Woman Injured On Dam
A woman has been flown to hospital after she was seriously injured in a boating accident at Boondooma Dam on Thursday afternoon.
Hunt For Diggers’ Descendants
Remembrance Day (November 11) is always a big day at Boondooma Homestead but this year’s commemoration promises to be even more special for some local families.
Woman Shocked In Storm
A woman aged in her 40s suffered an electric shock during Friday night’s thunderstorm in the South Burnett.
Scots In The Bush Cancelled
Queensland’s decision to shut its border with NSW has led to the cancellation of Boondooma Homestead’s popular “Scots In The Bush” festival.
Motocross Rider Injured
A man aged in his 4os has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a motocross accident at Manar Park, near Boondooma, on Sunday.
RACQ Helps Out At Boondooma
Boondooma Homestead has been the lucky recipient of grant under the latest round of funding from the RACQ Foundation.
Driver Injured In Rollover
A man has been flown to Bundaberg Hospital with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Mundubbera-Durong Road at Derri Derra on Thursday afternoon.
History Comes Alive At Boondooma
It’s been a trying year for Boondooma Homestead, the heritage complex located on Mundubbera-Durong Road.
Open Day Promises Family Fun
The COVID-19 pandemic may have prevented this year’s Bush Balladeer Muster and Scots In The Bush Festival from going ahead … but Boondooma Homestead is coming back to life with something new instead.
More Work On Western Artery
Work on upgrading another section of the Mundubbera-Durong Road will commence next week, and continue through to December.
Fun Promised At Fishing Festival
More details have been released about the upcoming “Festival of the Dams” – sponsored by the South Burnett Regional Council – which will be held at Lake Boondooma this month.
Man Injured Chopping Wood
A man aged in his 20s has been airlifted to hospital after he was injured while chopping wood north-west of Kingaroy on Sunday.
101 Years Gone But Never Forgotten
Any thoughts that interest in Remembrance Day would fade away after last year’s Centenary commemorations were put to rest on Monday with strong turnouts at events across the South Burnett.
Scots Go Bush
The South Burnett’s annual salute to all things Scottish got under way at Boondooma on Thursday
Obituary: Michael Duff 1931-2019
The St John the Baptist Catholic Church – and the surrounding verandah – were packed to overflowing in Wondai on Monday at a Requiem Mass for well-known South Burnett resident, Mick Duff.
Council Cash Backs Dam Festival
The South Burnett will get a new fishing competition this year despite concerns it might undermine already successful events run by community groups.
Yellowbelly Lures Thousands To Lake
Water levels and registration numbers may have taken a small dip at this year’s Lake Boondooma Yellowbelly Fishing Competition but organisers were still delighted with the weekend’s turnout.
Yellowbelly Aims For Bumper Roll-Up
Keen anglers are getting ready to descend on Lake Boondooma this weekend for one of the region’s biggest annual fishing competitions.
Man Dies In Boondooma Crash
A man has died following a single-vehicle crash near Boondooma on Monday afternoon
Scottish Festival Keeps On Growing
Boondooma Homestead was awash with tartans and bagpipes over the weekend as 300 caravanners and 800 guests gathered to celebrate all things Scottish.
