$2.1m Plan Added To CBD Upgrade
The possibility of an extra $2.1 million being spent on Kingaroy’s CBD transformation project – taking the total cost to $13.6 million – has alarmed some South Burnett councillors.
Big Night Tops Off Odd Journey
The class of 2020’s odd journey through school was highlighted at the Kingaroy State High School formal on Friday.
Busy Weekend For Firefighters
Fire crews were kept busy over the weekend with a number of new fires breaking out, and older incidents flaring up.
Historic Day As Murgon Hoists Flag
An historic moment occurred in Murgon on Thursday morning when the Aboriginal flag was hoisted for the first time in a small park near the Murgon RSL Club.
We Remember Their Sacrifices
The sacrifices of veterans from all wars – but in particular World Wars I and II – were commemorated at Remembrance Day services across the South Burnett on Wednesday morning.
Always Was, Always Will Be …
Cherbourg residents celebrated a delayed NAIDOC Day with relief on Tuesday with music, dancing and the town’s annual awards.
Council Sues Over Water Plant
South Burnett Regional Council has launched a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the company which built the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant.
Mural Plan For Rail Trail
A fundraising event is being held on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail on November 29 as part of a project to create eye-catching murals on a concrete underpass near Colinton.
Roberta’s Connecting Forks & Farms
Diners at the KCCI breakfast in Kingaroy on Thursday morning had the opportunity to preview copies of local chef Roberta Schablon’s new cookbook, “The Saucy Fork”.
Another Pink Fundraiser In The Can!
The “Pinking Up the South Burnett” promotion to promote the McGrath Foundation received a helping hand earlier this week through the generosity of local residents’ efforts to recycle.
A Winning Day At Kumbia Races
Kumbia Race Club has been holding meetings on Melbourne Cup Day for 50 years … which is why a visit to the “Flemington Of The Bush” has become an annual ritual for many South Burnett residents.
Longest Day Of A Tough Campaign
It wasn’t a celebration for LNP supporters in Kingaroy on Saturday night but it wasn’t a wake, either, as tired and sunburnt booth volunteers gathered to hear the results of the State Election.
Students Keep 2020 Relay Alive
COVID-19 put a stop to this year’s Relay For Life at Kingaroy Showgrounds, but it couldn’t stop a bunch of keen Year 6 students at Taabinga State School on Friday.
It’s Time To Start Writing!
Have you ever heard of NaNoWriMo? Don’t worry, we hadn’t either but it’s pretty big in writing circles!
Golden Shoe Wraps Up Season
There was rain, mud and a lot of racing at the Kingaroy Showground on Saturday morning for the fifth annual John Titman Golden Steel Shoe Challenge.
LNP Vows To Build Barlil Weir
The LNP has promised to build the much-discussed Barlil Weir on Barambah Creek should it win office at the October 31 State Election.
Action Takes Off At Speedway
A spectacular rollover in a heat of the Street Stocks was just a taste of the action when speedway returned to Kingaroy last Saturday.
JT Talks About League And Life
Rugby league players of all ages experience the highest of highs during a season as well as the lowest of lows … much like life itself.
Mayor Sees Dire Future For Water
Kingaroy’s water supply is tipped to fail once every 13 years at current demand levels – but this could become once every four years if Swickers expands, South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto warned on Wednesday.
History Comes Alive At Boondooma
It’s been a trying year for Boondooma Homestead, the heritage complex located on Mundubbera-Durong Road.
