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.
Park Rangers Issue Fines
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers have warned that heavy fines can be imposed for illegal behaviour in State Forests and National Parks.
Bark Art Stuns Opening Night Crowd
There’s at least two extra reasons to make the trip to Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month to check out the latest exhibitions.
Police Hunt Would-Be Car Thieves
Police are investigating an attempted carjacking in Wondai on Thursday night
Anzac Crowds Fall In At Wondai
The Anzac Day races are always popular … but this year’s event attracted one of the biggest crowds seen for years at the South Burnett Race Club’s Wondai track.
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.
Big Weekend Ahead In Wondai
Wondai Sportsground was buzzing on Thursday with volunteers setting up for the big “Weekend At Wondai” cycling event which starts on Anzac Day.
Sunshine Welcomes Autumn Expo
Wondai’s Autumn Garden Expo was blessed with sunshine last weekend, attracting a large number of stallholders and visitors.
Stolen Vehicle: Seven Charged
Seven people – including six teenagers – have been charged after a vehicle stolen from Wondai was involved in a traffic crash.
Three Hurt In Rollover
Three people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a single-vehicle crash at Kinleymore on Friday night.
Men’s Shed ‘Delayed by Native Title’
South Burnett councillor Ros Heit has expressed frustration that Native Title issues are delaying plans by the Wondai Men’s Shed to build a workshop in Sundstrup Park.
Dorothy’s Anzac Day Surprise
The visiting riders coming to the South Burnett for the upcoming “Weekend At Wondai” cycling event will get a little Anzac Day gift, all thanks to 93-year-old Dorothy Niebling.
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.
