105 years for Bess
Community icon, Bess Thorp, celebrates her 105th birthday.
A true icon of positivity and community spirit, Bess Thorp, recently celebrated her 105th birthday at...
Celebrant retires after 495 ceremonies
After almost 500 ceremonies, South Burnett celebrant Rhonda Callow has stepped back from conducting weddings, naming ceremonies and vowel renewals.
She enjoyed every ceremony...
Share library love
Patrons of the South Burnett's libraries are asked to explain why they enjoy their local 'knowledge hubs' this month, following the launch of a...
Heavy vehicle rollover at Boolboonda
A heavy machinery vehicle has rolled down an embankment at Boolboonda north of Mount Perry this morning.
First responders were called to a section of...
Happy 101st Margaret
Margaret Gilmour marks a remarkable milestone today, Friday 21 February, celebrating her 101st birthday.
She will celebrate by being surrounded by three generations of...
Top citizen gives freely
Murgon man Ross Wessling was recognised for his "unwavering commitment" to his community at the 2025 South Burnett Australia Day awards.
Mr Wessling, who has...
Arts excursion to GOMA
South Burnett artists were inspired by some of the best contemporary art in the Asia Pacific region.
A group of 27 art enthusiasts headed...
Lots to learn at ag field day
Farmers, agriculturists and agribusiness owners flocked to a field day at the Department of Primary Industries' Kingaroy research station on 20 February, looking to...
Dean’s sixth golden guitar
Australia’s country music held its night of nights with the Golden Guitar Awards.
The Golden Guitar Awards have been running for 53 years and...
Local community rallies to support
On 2 January 2025, Jennifer LePatourel and Graham Kellow's rental home was severely damaged due to heavy rainstorms.
The storm led to substantial water...
School’s best and brightest
Saint Mary's Catholic College in Kingaroy recognised its highest-performing students of the 2024 school year at a grand assembly on 11 February.
Students from...
IN PICS: Coolabunia Limousin Female and Show Steer Sale draws enthusiastic crowd
The 2025 Coolabunia Limousin Female and Show Steer Sale, held on Saturday, 15 February at the Nanango Showgrounds, was marked by significant success and...
Murgon takes a moment to remember
Over the weekend, the community of Murgon came together to remember the fallen.
On Saturday, 25 April, the people of Murgon and surrounds flocked...
