Green Shirts Plan Kingaroy Rally
A new movement that aims to put rural issues at the centre of Federal, State and local government policy-making will be holding a rally in Kingaroy on Wednesday (February 5).
Kye’s Our New Kingaroy King
About 8500 people passed through the gates of the Kingaroy Speedway over the weekend … the biggest Kings Royal event yet!
Farewell To Old England Forever …
Back on Australia Day in 1962, four young English immigrants clapped eyes on their new homeland for the first time … 58 years later, they came together again in Kingaroy for a very special celebration.
What Unites Us, What Divides Us
Australia Day has become a day to remember what unites us and what divides us … but it is also a day to salute all the people in our communities that go above and beyond any divisions.
How To Have Fun This Australia Day
There’s probably nothing more Australian than enjoying a long weekend … and we’re all getting an extra one this year because January 26 falls on Sunday, pushing the Australia Day public holiday to Monday
$2.3m Council Centre Opens
The $2.37 million spent on refurbishing the Nanango Customer Service Centre and Library will have no impact on rates, South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell said on Thursday.
Downer Signs Five-Year Deal
Downer EDI will continue mining coal at Meandu for the next five years after the successful negotiation of a new contract with Stanwell
A Big Win Worth Remembering
Memories of past glories were shared in Blackbutt on Saturday when veterans of the winning 1973 South Burnett Rugby League grand final team gathered for a special reunion.
Car Park To Get Long-Overdue Upgrade
One of the South Burnett’s most decrepit car parks will get a long overdue $600,000 upgrade this year, almost two decades after it was originally promised.
Get A Wiggle On . . . CPR Saves Lives
The much-publicised collapse of “Yellow Wiggle” Greg Page on Friday night in Sydney has emphasised the importance of having basic CPR skills – and defibrillators – out in the community.
Family Mystery Ends In Outback
Former Cherbourg resident Nancy Chambers went to her grave not knowing what happened to her parents …
More Help For Local Families
Another large ute-load of Christmas donations left at Kingaroy Police Station and at Bill Hull Car Centre was handed over on Thursday.
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.
