Young Artists Blossom At Wondai

Wondai’s Autumn Garden Expo is on this weekend, so it’s time again for the Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s now-traditional Garden Expo Art Competition.

$287,000 To Local Groups

More than a dozen local community groups have received a total of almost $287,000 in the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Nominations Open For Qld Day

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging residents to get behind Queensland Day 2026 (June 6) to shine a spotlight on the people, places and businesses that make the South Burnett great.

Sonia Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

Rockin’ Our Abilities founder Sonia McMahon – who also rocks the South Burnett in the Rufus Jack band – was the big winner at the recent South Burnett Music Awards.

‘Minor Nick’ At Mall

A dispute between two people on Wednesday afternoon prompted panicked posts on social media about a stabbing.

Applications Open For Bursaries

Applications have now opened for a string of educational bursaries being offered by the National Council of Women in Queensland.

Last Turbines Arrive At Wambo

The final turbine components for Stage 2 have now been delivered to the Wambo Wind Farm.

Big Easter Saturday At Nanango

Nanango’s Easter Races were big in lots of ways … a huge crowd, big fields and a large Fashions of the Field competition.

Salvos Welcome Seath To Sth Burnett

The Salvation Army’s South Burnett Corps has a new church leader, but he’s no stranger to the South Burnett.

Wild Horse Finalist In Awards

Wild Horse FM’s “Shoot The Breeze” interview program has been named as a finalist in a prestigious new national awards competition.

What Is The Future Of Farming?

Former South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell OAM is worried about the future of farming in the South Burnett, especially now in the wake of the Iran crisis.

Quad Bike Rider Injured

A woman aged in her 50s was airlifted to hospital on Saturday afternoon a quad bike rollover at Merlwood.

Have You Seen Jay?

UPDATE:  A police spokesperson said the missing man had been located safe and well.

More Big Away Wins

The two Kingaroy Senior Soccer teams enjoyed big wins on the road last weekend.

Full Fields For Nanango Races

The popular Easter Races will be back in action at Nanango’s Lee Park Racecourse this Saturday!

Council May Have To Delay Projects

South Burnett Regional Council plans to review projects “to see whether they can be delayed or re-scoped” in light of supply challenges stemming from the Middle East war.

Happy Birthday To Us!

southburnett.com.au celebrated a milestone on Thursday: the 14th year since we swapped to a daily news format as well as our 26th year serving the South Burnett with information about local events and businesses.

Writers To Gather On Bunyas

Western Downs Regional Council’s annual celebration of everything to do with books, “Words Out West”, will be returning in June with a string of events.

Have A Cuppa With A Cop

Coffee With A Cop is coming back to Kingaroy … officers from Kingaroy Police will be at Muffin Break in the Kingaroy Mall on Tuesday, April 14, from 10:00am to 11:00am.

Telestroke Service Comes To Kingaroy

Telestroke services will soon be available at Kingaroy Hospital following a commitment confirmed this week by Health Minister Tim Nicholls.

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