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Union president joins the beat

Queensland Police Union’s President came to the peanut capital to join the beat for a day. The union president Shane Prior joined the Kingaroy...

A closer look at plant roots

My mobile phone's text folder and my email inbox get a fair few photos of above-ground parts of various plants that are not doing...

Ellen Hughes’ enduring legacy

Kingaroy Shire Council made history in 1923, welcoming the first woman to be elected to a local government council in Queensland. Dr Ellen Kent...

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Sport

Club secures its future

Kingaroy Golf Club has taken a major step toward securing its long term future with the arrival of 20 near new lithium golf carts,...

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...

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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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Trails of discovery: Murgon

The small, rural town of Murgon has many hidden wonders to see and experience, if you know where to look. Why not spend a...

St Therese’s leadership squad

A group of four dedicated students at St Therese's Catholic Primary School in Monto have taken on the mantle of leadership in 2026. Year 6...

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...

Crucial safety advice for caravanners braving fuel prices this Easter

Despite expensive fuel prices, plenty of Queenslanders are still expected to hit the road this Easter long weekend, with RACQ warning poor preparation could...

parkrun returns after floods

Gayndah River Walk parkrun made its grand return last weekend after a two week hiatus due to the recent floods. A group of 18...

Kumbia’s new school leaders

Kumbia State School, one of many in the South Burnett area, has welcomed their 2026 school leaders with open arms. Six Year 6 students...

Easter Sunday sunrise service

Kingaroy District Association of Ministers will be holding a combined churches Easter Sunday sunrise service on the top of Mount Wooroolin in Kingaroy on...

Stags on an egg hunt

Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies were spread right across the Nanango Stags footy field, for the great hunt. Nanango’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt was...