Cherbourg Hosts Visiting Councils
History was made at Cherbourg this week when the community hosted the 2025 Indigenous Leaders Forum, a get-together of mayors and Council officials organised by the Local Government Association of Queensland.
Cyclists Explore South Burnett
If you noticed a lot more pushbikes around the region over the Anzac Day long weekend, there’s a simple answer … their riders were all enjoying a “Weekend At Wondai”.
Anzac Crowds Fall In At Wondai
The Anzac Day races are always popular … but this year’s event attracted one of the biggest crowds seen for years at the South Burnett Race Club’s Wondai track.
We Still Remember … 110 Years Later
Crowds gathered in towns and villages across the South Burnett on Friday to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli and the men and women who have served Australia in so many conflicts since 1915.
Big Weekend Ahead In Wondai
Wondai Sportsground was buzzing on Thursday with volunteers setting up for the big “Weekend At Wondai” cycling event which starts on Anzac Day.
Your Guide To Anzac Day 2025
Anzac Day will be extra special for students from several South Burnett schools who have been working hard in the lead up to the 110th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli, thanks to a postcard project promoted by RSL Queensland.
Kingaroy’s RSPCA Shelter To Close
The RSPCA’s Kingaroy animal shelter will close at the end of June after a new agreement could not be reached with the South Burnett Regional Council over management of its pound.
Culture, Pride And Lots Of Football
The memory of a Cherbourg rugby league legend was honoured in style at the recent Frank Fisher Memorial Cup rugby league game against Queensland Police.
Meals Night Celebrates 1st Birthday
A community-based project to supply a free, hot meal every Wednesday night in Kingaroy celebrated its first birthday on Wednesday.
Ryan Mixes It With The Best
Decathlons are considered one of the toughest events in track-and-field.
Dorothy’s Anzac Day Surprise
The visiting riders coming to the South Burnett for the upcoming “Weekend At Wondai” cycling event will get a little Anzac Day gift, all thanks to 93-year-old Dorothy Niebling.
April Showers Can’t Stop The Show!
Light – and occasionally heavy – April showers couldn’t stop the 116th Nanango Show from going ahead on Saturday.
Nominations Close For Federal Poll
The draws for ballot paper positions for the upcoming Federal Election were held on Friday (April 11) at public events in each electorate.
Garden Art Blossoms In Gallery
Wondai Regional Art Gallery has burst into colour for April with its annual Garden Expo Art Competition.
Frozen Will Melt Your Hearts
A musical version of Disney’s animated hit movie “Frozen” is about to open in Kingaroy for a VERY limited run.
Four New Trucks For Local Brigades
Four new fire trucks have joined the rural firefighting fleet in the South Burnett, ready to tackle whatever the upcoming fire season throws at us.
Tableland(s) Hall Celebrates 100 Years
Is it Tableland or Tablelands? This was the question no one seemed to be able to answer definitively at the recent Hall Centenary held in the small rural area just north of Murgon.
Matt Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Kingaroy State High School scooped the pool at the recent South Burnett Music Awards.
Council Approves BESS In Split Vote
Spanish-based renewables company X-ELIO will be able to go ahead with its proposed 300MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at Alice Creek after a split vote in the South Burnett Regional Council on Thursday morning.
Lions Celebrate 60 Years Of Service
The Lions Club of Kingaroy has been serving the local community for 60 years, so it only seems fitting 60 people turned up for the club’s birthday celebration on Saturday night.
