Wondai Celebrates Cup Day
The South Burnett Race Club’s biggest meeting of the year attracted an enthusiastic crowd to the Wondai track on Saturday.
Thrashers Shine In Byron Bay
The South Burnett Thrashers aren’t taking it easy despite the rugby union season being officially over.
Amazing Effort At 2022 Relay
The dollars are still rolling in and being counted, but it looks like this year’s South Burnett Relay For Life fundraising campaign has raised just over $116,000!
Council Debates $1.3m RSL Project
South Burnett Regional Council will examine its options to help a $1.3 million housing development proposed by the Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-Branch.
Mural Plan To Transform Laneway
A project to transform a plain brick wall in the Kingaroy CBD into a stunning artwork was officially unveiled on Tuesday.
Big Adventure For Itty Kitty
There’s one Kingaroy kitty who won’t be allowed to stray far from home in future after using up almost all of its nine lives while on the run.
John Snaps Up $3000 Prize
Local photographer John Dalton has scooped the pool again at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s annual South Burnett Acquisitive competition.
‘Relay’ To Be Held At Town Hall
The forecast wet weather for this weekend has forced the organisers of this year’s South Burnett Relay For Life to shift the event indoors.
Antfest Takes Over Art Gallery
The very talented members of the Jumping Ant Arts group have taken over the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery for October for their annual “Antfest” exhibition.
Vandals Target Murgon Toilets
The public toilets in Murgon’s QEII Park in Lamb Street have the dubious distinction of being the most vandalised in the South Burnett.
Generous Start To Pink Campaign
The South Burnett’s annual “pink” fundraising campaign to raise money for the McGrath Foundation’s breast care nurses was launched on Monday with a generous donation by two Kingaroy residents.
Wind Farm Info Sessions Planned
More public information sessions will be held soon about the proposed Iron Leaf wind farm at Ironpot, which will be known as “Tarong West” after the State Government invests $776 million in the project.
$776m Wind Farm Project Unveiled
The State Government-owned Stanwell Corporation will become the owner of a huge wind farm at Ironpot if the project gets the green light.
Fiddler Ready To Entertain Us
Tickets for the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society’s production of the much-loved musical, “Fiddler On The Roof”, are now on sale.
Kane’s A Finalist In Art Prize
A young South Burnett artist whose works have been seen in Murgon and Wondai is a finalist in this year’s prestigious Brisbane Portrait Prize.
‘We Were Just Doing Our Job’
A Nanango firefighter involved in a frightening swiftwater rescue at Brooklands last year has been named a finalist in this year’s QBANK Everyday Heroes awards.
Wellcamp Signs Rocket Agreement
Virgin Orbit, a US-based company which offers launch services for small satellites, has signed an agreement with Wellcamp Airport to explore a launch facility in Australia.
Model Club Celebrates Anniversary
The Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society (KAMS) celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Model Aeronautical Association of Australia with a social fly-in and barbecue on Sunday.
Dinner Honours Child Safety Workers
Some of the busiest – and most dedicated – local workers filled Kingaroy RSL Club’s Tobruk Room recently for the annual Child Protection Week dinner.
Rally Ready For A Huge Saturday!
There’s twice as many exhibits for visitors to browse – and probably drool over – this weekend than at a regular Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club rally!
