Community News

Emergency repairs shut down power at Blackbutt

A forced power outage by Ergon north of Blackbutt this afternoon has left over a hundred South Burnett residents without electricity. A spokesperson for the...

Curtain Call makes first appearance

There is a new theatre group in Nanango – not in competition with the long established Nanango Theatre Company who have consistently presented well...

Treasurer farewelled

After serving as the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary Inc. treasurer for seven years, Peter Mortimer will be leaving the role as he is moving away. Auxiliary...

Be prepared this storm season

South Burnett Regional Council and the Disaster management group are urging residents to prepare and stay vigilant as the flood and severe storms may...

Proston’s Australia Day markets

The Proston Country Market is kicking off in 2024 with an Australia Day happening, this Friday 26th January in the CWA precincts, Railway Park,...

A fork in the road

Old school friends Gwenn Tasker and Helen Downs started art classes together in 1974, and have now putting together an art exhibition. A Fork...

School essentials for kids in need

Help ease the burden of sending children in need back to school and get on board with Operation Backpack. Kingaroy Shoppingworld has announced the...

Election jobs up for grabs

Looking for a causal gig and want to contribute to your community? Applications have opened for more than 10,000 casual election official roles that...

Have you spotted a greater glider?

Look up and see if you can spot a greater glider in the Burnett. The Burnett Catchment Care Association has a 'Saving the endangered...

Lightning strike contributes to unclear Kingaroy water

South Burnett Regional Council's water team are working to resolve the discoloured water issue in the Kingaroy area. The council issued a statement on...

Have a mental health plan in place

New Beyond Blue data reveals one in five people’s mental health is being extremely impacted by the rising cost of living. A new community survey...

Ray McNamara charity fundraising

Ray McNamara, with the help of the South Burnett community, has succeeded his goal and raised $11,000 for charity. Throughout 2023 they have donated...

Not last taste of Farm 2 Fork

It was a dream to connect consumers with the amazing tastes of the Burnett. Sadly, that little green shop at Wooroolin -Farm 2 Fork-...