New Life Breathed Into Old Ways
A new tradition based on thousands of years of history is being forged at the Bunya Mountains thanks to the efforts of a younger generation keen to explore culture.
‘Temporary’ Standpipe Prices Stay
Fees for using the South Burnett’s standpipes will remain fixed at the current rate despite a plea by Mayor Brett Otto to his fellow Councillors to show compassion for some of the region’s most disadvantaged residents.
Betta Gets Much, Much Bigger
Kingaroy’s Betta Home Living store will be doubling in size and offering furniture as well as home appliances when an extension at the rear of their new Kingaroy Street premises opens early next year.
Exhibition Raises Art Questions
Half a century ago the South Burnett’s councils began accumulating an art collection that is now so big that just a third of it almost completely fills Wondai’s Regional Art Gallery.
Christmas With A Difference
Kingaroy’s annual Christmas Carnival morphed into a twilight markets on Thursday but that didn’t stop families coming out to enjoy a bit of festive fun.
Yarning Makes A Difference
An overgrown piece of land near the Toomey Street entrance to Kingaroy State High School has become a Yarning Circle, thanks to the efforts of the school’s Indigenous students and the generosity of sponsors.
Nurunderi Graduates Beat 2020!
A special celebration to mark the graduation of students from Nurunderi TAFE College has become a new tradition over the past five years at Cherbourg … and one that always brings smiles to plenty of faces.
Story Of Benarkin Officially Unveiled
Visitors to Benarkin will now have the opportunity to leave with a better understanding of the history of the once-thriving timber town, thanks to the efforts of the Blackbutt District Tourism and Heritage Association.
Young Scorpions Star For Wide Bay
Four South Burnett junior cricketers starred for Wide Bay in an Under 13s match against a visiting Brisbane North XI at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Sunday.
Sneak Peek At New Tourism Complex
Murgon businesspeople enjoyed a sneak preview this week of a multi-million dollar development which has broken ground at Moffatdale.
‘Clock Ticking’ For Private Hospital
The “clock is ticking” for the future of the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy, says the chairman of the not-for-profit foundation charged with raising funds to support it.
Road Projects Identified In Budget
The State Budget has confirmed funding for a number of road projects in the South Burnett region, although some of the dollars have been allocated simply for preliminary planning.
Smithfield Donates Two Classy Steers
Proston P-10 students are looking forward to a big year on the rural show circuit after a generous donation to the school by Smithfield Cattle Co.
Grassroots Actions To Grow Linville
The small village of Linville marked two milestones last Saturday … the 110th anniversary of the first train to arrive in town, and the official opening of a new community garden.
Council Supports Big Peanut Plan
Members of the “Kingaroy Needs A Big Peanut” committee met South Burnett Regional councillors and Council staff on Thursday morning to discuss possible locations for a planned sculpture.
Auction Action On Friday Morning!
Relay For Life has hundreds of supporters in the South Burnett … and the organisers of this year’s Dinner With The Captains are hoping they’ll all be cashed up and tuned into the radio on Friday morning.
Kingaroy Project Hits $13.9m
South Burnett Regional Council has voted to go ahead with a controversial expansion of the Kingaroy Transformation Project despite fears of a budget blowout.
Gina Urges Rural Voices To Speak Up
Country music’s Dean Perrett and Mick Lindsay took to the stage at ‘Bethany’ on Saturday night to celebrate the fourth annual National Agriculture & Related Industries Day …
Men’s Shed Goes Up In Flames
A fire which badly damaged the Nanango Men’s Shed late on Thursday night is being treated as suspicious.
Linville Celebrates Its Heritage
This weekend is going to be huge in the little town of Linville with the inaugural Heritage Festival kicking off on Friday night.
