How You Celebrated Australia Day 1
The South Burnett turned out in force on Thursday to celebrate Australia Day, despite the hot weather.
Region Gathers To Honour Our Best
A crowd of about 600 braved a hot evening on Wednesday to witness the South Burnett’s 2017 Australia Day Awards.
Elaine’s Our Citizen Of The Year
Wondai Regional Art Gallery curator Elaine Madill was named the South Burnett’s Citizen Of The Year at the annual Australia Day Awards ceremony on Wednesday night.
Pool Set To Reopen This Saturday
Kingaroy Swimming Pool will reopen on January 28 … hopefully, for the rest of this year’s swimming season.
Campdrafters Rate Bison Better
South Burnett campdrafters and equestrians have found a better way to train their horses, thanks to an enterprising Kingaroy couple who’ve built up a herd of 40 North American bison on their property over the past three years.
$4.2m Jobs Boost For South Burnett
South Burnett Regional Council will receive a $4.26 million slice of a $200 million jobs program announced on Thursday by the State Government.
Roy’s Our Boy In Blackbutt
Retired tennis great – and former Blackbutt boy – Roy Emerson has been hailed as the best sportsman the South Burnett has ever produced.
Local Wines Impress Hong Kong Expert
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association took another step towards opening up a new export market in Hong Kong when wine writer Nelson Siu paid a flying three day visit to the region on January 6-8.
Police Station ‘Built For The Future’
The story of how a plan to add an extra room to the former Nanango Police Station ballooned into a $2.5 million dollar project was the subject of lively discussion last Thursday.
Best Wishes From Us To You
southburnett.com.au will be taking a short Christmas and New Year break from Saturday, December 24, to Monday, January 16.
Where To Spend New Year’s Eve
If you’re planning to see in the New Year on December 31, the South Burnett will be offering a wide range of events to suit every taste and pocket.
Sober Driving Really Pays Off
A Nanango resident is now $400 richer thanks to a “ticket” handed out to him by police at a roadside breath test this month.
Drop-In Centre Open At Christmas
The Kingaroy Drop-In Centre run by South Burnett Peace Of Mind will be open for guests and volunteers over the Christmas break.
Santa Thanks Hivesville Helpers
Santa Claus was full of praise for his many helpers when he arrived at Hivesville’s Christmas Carnival on Friday night.
VP Day Memorial Enjoys A Facelift
A unique memorial marking the sacrifice of Australian troops during World War II has enjoyed a makeover, thanks to the long memory of a former Kingaroy Apex Club member.
Honour For Former Mayor
Former Kingaroy Shire Mayor Roger Nunn was honoured on Wednesday when the South Burnett Regional Council officially renamed the Glendon Street car park “Roger Nunn Place”.
Bridge Gets A New Name
Campbells Road Bridge at Silverleaf will have a new name soon … and locals who use it every day couldn’t be happier.
‘You Can Be Whatever You Want’
Nurunderi TAFE’s main lecture theatre was filled to overflowing with students and proud family members at the recent end-of-year graduation.
Santa Tees Off At Kumbia
When Santa arrived at this year’s Kumbia Christmas Carnival on Sunday night in a golf buggy, no-one was surprised and few children seemed to care.
Santa Sleighs ’Em In Murgon
A nervous week-long wait by Murgon’s Christmas Fair organising committee was rewarded with near-perfect weather conditions on Friday night, much to everyone’s relief.
