Motorcyclist in Inverlaw crash
A man in his 20s has sustained a leg injury from a motorcycle crash at Inverlaw on Sunday, 27 August.
The rider was transported...
Wondai’s junior reps
A beautiful afternoon of chatter and anticipation arose at the Wondai Diggers Club last Sunday, 20 August.
With a total of 16 entrants, friends...
Kirstie puts her hand up for Mayor
Kirstie Schumacher has announced her intention to run for South Burnett Mayor in the 2024 Local Government election.
She currently serves as division 4 councillor...
Scots do it best
The Boondooma Homestead was the centre of the original Boondooma Station, which was settled in 1846 by three young Scotsmen.
So, what better way to...
Fest’s best eaters assemble
A year's supply of bacon for free - does that sound like the best reward ever?
For dozens of festivalgoers last weekend, that was the...
Gayndah honours Vietnam vets
Gayndah's returned service personnel commemorated the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia's efforts in the Vietnam War last Friday.
A number of local veterans...
Porky pageant’s winners
Kingaroy has a new BaconFest queen, with a panel of seasoned judges choosing the perfect contender to represent the region's bacon-y pride on Saturday...
Sizzling styles on show
BaconFest attendees could show off their best clothes, props and accessories at the first-ever 'Best in Bacon' contest on Saturday afternoon.
The inaugural best-dressed competition,...
A time to reflect
On Friday, 18 August Vietnam Veteran’s Day was celebrated at the Kingaroy and District RSL and Citizens Memorial Club.
There was a gathering of around...
Travelled teacher departs Burnett
Students and staff at Mundubbera State College last week said their farewells to Head of Department for Teaching and Learning Joanna 'Jo' Vidler, who...
Bacon fest fever
One tonne of bacon and one weekend-long party were just two of many reasons to ‘pig out’ and embrace the bacon fever.
Kingaroy BaconFest...
Lance takes on Walk for Epilepsy
Lance Nash is no stranger to conquering obstacles and challenges.
The Nanango man has overcome many since being diagnosed with epilepsy in 2016 after...

















