Obituary: Brian Lenihan 1943-2025
The Kumbia community is mourning the loss of one of the town’s most-loved residents, former Kumbia Race Club president (and town butcher) Brian Lenihan.
We Still Remember … 110 Years Later
Crowds gathered in towns and villages across the South Burnett on Friday to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli and the men and women who have served Australia in so many conflicts since 1915.
Council Events To Collect Feedback
The first of the South Burnett Regional Council’s planned “community catch-ups” to discuss its new draft Corporate and Community plans will go ahead this week.
BESS Project Sparks Debate
Akaysha Energy hosted an information session in Kumbia on Saturday morning for local residents about its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Ellesmere.
Kumbia Officer Wins District Award
Kumbia Police officer-in-charge, Senior Constable Todd Armstrong, was presented with a special award at Monday night’s Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch meeting.
Aussie Flavour At Kumbia
Kumbia’s popular “Cheap As Chips” fundraising dinner for the Hall Committee took on an Australia Day feel on Saturday night.
Christmas In The South Burnett
South Burnett families have been busily celebrating the festive season – and keeping Santa on the move – at Christmas carnivals throughout the region.
Another Milestone For Kumbia Hall
The community-led project to save the historic Kumbia Hall passed a major milestone on Thursday with concrete being poured to finish the installation of another 56 stumps.
Free Classes To Get Active
South Burnett Regional Council has received a $25,000 State Government grant to deliver a range of recreational activities for women and girls.
Sizzling Fun At Kumbia Races
Tickets for Kumbia’s annual Cup Day celebrations are always one of the hottest items on the local sporting calendar, but this year the sizzle was on the track as well.
Full Fields For Kumbia Races
Kumbia Race Club will be holding its annual “Flemington In The Bush” Melbourne Cup race meeting on Tuesday, November 5.
X-ELIO Meets Residents
Representatives from Spanish-based renewables company X-ELIO met with about a dozen local residents on Friday afternoon in Kumbia Memorial Hall.
Meeting To Discuss BESS
Renewable energy company X-ELIO is holding an information session in Kumbia on Friday.
Driver Dies In Hospital
A driver critically injured in a crash on the Bunya Highway on September 26 has died in hospital.
$315,000 Upgrade Saves Old Courts
A new $315,000 sports precinct was officially opened by the “kids of Kumbia” in a ceremony organised by the South Burnett Regional Council on Friday afternoon.
$1.1m Boost For Local Groups
Fifteen local not-for-profit groups will receive a total of more than $1.1 million in funding from latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Olympic Effort At Brain Drain
P&C volunteers put in an “Olympic” effort on Saturday night to raise funds for the local State School at the annual Kumbia Brain Drain.
Snow Wonder Santa Dropped In
It feels cold enough for snow … so that’s possibly why Father Christmas came to Kumbia on Saturday night!
BIEDO Offers Tech Roadshow
BIEDO is bringing a roadshow to the South Burnett later this month to help demystify digital “connectivity”.
Centenary Draft Salutes Local Legend
After being washed out earlier this year, the Kumbia Charity Centenary Campdraft finally went ahead last weekend in a big weekend for the club … and for another local legend, retired butcher Brian Lenihan.
