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.

Full Fields For Burrandowan

The Burrandowan Picnic Race Club will be celebrating 104 years of racing at Burrandowan, 66km west of Kingaroy, on Saturday (May 9).

Another Big Year At Kingaroy Show!

A few light showers on Saturday morning didn’t deter the crowds from attending Kingaroy’s big two-day show at the weekend.

NFF Welcomes Fuel Security Package

National Farmers’ Federation president Hamish McIntyre has welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a $10 billion Australian Fuel Security and Resilience package by he Federal Government.

Family Days Honour Joel’s Memory

The South Burnett Junior MX Club joined with the family of champion motocross rider Joel Evans to celebrate his memory over the Anzac Day weekend with special activities at the MX track where he learnt most of his skills.

Inland Rail Decision ‘Devastating’

The dream of an Inland Rail link from Queensland to Melbourne has been shattered by a Federal Government announcement this week.

RES To Host Meet’n’Greet

RES Group – the developers of the Tarong West Wind Farm at Ironpot – will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.

Excellent Visit By Her Excellency

Queensland Governor Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM met hundreds of South Burnett residents during her Vice-Regal visit last week … everyone from Kingaroy schoolchildren to the volunteer team at Nanango’s Ringsfield House.

EV Boost For Tourists

An electric vehicle charging station will be installed at the Bunya Mountains to enhance infrastructure for visitors.

Trail Bike Riders Injured

Two people were taken to hospital after separate motorcycle crashes at the weekend during the annual Kaimkillenbun Trail Ride.

Publishers Launch Crowdfunding

Independent digital news publishers are uniting for a week-long crowdfunding initiative, calling on communities across Australia to support the future of public interest journalism.

Kingaroy Teenager Charged

A 15-year-old Kingaroy boy is facing 13 charges after the theft of two vehicles in Kingaroy last week.

Police Target Chinchilla Drug Ring

An eight-month police operation targeting the supply and distribution of dangerous drugs in Chinchilla and surrounding areas has resulted in detectives seizing cocaine, methylamphetamine, cannabis and more than $100,000 in cash.

MP Issues Book Challenge

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging local children to take part in this year’s Premier’s Reading Challenge.

Fundraising Campaign Begins

The Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc has officially launched a three-year fundraising campaign to build a dedicated, accessible and inclusive Community Centre in the heart of the Bunya Mountains.

Nanango Remembers Its Fallen

Nanango RSL Sub-Branch members had a very busy Anzac Day, with visits to war graves, services and a town march as well as fellowship with fellow veterans who travelled back to town for the commemorations.

Kingaroy Hits Top Of Ladder

Kingaroy Senior Soccer’s Division 1 men’s team overpowered ladder leaders TNUniSQ in their Anzac Day evening clash in Kingaroy.

Cressbrook Dam Closed

Toowoomba Regional Council has suspended all water-based recreational activities at Cressbrook Dam until further notice due to high levels of E. coli in the water.

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