Thieves Hit Showgrounds
Police are investigating a break-in which occurred at Goomeri Showgrounds sometime between January 7-17.
Desert Pea Coming To Town
The Federal Government’s Desert Pea Mobile Service Centre will be visiting Goomeri later this month
Witnesses Sought
Police are appealing for witnesses to an alleged dangerous driving incident that occurred in Kilkivan between 8:30am and 9:15am on Monday (January 11).
South Burnett Greets 2016 In Style
There was no excuse not to have a good time in the South Burnett on New Year’s Eve with fun events scheduled in most towns
Top Musicians Coming To Goomeri
The unique “Festival of Small Halls” is coming to Goomeri on December 18 with some very special musical performances at the Hall of Memory.
It Must Be Christmas …
The South Burnett’s annual Christmas celebrations moved into full gear at the weekend.
Goomeri Awards The Year’s Best
Goomeri State School held its Awards Night last Thursday, November 19 at the Goomeri Hall of Memory.
Busy Time Ahead For Lions
The Goomeri Lions Club aren’t often offered the services of an excellent guest speaker, but recently Allison Rae from Emerald offered to speak to members about her involvement in “Our Rainbow House”, an orphanage in Africa.
Free Native Trees Available
Goomeri and Kilkivan organisations have been invited to take advantage of Gympie Regional Council’s free native plant tubestock program.
Driver Airlifted After Head-On Collision
A driver was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a head-on collision near Booubyjan on Friday morning.
Andrew Conquers 200km Ride
Andrew Holden has conquered the 200+ km “Rio Tinto Ride to Conquer Cancer”, not a bad effort for a man who admitted earlier this year he hadn’t been on a pushbike for 20 years
They’re The Best In Queensland!
A family-based Goomeri business has won a prestigious Queensland award for designing and installing a large LPG system at a cotton gin in Emerald.
Bendigo Kicks In To Help
Community groups from Goomeri to Goombungee received more than $34,000 in grants and sponsorship from the Bendigo Bank on Wednesday night to fund local community projects.
Horses, Cows And Very Keen Riders
The annual Cow Horse Competition at Nanango attracts students from all over the South Burnett – from Windera to Cooyar – but it seems the riders from Goomeri have a firm grip on the trophy.
We Are Barambah, Our Story Unfolds …
The audience at Murgon Town Hall on Thursday night for the official premiere of the “Beyond Barambah” short film has given it a big thumbs up.
Mayor Asks For Fines To Be Waived
Gympie Mayor Mick Curran has asked Local Government Minister Jackie Trad to waive fines which will be levied on 2082 Gympie Regional Council residents who failed to vote in the February Mayoral by-election.
More Cattle Die On Highway
Ten cattle were killed when a double-deck B-Double cattle truck overturned near Goomeri on Thursday morning.
Funding Split Up Agreed For Rail Trail
The South Burnett Regional Council and the Gympie Regional Council have come to an agreement on how to split up the $2 million State Government grant to develop the Kingaroy-Kilkivan Rail Trail.
Young Singers Go ‘Beyond Barambah’
Children from nine South Burnett schools will be the stars in country singer Josh Arnold’s latest music video.
Goomeri Shows How It’s Done
Goomeri’s Pumpkin Festival celebrated its 19th birthday this year, and its mascots may well be men who wear pumpkins on their heads.
