Seven Teenagers Charged
Police have charged seven teenagers with more than 60 property crime offences allegedly committed in the South Burnett.
Did You Remember To Remember?
A small parade to the Memorial Rotunda marked the start of the Remembrance Day commemoration in Kingaroy on Monday morning.
Four Groups To Share $40,000
Four South Burnett not-for-profit groups are the lucky recipients of a total of almost $40,000 in “Small & Vital” grants from the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal.
Artists Rise To The Challenge
When artists are set a challenge, the results can be outstanding.
Plan To Create ‘Wondai Cares’
A proposal to create a community-based in-home aged care system in Wondai will be discussed at three consultation sessions on Friday.
Extra Action At Markets
Wondai’s Coronation Park was buzzing on Saturday with people attending the monthly Wondai Country Markets.
Wondai Racing’s In The Pink
Wondai’s biggest race meeting of the year – coinciding with racing’s richest turf race, The Everest, at Randwick – attracted a keen crowd of punters on Saturday.
Police Scale Back Search For Jack
Homicide detectives investigating the disappearance of Jack McLennan near Murgon have established “Operation Whiskey Pocket”.
Barbara Wins $3000 Art Prize
Local artist Barbara Stewart has taken out the prestigious $3000 Acquisitive prize at the 2024 South Burnett Regional Council art competition.
Thieves Steal Two More Vehicles
Murgon police are investigating two more more break-and-enters and vehicle thefts in the local area this week.
$24.5m Boost To Local Projects
The South Burnett Regional Council and three of the region’s key businesses are the big winners in a State Government funding announcement made on Monday.
Expo Blossoms Despite Rain
Gardeners obviously don’t mind a bit of rain … they turned up when it was more than a bit damp at Wondai’s Autumn Garden Expo earlier this year, and then came back in force at the weekend for the Spring extravaganza.
Wondai Welcomes New Show Year
The annual Wondai Show is always the last held in the region … but at the same time, it’s also the first show every year!
$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.
Ram Raid Link To Carjacking
A ram raid at the IGA Supermarket in Wondai on Monday night has been linked by police to a carjacking earlier in the day at Wilsonton in Toowoomba.
Thieves Target Wondai, Murgon
Police have repeated calls for South Burnett residents to lock up after a string of break-ins and thefts in the Wondai and Murgon areas over the past two weeks.
Mini Games With Maxi Fun
There were proud parents, coaches, colourful gazebos, spectators dodging footballs on the sidelines … and lots and lots of very happy youngsters running about.
Trail Ride Tempts The Tastebuds
Seventy-five cyclists took part last Saturday in “Taste The Trail” … an annual event which aims to combine healthy exercise with good food and an adventure along the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Opposition MP Tours Region
Shadow Minister for Education and the Arts Dr Christian Rowan collected feedback on local issues during a whistlestop visit to the South Burnett last week.
Asia Pacific Comes To Wondai
A very special exhibition is happening for the next six weeks at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery … a touring display from the Gallery of Modern Art.
