Pantry Needs Our Support
DEB’S DIARY
I’m proud to spotlight the South Burnett Pantry, a vital local service that makes our community stronger.
Locals Enjoy Express Run On Rail Trail
Eighteen teams turned out on a crisp Kingaroy morning last weekend to take part in the fifth running of the South Burnett Express Rail Trail Relay.
Matthew’s A Rising Star In Agronomy
Murgon-based agronomist Matthew McCauley was presented with the Bayer Rising Star Award at the 2025 Summer Grains Conference dinner held on the Gold Coast earlier this month.
Grant To Fund Tree Replacement
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $9600 from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program to replace street trees in Wondai.
Another Year Of Big Fun At Wondai
Nine fields, 85 teams, 20 clubs, more than 200 games played and 1121 buckets of chips sold … that sums up nicely the Wondai-Proston Wolves’ massive Mini-Mods carnival last Saturday at Wondai Sportsground.
Gem Show Worth Waiting For
It may have been delayed, but the South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club’s annual two-day gem show really “rocked” at Wondai Sportsground at the weekend.
Wondai Hosts Unique Exhibitions
Two of the most unusual exhibitions – and probably the most valuable – seen in the South Burnett for some time are gracing the walls of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month.
Wondai Remembers, Others Forget
Wondai’s annual tribute to the Reserve Forces troops which have served Australia in conflicts and peace-keeping missions for more than a century attracted current and former Defence Force personnel to town on Sunday.
Fundraising Bowls Over Eagles
An unusual fundraiser – with a special dual purpose – was held at the Wondai Bowls Club last Saturday.
Wondai Festival Hits Its Stride
There was art, music, markets and lots and lots of running at the eighth annual Wondai Country Running Festival held on the South Burnett Rail Trail last weekend.
Wondai To Honour Reserves
Wondai’s annual salute to the brave Reserve Forces members who have served Australia both at home and abroad for more than a century is on again this Sunday.
Wondai’s Ready To Start Running
Runners taking part in the eighth annual Wondai Country Running Festival will be hitting the trails around the town again this weekend.
Women Hurt In Separate Crashes
A woman, aged in her 50s, suffered facial injuries in a single-vehicle crash on the Bunya Mountains on Sunday morning.
Wondai Says ‘Thank You’
A chilly night couldn’t stop the Wondai Neighbourhood Watch group from giving a warm “thank you” to the town’s emergency services personnel on Wednesday evening.
Lifetime Of Art Comes To Wondai
A coachload of visitors from Gympie trekked to the Wondai Regional Art Gallery last Friday to support the official opening of a special exhibition by visiting artist Elly Stern.
Students Tackle Our Big Challenges
More than 130 students from four South Burnett high schools enjoyed an opportunity to explore their “big ideas” at an all-day workshop held in Kingaroy Town Hall last week.
Local Duo Excel At Conference
Two South Burnett women excelled at a recent joint QCWA / Toastmasters event held at Hervey Bay.
Users Urge Gympie To Upgrade Trail
The South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association – the not-for-profit group promoting the use of the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail – has written to Gympie Regional Council to suggest upgrades to its section of the tourism link.
Stolen Vehicles Located
Two vehicles stolen from Allan Place in Kingaroy on Saturday night have been located by police.
Classic Fun Run Raises $3000
The annual Mother’s Day Classic Fun Run along the South Burnett Rail Trail at Wondai has raised more than $3000 for breast cancer research.
