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Garden Expo Slightly Dented By Drought

Garden Expo Slightly Dented By Drought

A winter which saw the South Burnett receive just half its long-term average rainfall put a slight dent in this year’s Wondai Spring Garden Expo … but fortunately, gardeners are a hardy bunch and it takes a lot more than a drought to dent their enthusiasm.

CCTV Now Running In Murgon

CCTV Now Running In Murgon

Murgon residents have been under secret surveillance by the town’s new CCTV system for the past month, and it has allowed police to have several worthwhile wins in their fight against crime.

All Aboard For Rail Trail

All Aboard For Rail Trail

The Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail was declared officially open to the public on Friday morning at a special ceremony in Kilkivan … but six eager cyclists weren’t prepared to wait.

Open Day Catches Nina By Surprise

Open Day Catches Nina By Surprise

South Burnett CTC celebrated Disability Action Week with an Open Day at Gumnut Place in Murgon recently, but the organisers also had a special surprise in store for CTC CEO Nina Temperton.

Wondai Volunteers Say Farewell

Wondai Volunteers Say Farewell

After 34 years of looking after the local community – and serving 135,000 meals – the Wondai Meals On Wheels committee has handed the reins over to SBcare in Kingaroy.

Premier Salutes Kingaroy Projects

Premier Salutes Kingaroy Projects

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made a flying visit to Kingaroy on Monday to inspect progress on a string of local State Government projects and to announce support for a $100 million expansion plan at Swickers.

Mustangs Stampede To Victory

Mustangs Stampede To Victory

Murgon fans were ecstatic on Saturday and no wonder … it’s almost 15 years since a Mustangs captain hoisted the South Burnett Rugby League trophy in triumph at the end of a senior Grand Final.

Panthers Score The Big Six

Panthers Score The Big Six

Spectators who watched the First Division Grand Final between Panthers and Gunners on Saturday were rewarded with one of the best football games seen in the South Burnett this year.

Council Show Hits The Road

Council Show Hits The Road

More than $1 billion worth of new development proposals were lodged with the South Burnett Regional Council in 2015-16, a meeting in Kumbia heard on Thursday night.

Caravanners Tell Us How To Do It Better

Caravanners Tell Us How To Do It Better

Large numbers of recreational vehicles and caravans coming to the South Burnett are proof the region is already doing “a lot of things right”, a workshop in Kingaroy heard on Tuesday night.

Rugby League’s Best On Show

Rugby League’s Best On Show

The best of South Burnett rugby league – past and present – was on show at the Wondai Town Hall on Saturday night for the annual presentation of awards.

Right Royal Celebration At Wondai

Right Royal Celebration At Wondai

Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey AC added a vice-regal touch to Wondai’s Centenary Show at the weekend … but he’s not the first Governor to have dropped in over the years.