$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.
Big Crowds Gather Across Region
Huge crowds turned out in towns and villages across the South Burnett on Thursday to mark the 109th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli.
QCWA Looks Back On 100 Years
One hundred years ago, Kumbia was a very different place … but there are two things time travellers would recognise: the hall, and the hard work of a keen bunch of local women.
New Format For Kumbia Markets
Kumbia’s monthly markets will take on a new format this year after more than a decade of operation.
Kumbia Debates Future Of Kindy
The Kumbia Hall Committee will form a sub-committee to investigate future uses of the disused Kumbia Kindergarten buildings.
Kumbia Explores Disaster Resilience
A workshop held in Kumbia on Sunday by Red Earth Community Foundation explored how to build disaster resilience in the community.
Kumbia To Host Council Awards
South Burnett Regional Council’s 2024 Australia Day Awards winners will be announced at a ceremony at Kumbia Hall on Sunday, January 21.
Santa Pays A Visit To Kumbia
Kumbia’s annual Christmas Carnival attracted hundreds of people to the grounds around Kumbia Hall.
Sheik Shakes Up Kumbia
Ross River Fever isn’t enough to keep an old trouper down, even if he’s almost 91 years old!
RES Quizzed On Wind Farm Route
The company which aims to build the Tarong West Wind Farm has moved to reassure residents who have expressed traffic concerns about the project.
Group To Guide Kumbia Sport
A Kumbia Sports and Recreation Association committee was elected at the inaugural AGM held at Kumbia Memorial Hall.
Another Bumper Burnett Weekend!
If you thought there wasn’t enough to do over the past few weeks in the South Burnett … there’s another bumper weekend of events coming up!
Kumbia Goes Crazy For A Night
Kumbia State School P&C’s major annual fundraiser is always a little bit crazy … and Saturday night was no different!
Home Engulfed In Flames
Two people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation after a home in Kumbia was destroyed by fire on Saturday night.
Friends Gather To Congratulate Brian
Friends and family members packed into the Kumbia Race Club clubhouse on Friday evening to mark the retirement of well-known local butcher – and Kumbia icon – Brian Lenihan.
