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.
Locals Enjoy Express Run On Rail Trail
Eighteen teams turned out on a crisp Kingaroy morning last weekend to take part in the fifth running of the South Burnett Express Rail Trail Relay.
Champion Night For Fundraising
The annual Dinner With The Champions filled Kingaroy Town Hall again with sports fans last Saturday night.
$2.6m Upgrade For NAB Branch
Any fears that the National Australia Bank’s branch in Kingaroy is closed permanently have been allayed by the company.
Two Charged With Trafficking
Police have charged two people following an investigation into the supply and trafficking of dangerous drugs in Kingaroy.
Nanango Marks Korean Anniversary
The Nanango RSL Sub-Branch organised a commemoration on Sunday morning to mark the 72nd anniversary of the guns falling silent in the Korean War.
‘Bring Back Year 10 To Yarraman’
A group of Yarraman parents and grandparents have taken their six-month long campaign to reinstate Year 10 at their local State School to the media after fearing they have not been making any headway with the State Government.
Great Ideas At Careers Market
Busloads of students from local schools rolled into the annual the South Burnett Careers Market at TAFE’s Kingaroy campus on Thursday.
Another Powerful Day In Nanango
The annual Power Up Show, Shine and Swap Meet at Nanango has given another “powerful” boost to the not-for-profit Nanango Sporting Association.
All Stars Game Caps Off NAIDOC
NAIDOC Week celebrations in Cherbourg culminated last Saturday with a special game of rugby league which pitched South Burnett Indigenous players from across all local teams with Non-Indigenous players.
Chorale Fills The World With Fun
The South Burnett Chorale’s recent trivia night promised a night of “music and mayhem” at St John’s Lutheran School Hall.
Small Rate Rise But Fees Increase
South Burnett councillors unanimously voted on Wednesday to adopt their 2025-26 Budget, which includes a 2.25 per cent rate rise – or $45 per year – for almost 7400 property owners.
Gem Show Worth Waiting For
It may have been delayed, but the South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club’s annual two-day gem show really “rocked” at Wondai Sportsground at the weekend.
Next Generation Stars At NAIDOC
Anyone who attended a NAIDOC event last week in the South Burnett would have noticed something very important … the number of young people taking part!
Novel Casts Light On Cherbourg Life
A former police officer who served in the South Burnett has written an historical novel which casts a light on life in and around Cherbourg in the 1970s.
Bega Shuts Down PCA
What will Kingaroy be without the Peanut Company of Australia … owners of the iconic peanut silos in Haly Street?
Duffs Celebrate Racing History
The Duff family name is synonymous in the South Burnett with three things … cattle, council and horse racing.
Little Ones Enjoy Some Big Fun
Kingaroy’s Under 8s Day was bigger and better than ever this week, attracting hundreds of children and their families to Kingaroy’s Memorial Park on Thursday.
Wondai Festival Hits Its Stride
There was art, music, markets and lots and lots of running at the eighth annual Wondai Country Running Festival held on the South Burnett Rail Trail last weekend.
