Wondai To Host Rare Exhibition
Wondai Regional Art Gallery has a very special exhibition opening on Friday night, offering a unique opportunity for art lovers to add works by possibly the South Burnett’s most famous artist to their collection.
Wondai To Honour Reserves
Wondai’s annual salute to the brave Reserve Forces members who have served Australia both at home and abroad for more than a century is on again this Sunday.
Council Freezes Cherbourg Rents
Cherbourg residents will face no rises in rent over the next 12 months – and animal registrations will also remain free – in Council’s record $58 million Budget handed down on Monday.
Divers Join Boondooma Dam Search
Police divers and water police using sonar have been brought in to join the search for a 74-year-old fisherman who went missing at Boondooma Dam on Thursday morning.
Selwyn Cobbo To Join Dolphins
Redcliffe-based NRL club, the Dolphins, has snapped up Queensland Origin and Test player Selwyn Cobbo.
WA Runner Sets World Record
West Australian runner Phil Gore has taken out the 2025 Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra Marathon, becoming “the last man standing” in the early hours of Thursday morning.
$2.5m Allotted To Fire Station Project
The 2025-25 State Budget, handed down by Treasurer David Janetzki in State Parliament on Tuesday, contains some new projects for the South Burnett as well as funding for some that have previously been announced – or in some cases – almost completed.
They’re Off To The Ekka!
Goomeri Show Society hosted the South Burnett Sub-Chamber finals on Saturday … the annual event which selects which South Burnett show winners will represent the region at the Ekka.
Big Day Ahead For Red Ants
Kingaroy Red Ants will be turning pink this Saturday for their annual “playing for a cure” Pink Day at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy to support the McGrath Foundation.
Water Taps To Stay At Murgon Camp
Individual water connections at the free 48-hour camping area in Murgon will remain, after a debate in the South Burnett Regional Council on Wednesday.
TRC Locks In Large Rate Rises
Large rate rises for 2025-26 were locked in by Toowoomba Regional Council at a Special Meeting held on Wednesday.
It’s Time To Get Crackling!
The KCCI is calling on all businesses in and around the Kingaroy CBD to ham up their windows again for this year’s BaconFest!
Classics On Show At Yarraman
The Yarraman Progress Association’s annual show’n’shine was back at Errol Munt Sports Reserve this year, attracting a field full of classic cars and hot rods.
Eagles Dig Deep At 47th Battalion
South Burnett Eagles made it through to Sunday’s Plate Final at the prestigious 47th Battalion Central Region rugby league carnival in Bundaberg, but weren’t quite good enough to bring home the trophy.
Wondai Says ‘Thank You’
A chilly night couldn’t stop the Wondai Neighbourhood Watch group from giving a warm “thank you” to the town’s emergency services personnel on Wednesday evening.
Lifetime Of Art Comes To Wondai
A coachload of visitors from Gympie trekked to the Wondai Regional Art Gallery last Friday to support the official opening of a special exhibition by visiting artist Elly Stern.
Flyers Open Their New ‘Hilton’
In January this year, the Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society suffered a devastating blow when its much-loved HQ was blown away in a massive storm.
Two Receive King’s Birthday Honours
Two well-known and respected South Burnett residents have received awards in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.
Winter Means It’s Craft Time!
The annual two-month Queensland Winter Craft Festival was officially launched at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery last Saturday evening.
Calling All Young Artists!
Hey kids! It’s that time of the year again … time to start drawing to enter the annual Farm Safety calendar competition hosted by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland!
