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.
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.
