Last Service At St Paul’s
A deconsecration service will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Kumbia this Saturday (October 10).
Ooh La La … A Night In Kumbia
Ooh la la … the glamourous Kumbia Debutante Ball is a genuine South Burnett tradition
Kumbia Says ‘Down With Drought’
If you’re not living on a farm, you may think the drought is over … but it’s not, and the stress is still taking its toll on many local families.
Bloody Good Night In Kumbia
There was enough blood sloshing around inside the Kumbia Memorial Hall on Saturday night to keep even the thirstiest vampire feeling satisfied.
Mollie Re-Elected For Second Term
Member for Gympie Tony Perrett paid a visit to Kingaroy last Wednesday.
Man Charged Over Fatal Crash
A 45-year-old Kumbia man will appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court next month charged with dangerous driving causing death following a fatal crash on the Bunya Highway earlier this year.
Fr Dan Grundy Celebrates 50 Years
For a Catholic priest who has never been placed formally in any parish in the South Burnett, Fr Dan Grundy seems to know lots and lots of local residents.
Meeting To Decide
Kumbia QCWA’s Fate
Kumbia QCWA has put out an urgent call to would-be members to sign up to avoid imminent closure of the branch.
Steep Challenge For Cyclists
The South Burnett proved a steep challenge – literally – for the teams of cyclists taking part in the weekend’s Giro d’South Burnett.
Local Buyer Snaps Up Orchard
An orchard at Kumbia which was marketed last year in a bundle with similar properties has been sold
Antiques Show Returns To Kumbia
Tickets have now gone on sale for the always-popular Kumbia Antiques Roadshow.
Get Ready For A Festival Of Cycling
The Tour de South Burnett cycle race is returning to the South Burnett next month, with a new name, new towns and five routes open to local cyclists, ranging in length from 5km to 107km.
Spotlight On Rural Crime
The Kingaroy Stock and Rural Crime Investigation Squad (SARCIS) will be holding a special rural crime prevention night at Kumbia Memorial Hall on May 18.
Small Towns Make Big Effort
Anzac Day commemorations in the South Burnett aren’t just confined to the larger population centres
Booklet To Save Parish Memories
A booklet to record the history of St Paul’s Anglican Church in Kumbia is being put together following the closure of the church earlier this year.
Kumbia Campdraft Pulls Good Crowd
The two-week postponement of this year’s Kumbia Charity Campdraft appeared to have little impact on competitor numbers when the event was finally run at the Kumbia Showgrounds last weekend.
Chronicler Of Kumbia Dies
The chronicler of all things Kumbia, Wally Thamm, passed away peacefully on Sunday.
Kumbia Walkers Ready For A Challenge
A group of Kumbia residents are currently in training to walk 96km along fire trails in the rugged Gold Coast Hinterland bush – in the middle of winter.
New Date For Kumbia Draft
The Kumbia Charity Campdraft – which was cancelled on the Easter weekend due to the forecast rain – has been rescheduled.
St Patrick Wasn’t
Forgotten At Kumbia
Kumbia held a slightly belated St Patrick’s celebration on Sunday, but that didn’t stop everyone dressing up in green and having some old-fashioned Irish fun.
