South Burnett Dams Get A Boost
It’s a good feeling to know that summer is finally on its way. The water temperatures in both dams are rising considerably during the day, which makes for some pretty intense fishing at times
Big Weekend Ahead At Muster
The caravans and campervans have been rolling in all week for Murgon Rotary Club’s 2018 Music Muster, setting the stage for another huge celebration of Australian country music
Surprise Star Rocks The Waterhole
Rockers at this year’s The Waterhole Rocks in Nanango enjoyed a surprise on Friday night … a star turn on stage by Vicky O’Keefe, daughter of Aussie legend JOK.
Here’s To Yarraman’s Big Week
Drought had looked to be the main risk for Yarraman’s annual town festival, “The Colours Of Yarraman”, but on Saturday it was rain that had organisers worried.
Vote Now For The Big Peanut!
Okay … it’s time to get serious and start voting! Time is running out for Kingaroy’s Big Peanut to become Australia’s “Next Big Thing”.
Mike Enjoys His Uphill Journey
At 2:15am on Tuesday, Mike Zande climbed aboard his pushbike at Wulkuraka, the official starting point of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
Koala Takes It To The Streets
Aussies overseas are often asked if kangaroos really hop down our streets … but in Kingaroy you can forget about the ‘roos.
Rail Trail Festival Ready To Run
Organisers of the inaugural Murgon Rail Trail Festival and Marathon are hoping for fine weather and a bumper turnout on Sunday.
Vintage Fans Rally In Kingaroy
Everything from the smallest stationary engine to the largest semi-trailer was on display at the recent Kingaroy and District Machinery Club Rally in Kingaroy.
Colourful Celebration For Spring
Wondai’s annual Spring Garden Expo was as bright and bustling as ever at the weekend with visitors exploring a multitude of stalls stretching around the edge of Wondai Sportsground
Roads Are ‘Scaring Away Tourists’
Durong resident Simon Stretton has again called on the South Burnett Regional Council to repair Shellytop and McLean roads urgently.
Celebration Salutes Everything Italian
Moffatdale Ridge’s annual Italian Festival had a lot of competition this year – rugby league grand finals, Nanango Muster, Nanango Races, Avocado Festival etc – but still about 1200 people turned up to celebrate la dolce vita.
$4.5m Upgrade For Historic Rail Bridge
An historic disused rail bridge on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is undergoing a $4.5 million refurbishment to make it a major tourist attraction.
Showgrounds Packed Again For Muster
More than 740 caravans and campervans packed out the Nanango Showgrounds at the weekend for the 16th annual Heritage Nanango Country Muster.
British To Invade This Weekend
The British are coming! Paul Revere probably didn’t say it, but the Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club definitely will be this weekend.
Council Seeking Rail Trail Feedback
Gympie Regional Council is inviting feedback from residents and businesses in Goomeri, Kilkivan and nearby areas about the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail.
Clovely Cleans Up At Wine Awards
Clovely Estate covered itself with glory at the 2018 Queensland Wine Awards, walking away with two trophies, a gold medal, three silvers and three bronzes.
Club Has Big Plans For Rail Depot
The derelict QRail site in Kingaroy will be converted into one of Queensland’s largest community woodworking complexes if the South Burnett Woodcrafters have their way.
BaconFest In 2019 Or 2020?
No decision has been made yet by the organising committee about whether BaconFest will return in 2019 or whether it should become a biannual event.
Council Maps Future Of VICs
The South Burnett Regional Council says it is committed to the future of Visitor Information Centres (VICs) in the region despite a drop in numbers over the past 10 years.
