Red Earth Reflects On A Big Year
The Red Earth Community Foundation has spread its wings beyond the South Burnett over the past 12 months, embracing the Central and North Burnett regions.
Equestrian Centre Honours ‘A Top Bloke’
Kilkivan’s long-awaited $2.06 million undercover equestrian centre was officially opened on Saturday at Kilkivan Showgrounds.
Super Night For Aussie Champ
Super Sedans superstar Mathew Pascoe added another Queensland title to his trophy shelf on Saturday night after a dominating performance at the Kingaroy Speedway.
Another Legendary Weekend Coming Up
There’s going to be a huge weekend of rugby league coming up in February with Cherbourg hosting its first two-day carnival since 1988 and former NRL greats returning to show off their skills.
Campbell To Stand Again
Recycling could become a reality in the South Burnett if Mayor Keith Campbell is re-elected at the March local government election.
$11.1m Plan To Transform Kingaroy
South Burnett Regional Council will lodge its third application to the Building Better Regions Fund in an effort to secure Federal funds for the transformation of Kingaroy’s CBD.
Nuts Top Off Police Christmas Appeal
A bunch of South Burnett residents will be enjoying a slightly more nutty Christmas, thanks to the generosity of a local business.
Firies Enjoy A Rare Day Out
The South Burnett’s hard-working rural firies were saluted on Sunday at a special function organised in Kingaroy.
Coolabunia To Farewell Murray
A farewell is being held on Sunday afternoon for much-loved Coolabunia State School principal Murray Johnston who is retiring next week after 33 years at the school.
Artists Do It For Love
One of the South Burnett’s oldest painting groups believes it has survived for 11 years because its focus is as much about socialising as it is about art.
Plaque Marks End Of Naming Saga
A small plaque attached to a bench in Drayton Street, Nanango has marked the end of one of the South Burnett Regional Council’s most extraordinary infrastructure naming decisions.
Rocky Journey For Old School
These days Rocky Hill is just a small rise beside Rocky Creek on the highway between Nanango and Yarraman … but in 1924 it was the site of the Rocky Hill School.
Silly Season Hits Nanango Races
Nanango’s special Christmas race meeting on Sunday had everything … spills, thrills and even a spot of cooling rain between races.
Police Memories Will Live Forever
Former and serving police officers gathered in Nanango on Friday to pay tribute to a fellow officer who died in 2010, and receive a copy of a book dedicated to his memory.
South Burnett Says Thank You!
Most people in the South Burnett wouldn’t recognise her name … but Jenny Gregg has touched the lives of thousands of local residents.
Mayor, CEO To Lobby MPs
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell and CEO Mark Pitt have an intense week of political lobbying planned in Brisbane and Canberra.
Merry Masks Muster In Murgon
Hordes of masked people were spotted in Murgon on Saturday night … and more than a few of them were police officers.
Community Is Key At Christmas
The 200 or so people who packed into Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday for the South Burnett Mayor’s Christmas charity lunch took home some key messages … be grateful and cherish community.
Spectacular Start To Speedway
Kingaroy Speedway opened its 2019-20 racing season in spectacular style on Saturday night with a full round of racing, and not a drop of rain in sight.
State Of Emergency Eases
The State of Fire Emergency Declaration imposed on 42 local government areas in early November has been partially wound back as fire conditions ease.
