2026 Formal Season Begins In Style
The 2026 South Burnett Year 12 School Formal season kicked off with a vengeance on Friday night with both Nanango State High School and St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy hosting gala events.
Many Cultures Unite In Kingaroy
Kingaroy’s Town Hall Forecourt was transformed into a sea of colour and music on Saturday for the South Burnett’s first “official” multicultural celebration.
Red Ants Toast Grand Final Win
Kingaroy proved that finishing as Minor Premiers was no fluke on Saturday when they lifted the South Burnett Rugby League’s A Grade Grand Final trophy at Blackbutt.
Teenager Hurt During Festival
A teenage boy suffered a severe arm injury after a Council window was accidentally broken during Saturday’s Multicultural Festival in Kingaroy.
Young Talent On Show At Gallery
Kingaroy State High School’s talented art students have taken over the walls of the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery for September.
Ute Allegedly Driven At Police
A 37-year-old Tarong man has been charged following alleged dangerous driving incidents in Kingaroy and Nanango last month.
Nanango High Celebrates Success
DEB’S DIARY
I attended Nanango State High School’s Semester 1 Success Celebration where students were recognised for their commitment, effort and achievements throughout the semester.
Kingaroy Shooters Bag Top Prizes
The Kingaroy Clay Target Club members have come home with a swag of ribbons after competing at the Dalby Gun Club’s annual two-day shoot.
Record Entries For Awards
A record number of entries have been received for this year’s South Burnett Training & Business Awards.
School Celebrates Another Milestone
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington officially opened St John’s Lutheran School’s new multi-million dollar “T Block” for Year 6 students at a small celebration at the school last week.
3D Boost For Orana Residents
Lutheran Services is using 3D printing to create practical, low-cost aids to help residents at Orana Aged Care to live with greater independence and dignity.
‘Drink Rider’ Fined By Police
A 28-year-old man has been fined for allegedly “drink riding” an e-scooter along First Avenue in Kingaroy last week.
Champion Effort To Beat Cancer
“When cancer affects one of our own, they will not face it alone.”
Council ‘Running A Very Tight Ship’
South Burnett mayor Kathy Duff has assured local businesspeople that Council is sustainable and running “a very, very tight ship”.
Veterans Mark 60th Anniversary
The 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan was remembered at Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemorations around the South Burnett on Tuesday morning.
Author Explores Mary’s Pathway
Queensland author Carrie Lock hosted a short writer’s talk in Kingaroy on Sunday.
Man Jailed For Killing Pedestrian
A driver charged after a pedestrian was struck and killed in First Avenue, Kingaroy, in September 2024 has been sentenced to nine years jail.
2027 BaconFest Dates Released
The dates for the 2027 Kingaroy BaconFest festival have been released!
Singing, Dancing … And Lots Of Fun!
Every Wednesday morning for about the past six months, up to 30 people gather in Kingaroy to sing, dance, play music, jump about … and basically have fun.
Ride 4 Relay Plans Grand Finale
More than 20 cyclists will be hitting the road soon to take part in the very last Ride 4 Relay fundraiser for South Burnett Relay For Life.
