Boost For Volunteers
The Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc is one of 30 community groups from across the Maranoa electorate to receive support form the latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program.
Tourism Plan For Bunyas
Western Downs Regional Council hopes developers will be interested in an opportunity to create short-term accommodation at Russell Park, on the Bunya Mountains.
School Traps To Target Feral Pigs
Five feral pig traps are being built in a partnership between local students and Western Downs Regional Council in a bid to help manage the spread of phytophthora in the Bunya Mountains.
Writers To Gather At Bunyas
Aspiring authors have been invited to attend this year’s Writers’ Retreat at the Bunya Mountains, part of the Western Downs Regional Council’s “Words Out West 2026” festival.
Bunyas Lunch Marks 10th Birthday
Members of the Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc gathered for lunch on Sunday to mark 10 years since the group was formed.
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.
MPs Inspect $6.45m Park Upgrades
Tourism Minister Andrew Powell visited the Bunya Mountains at the weekend to inspect the results of the State Government’s $6.45 million upgrade to visitor facilities at Dandabah.
$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.
Workers Gain Practical Skills
Employees of a large tourism and hospitality business on the Bunya Mountains have received special fire evacuation training tailored specifically to its unique mountain environment.
Telstra Towers To Be Upgraded
Telstra will be upgrading two local mobile phone towers over the next fortnight, which will temporarily affect coverage in parts of the local region.
History Group Toasts 50 Years
The Bunya Mountains Natural History Association toasted its 50th birthday on Monday with a special celebration at its ‘Cedarvale’ museum.
‘Police Should Pay For CCTV’
Some South Burnett councillors believe police should be paying for the upkeep of street CCTV systems.
It’s Time To Start Singing …
The Kingaroy District Ministry Association’s traditional Christmas Carols will be held on Sunday, December 7, at Kingaroy Town Hall with a great line-up of musical talent already booked in.
Feral Pigs Linked To Bunya Dieback
Western Downs Regional Council has collaborated with the South Burnett Regional Council, the DPI and other agencies to investigate the link between feral pigs and the spread of the soil pathogen Phytophthora in the Bunya Mountains.
Bunyas History Comes Alive
This past year has been a busy time at the Bunya Mountains Natural History Association and its Cedarvale and Hillview Museums.
Women Hurt In Separate Crashes
A woman, aged in her 50s, suffered facial injuries in a single-vehicle crash on the Bunya Mountains on Sunday morning.
Grant To Produce Brochures
The Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc has received $2250 from the SBRC to raise awareness about biosecurity and safety issues.
Four New Trucks For Local Brigades
Four new fire trucks have joined the rural firefighting fleet in the South Burnett, ready to tackle whatever the upcoming fire season throws at us.
$6.46m Upgrade For Bunyas
The Dandabah Picnic Area and Visitor Information Centre at the Bunya Mountains is about to get a $6.46 million facelift.
Burn Planned In National Park
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a planned burn in the Bunya Mountains National Park this week to reduce the risk and intensity of bushfires.
