Local GP one of seven new citizens
For Audrey Haboosheh from Canada, 2023’s Australia Day marked the end of a decade-long journey to becoming an official Australian.
Dr Haboosheh, 41, has lived...
A world without livestock is a world without an agricultural future
Imagine a world without cattle (sheep, goats, and pigs too for that matter).
Sadly, increasing attacks on animal agriculture of late have forced many people...
KCCI set for another groundbreaking year
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry are trailblazers when it comes to their mental health initiatives and other business ideas.
This year has already...
Local achiever award for Kumbia
Nominees for the Kumbia award: Todd Armstrong, and Stephanie Stevens.
Winner: Stephanie Stevens.
Stephanie has contributed her time to many organisations and events such as the...
Newest Australians welcomed
The South Burnett welcomed seven new citizens into its community last Thursday, with a large crowd gathering to witness an ’affirmation ceremony’ at the...
Car crashes into truck at Yarraman
A car-and-truck crash on the D'Aguilar Highway at Yarraman has caused a large-scale call-out by the region's emergency services, who are currently working to...
Fun and games at Yarraman
Yabby races, a pie-eating competition and sumo races brought a good attendance to the yarraman pub.
On Thursday 26 January, the Royal Hotel in Yarraman...
Aussie Day fun at the ‘Carra’
Kingaroy's Carrollee Hotel hosted an afternoon of fun on Australia Day last week, hosting competitions, food and entertainment for dozens of patrons throughout the...
Hivesville’s Aussie pride
Hivesville residents gathered early for a free Australia Day breakfast.
The community held their event at Hivesville Memorial Park on 26 January where they...
Local Achiever award for Wooroolin/ Memerambi
Nominees for the Wooroolin/ Memerambi award: Peter Wingfield, Marabelle Kerkow.
Winner: Peter Wingfield.
Peter is a strong member of the Wooroolin/ Memerambi community and has been...
Australia Day Blackbutt-style
A new flagpole was utilised at the Blackbutt Australia Day celebrations on 26 January.
The flagpole was donated by the Blackbutt Freemasons and the flag...
Local Achiever award for Wondai/ Tingoora
Nominees for the Wondai/ Tingoora award: Chantal Harth, Karen Chambers.
Winner: Karen Chambers.
The dedication, motivation and enthusiasm with which Karen has fulfilled her duties as...
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...
