Volunteers Fill In History Gaps
Local history buffs will be excited that two new books about the early days of Kingaroy have been added to the reference section at the Kingaroy Library.
Three Teenagers Charged
Police have charged three teenage boys with a string of offences after crime spree in Murgon and Cherbourg at the weekend, which included elderly men being threatened, a man injured, cars torched and another man threatened with a knife.
Council Wins Business Training Award
South Burnett Regional Council took home the major award at the 3rd annual South Burnett Training Awards, held in Murgon Town Hall last Saturday night.
Nats Named In Shadow Cabinet
The “trial separation” of the Nationals and Liberal Party is over, with Nationals Leader David Littleproud appointed on Wednesday to the new Shadow Cabinet.
Rural Mums Enjoy Banding Together
More than 120 rural mums gathered in Kingaroy on Saturday for a day of connection, conversation and community at Motherland’s inaugural event in the South Burnett.
Racing Returns In Style
Nanango Race Club’s triumphant return last Saturday – with a massive seven races on the card – faced a number of hurdles even before the barriers opened for Race 1.
Blackbutt Show Was Cutting Edge
Blackbutt lived up to its “timber town” reputation on Saturday with a strong focus on woodchopping events at the annual Blackbutt Show.
Council Delays Vote On Motor Park
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking more information about a proposed motorsports park which has been discussed in the region since at least 2018.
2025 Relay Launched With A Splash
The 2025 South Burnett Relay For Life fundraising campaign has been officially launched with a breakfast hosted by South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff in Nanango.
Heritage Gives Gifts From The Heart
Sixteen Nanango community organisations have received the lifesaving gift of new defibrillators, thanks to a $47,990 sponsorship from Heritage Nanango Community Branch.
Riders Blaze A Trail For Charity
Cyclists taking part in the annual Queensland Fire Department Bike 4 Burns charity ride rolled into Kingaroy on Thursday afternoon as part of their seven-day trek to support the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Toasting Tradition At Burrandowan
Tradition is important at the annual Burrandowan Picnic Races … from the glasses of bubbly to the magnificent frocks and millinery on display.
Obituary: Brian Lenihan 1943-2025
The Kumbia community is mourning the loss of one of the town’s most-loved residents, former Kumbia Race Club president (and town butcher) Brian Lenihan.
Littleproud Re-Elected Nats Leader
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud was re-elected as leader of the Nationals after a behind-doors vote in Canberra on Monday afternoon.
Proston To Host Bike 4 Burns Event
The Bike 4 Burns charity ride will be passing through the South Burnett next week!
High Times At Kingaroy Show
The 117th Kingaroy Show has been hailed as the best for years, with crowds flocking to the bull ride on Saturday and the speedway on Sunday.
Obituary: Fred Morgan 1940-2025
Tributes have poured in for retired Nanango GP Dr Fred Morgan OAM who died aged 85 on Easter Sunday in Kingaroy.
Bark Art Stuns Opening Night Crowd
There’s at least two extra reasons to make the trip to Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month to check out the latest exhibitions.
LNP Trio Heads Back To Canberra
The three sitting LNP MPs in the Federal Electorates which cross the South Burnett have safely held on to their seats, despite a nationwide swing to Labor.
Maroons Swamped By Footy Fans
Footy fever exploded in Kingaroy last Saturday when the Harvey Norman Maroons squad descended on T.J. O’Neill Oval for Footy Fest fan day.
