A Region Pauses To Remember
Communities across the South Burnett paused at 11:00am on Tuesday to recall the exact moment the guns fell silent in 1918 at the end of the Great War.
Centre’s In The Pink
The South Burnett Child Care Centre went pink recently to celebrate success.
Students Celebrate The Arts
Students, parents and teachers converged on St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy on Thursday night to celebrate the arts in all its forms.
Exhibition Showcases Region’s Best
An idea originally dreamed up to fill an unexpected vacancy in the Kingaroy Art Gallery’s annual exhibition schedule will have its latest outing this Saturday … having grown to more than six times its original size in just three years.
Cool Time At Child Care
Water, water everywhere, and not a fire anywhere! The children at the South Burnett Child Care Centre in Kingaroy were treated to a cool display as the visiting Strike Team of rural firefighters practised their skills last week.
Pioneer Brothers Earn A Place
Descendants of South Burnett pioneers William, Thomas and Michael Carew gathered in Kingaroy on Saturday morning to mark the official unveiling of a new park name to remember the brothers.
Novelist To Visit Library
It’s going to be busy at Kingaroy Library over the next few weeks.
Culture Takes Centre Stage
South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show wasn’t just about races, parades, open days and 4WDs … there was also “culture” on the menu for the long weekend.
Artists Create A Journey
South Burnett residents gathered at the Kingaroy Art Gallery on Friday night to mark the start of Mental Health Week and celebrate the hidden talent we have in the local community.
New Face At Carrollee Hotel
There’s a new face at Kingaroy’s Carrollee Hotel following the recent purchase of the hotel and licence by the Central Queensland Hotels Group.
Try Fudge On Monday
Ever wondered how fudge is made? If you have, you can find out all about it if you drop by Taste South Burnett’s cellar door on Monday, October 6.
Sweet Symphony For Musicians
The South Burnett Community Orchestra will be hosting a weekend of workshops for orchestral instrument players this weekend that will be capped off by a free community concert on Sunday afternoon.
Kick Back With A Long Lunch At Cranes
Some people say the long, lazy lunch died in the 1990s. And that may be true – but only in the cities.
Award-Winning Pastellist On Show
Award-winning South Burnett artist Karol Oakley will be opening a new exhibition at Kingaroy’s Nimue Gallery on Saturday morning, October 3.
Have A Caper Over The Weekend
If you’re interested in unusual foods or would just like to experience a real farm with cows, alpacas, guineas and crops, why not take a Picnic In The Paddock this weekend?
Stars Come Out For Cancer
There was a riot of fun in Kingaroy’s Memorial Park on Thursday … especially for fans of Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
Optus Upgrades Towers For 4G
Optus says it will soon be offering 4G services to its customers in Kingaroy but they may face some temporary disruptions as the towers are upgraded.
Jodi’s Spreading Her Wings
Kingaroy businesswoman Jodi Cornell has been selling her wares online for the past six years … now she’s hoping to convert that success into a bricks-and-mortar business.
Tour Historic Taabinga Homestead
Taabinga Homestead will be holding an Open Day during the October long weekend, providing a rare opportunity for visitors and locals alike to view this historically significant property.
Exhibition Showcases Region’s Best
Visitors who drop into the Kingaroy Art Gallery during the South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show long weekend will be able to see a wide and varied exhibition from some of the region’s best artists.
