Brylie Has Forged A Bright Future
South Burnett trainees and apprentices starred at the recent Darling Downs and South West Region Queensland Training Awards held in Toowoomba.
Get Up, Stand Up, Sit Down!
South Burnett residents trudging the long path to Reconciliation will now be able to enjoy a breather along the way thanks to a unique project by the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council.
LNP Promises To Upgrade Bridge
Funding to upgrade Cooyar’s single-lane Back Creek Bridge, on the New England Highway south of the township, will be confirmed by the State Government in December.
Five Charged With Drug Offences
Police allegedly seized cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, magic mushrooms and cannabis from attendees heading to an underground “bush doof” held on a property near Nanango at the weekend.
Hornets Soar Into Grand Final
Minor premiers Cherbourg Hornets have locked in the first spot in the South Burnett Rugby League’s 2025 A Grade Grand Final after a strong display over Kingaroy in the Major Semi-Final played at Blackbutt last Saturday.
Thumbs Up For Another Pig Festival!
The Chief Baconeer for the 2025 Kingaroy BaconFest, Rob Fitz-Herbert, has given this year’s new-look event a big thumbs up.
$1m Renovation Officially Opens
The Kingaroy RSL Club’s $1 million kitchen renovation was officially opened by Member for Nanango, Attorney-General Deb Frecklington, on Wednesday morning.
Printmakers Leave Their Mark
Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery is exploring the magical world of print-making in August, with a range of South Burnett artists displaying their talents with woodcuts, linocuts and etchings.
Vietnam … Lest We Forget
Small groups of Vietnam veterans, their family members, friends and invited guests gathered at sites across the South Burnett on Monday to mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day – and the 59th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.
Quake Rocks South Burnett
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake south of Kilkivan shook residents across the South Burnett on Saturday morning.
Young Artists Shine At Wondai
The future of art in the South Burnett is in safe hands if the works on display at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month are evidence.
Wouldn’t You Like To Be In My Shoes?
Don’t be surprised if you see a cameraman and an artist travelling around the region over the next eight months accompanied by a very large pair of gym boots.
All The Stars Come Out For …
In case you hadn’t noticed all the pink pigs around Kingaroy, we have some news for you, it’s BaconFest time again!
Local Builder Wins CTC Tender
Kingaroy company Favier Building Industries has been awarded the tender for South Burnett CTC’s $3.96 million Youth Park redevelopment.
Clouds Didn’t Scare Away Crowds
There was a buzz at the revived Nanango Races on Saturday, with a good crowd turning up despite the heavy clouds and morning drizzle.
Kingaroy Soccer Was In The Pink
Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s Pink Day last Saturday at Tom Alford Oval in Kingaroy raised more than $1250 for McGrath Foundation’s breast cancer care nurses!
CTC Urges Action On Housing Crisis
Homelessness in the South Burnett is a “humanitarian crisis in plain sight”, according to local not-for-profit support agency South Burnett CTC.
Yarraman Welcomes Trail Riders
Successfully completing a 160km cycle trek along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail has to be something to celebrate, and the Yarraman community made sure that happened on Saturday.
Kingaroy’s Pigging Out For BaconFest
The streets of Kingaroy are starting to sizzle … BaconFest is almost here and the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry wanted to make sure everyone knows it!
Rural Firies Celebrate New Shed
The official opening of the Mondure Rural Fire Brigade shed on Saturday morning was a major highlight of Rural Fire Service Queensland Week for local rural firies.
