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Timeless country hits rock Kumbia Hall

Their songs have been part of the musical landscape of our lives for almost four decades – and the tribute show that rocked the...

Celebrating 50 golden years

It was a time of celebration as Judy McKewen (née Elliot) and Glen McKewen celebrated their wedding anniversary. The two tied the knot 50...

Fiona is a local achiever

To celebrate the talent and dedication, South Burnett Regional Council announced the recipients of the local achiever awards at the Australia Day Awards, held...

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Lily’s big netball dreams

Up and coming South Burnett netballer Lily Andrews has had a whirlwind start to her big year. The 16-year-old Nanango girl has made the...

Tennis club’s 20-year project

It has been a project more than 20 years in the making, but Kingaroy and District Tennis Association finally has their new amenities block....

‘Phins Up’ for Cobbo’s first try

Selwyn Cobbo scored his first try as a Dolphin during the team's 21 March clash with the Sharks. Cobbo, 23, played the full 80 minutes...

Mundubbera’s Ironman

At 24 years of age, Mundubbera's Blake Jackson is a celebrated rugby league player, a new businessowner - and now also a certified Ironman. Blake...

Juniors ‘love’ tournament

Kingaroy hosted some up and coming junior tennis players last weekend. The Kingaroy round of the Junior Development Series 2026 was held at the...

Roos pull out of comp

Less than a month before the start of the 2026 season, the Monto Roos announced they would not be fielding a side in the...

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Hivesville CWA’s devonshire delight

Hivesville CWA ladies served up a divine treat last weekend, complete with great treats and craft activities. Ladies from fellow Wondai and Nanango...

Long cattle tick battle

Cattle ticks have been a bug bear of the beef industry for a very long time. That is unlikely to change. Over the course...

Latest from parkinson’s support group

South Burnett Parkinson's Support Group's informal meeting was held at the Murgon RSL Sub Branch on Monday, 23 February. Carmen opened the meeting at...

Boost for innovation

Fempro Armour founder Stephanie Bofinger is making waves in the sporting world. Her revolutionary body armour has transformed sports like motorsports, AFL, NRL and...

Blood moon snapshots

Sharp-eyed Burnett locals spotted a rare sighting earlier this month. Over the Burnett, a blood moon rose on Tuesday evening, 3 March. The total...

Meet St Patrick’s new principal

St Patrick's Primary School Nanango's new principal is a familiar face around school. Sarah McCarthy has stepped into the role of Principal at St...

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Dedicated JP retires

It was time for celebration, as Marie Shaw completed her final day at the Kingaroy Library as a JP. On Thursday, 12 March, Marie...

Stockman’s Challenge kicks off

For the first time in show history, the Stockman's Challenge is set to unite across three regional shows in the Stockman's Challenge High Points...

Go ‘nuts’ for Eva’s

A unique fitness challenge to support parents in need awaits those willing on Labor Day weekend. Complete a one kilometre loop before the ‘nut’...

Cr Little steps up as new deputy

Half-way through the four-year council term, South Burnett Regional Council will again welcome a new deputy mayor. The councillors discussed the changes at their...

Telestroke comes to Kingaroy

After years of campaigning by locals, Kingaroy Hospital will at last switch on its stroke telemedicine service next week. Kingaroy will be the sixth of...

Teen’s bravery rewarded

A Monto teenager has received a commendation from Queensland paramedics for saving her sister's life after a car crash. Dakotah Zieth, 14, was presented with...

Nitrogen from legumes

Every so often I do get some satisfaction that my thoughts on the future of cropping could very well be true. The seriousness of...

100 years of Monto State School

Monto State School made 14 March a day to remember, bringing together scores of current and former students for its centenary celebrations. The school first...

A book lover’s paradise at Bookarama

It was a book lover's paradise over the weekend as the South Burnett Bookarama kicked off once more. From Friday, 27 March to Sunday,...

Grant money for farmers available

In rural communities, recovery is never just about rebuilding fences or replacing machinery. It is about ensuring the people who work the land have...