Black & White Bonanza
The success of Wondai’s annual winter racing meeting on Saturday could be seen in black and white … literally.
Old Boys Shake Dust Off Their Boots
South Burnett Thrashers’ Old Boys Day hosted a feast of rugby union action last Saturday at Kingaroy’s T.J. O’Neill Oval.
Hot Competition On Rail Trail
Unexpected winter warmth greeted runners at the sixth annual Wondai Country Running Festival on the weekend.
53 Charged At Music Festival
Police have charged 53 people with 110 offences and seized almost $400,000 worth of drugs after a four-day-long operation at a music event held on a property off Cherry Creek Road, near Blackbutt.
Trail Bike Riders Find Missing Women
Two women missing from near Nanango since Friday have been found following a two-day search and rescue operation in the area.
Wondai Weekend Ready To Run!
Runners taking part in the sixth annual Wondai Country Running Festival will be hitting the trails around the town again this weekend!
Yarraman Show & Shine Rocks
The old Yarraman Showgrounds was abuzz on Saturday with the sound of motorbikes, motor vehicles of every shape and size and even rock’n’roll music.
South Burnett Rates Rise 3.65pc
A shock last-minute move by South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto to overturn weeks of deliberations failed at Wednesday’s Budget meeting.
Emma’s Off To The Ekka!
It was Murgon Show Society’s turn to host the annual South Burnett Sub-Chamber finals on Saturday … and the big day didn’t disappoint!
Search For Luke Scaled Back
Police have scaled back the search for missing South Burnett man, Luke Fergusson, after 10 days scouring properties and bushland.
Nanango Golfers Celebrate Centenary
While Nanango township was celebrating its 175th birthday on Saturday, Nanango Golf Club was also marking a very special occasion.
Heritage Steps Up For Club
Nanango Race Club is sporting a new set of stairs to the racecaller’s tower, thanks to a generous grant from Heritage Nanango Community Funding.
Good News For Bunya Mountains
What’s in this week’s State Budget for the South Burnett? Not a lot of anything new, although the announcement of funding to start the resealing of the Bunya Mountains Road will be greeted with relief by local residents and tourism operators.
Royal Celebration For 175th
The Queensland Governor was present when Nanango celebrated its centenary, so it was only fitting the current incumbent, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, should roll up for the town’s 175th celebration on Saturday!
Retired Teachers Awarded OAMs
Former teachers from Coolabunia and Goomeri State Schools have been awarded Order of Australia Medals in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours List.
Celebrate 175 Years At Nanango!
Nanango’s big year of celebrations to mark the town’s 175th birthday will come to a peak on Saturday with a day of special events scheduled at Nanango Showgrounds.
Work Starts On New Wind Farm
Construction has officially begun on the huge Wambo Wind Farm project, situated near the existing Coopers Gap wind farm south-west of Kingaroy.
Businesses To Enjoy A Makeover
Kingaroy businesses will receive about $74,000 in grants under the joint Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry / South Burnett Regional Council Façade Improvement grant scheme.
TRC Unveils Record $651m Budget
The majority of urban residents in the Toowoomba Regional Council area will play an extra $129.23 a year in rates and charges following Council’s adoption of its $651 million 2023-24 Budget on Tuesday.
MiniRoos Flood Into Nanango
A few showers couldn’t wash away the enthusiasm of the 500 or so young Mini Roos who turned up on Sunday in Nanango to put their soccer skills to the test.
