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Big Day Of Racing At Burrandowan

One of the biggest crowds seen in years enjoyed a huge day and night on Saturday at the Burrandowan Picnic Races.

Grand Final Brawl Ends In Court

A brawl which erupted at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy after the 2023 South Burnett Rugby League Grand Final has finally had its last day in court.

Book Recalls An Amazing Man

Former South Burnett resident Liz Caffery will be launching her latest book at a special function in Kingaroy next month.

SCRUM Tackles Mental Health

Youth group Iron & Clay brought their S.C.R.U.M. mental health and life-skills program to Kingaroy last Friday for a special one-off performance.

‘Child Safe’ Training In Kingaroy

Representatives from a number of South Burnett agencies and organisations working with children attended specialised in-person training in Kingaroy last week.

Bio-Fertiliser Project Put To Council

A Development Application has been lodged with the South Burnett Regional Council for the construction of a high-tech bio-fertiliser processing facility north of Nanango.

Recycling Point Opens In Proston

Proston is the latest South Burnett town to get a dedicated Containers For Change authorised container refund point.

Boyce Remains ‘A Dedicated Nat’

Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has taken to social media to assure his electorate he remains “a dedicated member of the National Party”.

Red Earth Seeks Directors

Local philanthropic organisation, Red Earth Community Foundation, is calling for expressions of interest from people who would be interested in becoming directors.

Opposition Launches Rail Petition

The Federal Coalition has launched a “Rescue our Rail” petition in support of extending the Inland Rail project into Queensland.

Truck Driver Dies In Crash

A truck driver has died after his vehicle ran off the highway and hit a tree on the Burnett Highway at Boonara on Monday morning.

Motorbike Rider Critically Injured

A 21-year-old Kingaroy man suffered critical injuries in a motorcycle crash on the Blackbutt Range on Sunday morning.

New Home For Old Wondai Sign

An old metal sign that looked destined to be scrapped has been restored, thanks to the Wondai Men’s Shed and the intervention of South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff.

Pig Truck, Sedan Collide

An elderly woman was airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane with multiple fractures after a serious traffic crash on Friday morning near the Kingaroy CBD.

Accord Gives Mayors A Voice

Queensland’s 17 First Nations councils last week hosted an historic first meeting under the Queensland Indigenous Council Leaders Accord.

Saints Men Hit The Road

South Burnett Saints men’s team kicked off their 2026 campaign in the Darling Downs AFL competition in Toowoomba last weekend.

Art That Moves And Challenges

The results of a unique challenge to create an artwork every week – and document the process – are at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month.

Junior Soccer To Kick Off

The South Burnett’s junior soccer competition will get under way this Saturday, with games from mini-roos through to U12/13s and Cadets at Kingaroy.

Best Tips For Burrandowan Races

The “must do” tip for Burrandowan Picnic Races is that all patrons, particularly newcomers, should explore the Race Club’s highly comprehensive website before Saturday’s meeting.