition by overwhelming Wooroolin Warriors in the Grand Final played at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy last weekend.
Big Weekend For Book Lovers
It’s that time of year again … Bookarama! The favourite weekend of the year for South Burnett book lovers.
Rural Firefighters Recognised
A small ceremony was held at Nanango last week to hand over three new trucks to local rural fire brigades, and recognise the service of a dozen local volunteers.
Tiana Wins David Bryce Art Award
South Burnett artist Tiana Justine has added another major South Burnett art prize to her trophy case … taking home the $1500 first prize in the prestigious David Bryce Rural Art Awards.
Free Trade Deal Angers Ag Lobby
Producer groups have expressed dismay at the outcome of the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations, details of which were released on Tuesday morning at Parliament House in Canberra.
New Toilets Are A Smash Hit
Tennis players in Kingaroy have a flush – oops, flash – new amenities block thanks to a $197,000 Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund grant from the Department of Tourism and Sport.
Proston Show Beats The Rain
When the wet weather hit recently it smashed the South Burnett, cutting roads and flooding paddocks … but luckily the 68th Proston Show managed to scrape in before the worst of it!
Groups Bank On Heritage Support
Where would Nanango community groups be without support from the local Heritage Community Bank branch?
Award-Winning Artworks On Show
Art lovers have a rare chance to see three of the South Burnett Regional Council’s Acquisitive winning artworks this month at Wondai Regional Art Gallery.
