New taste for festival
From country music royalty and an unexpected earthquake, to its new park precinct, Kingaroy BaconFest 2025 will go down in the ‘pig’ history books......
Pausing to remember our Vietnam veterans
They were young, brave, and far from home. On Vietnam Veterans Day, we remember the Australians who answered the call and served with honour.
On...
Critical housing shortage reaches crisis point
Expensive rent, long wait lists and a critical housing shortage has seen the South Burnett reach a housing crisis.
South Burnett CTC has reported...
GALLERY: Big bacon breakfast
It seems the ‘early birds’ get the bacon and egg burger on festival morning.
Hundreds lined up for their bacon and egg burger and...
Muster hits all the right notes
Between 6 and 10 August, the bushland near Proston came alive with the sound of rock and country music.
Coverty's annual Back to Basics Music...
Pirates, cowboys and aliens
At which point did we lose the ability to imagine we were fighting with ‘pirates, cowboys, and aliens’?
Nanango Theatre Company welcomed Metta Paterson,...
Miss Shacklock teaches the next generation
Saint Mary's Catholic College in Kingaroy hosts many teachers, all dedicated to helping teach the next generation.
Among them is Miss Danielle Shacklock.
With a...
Biggenden branch kicking goals
From having just one member 11 years ago and facing its possible closure, the Biggenden branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association is now...
Bird hide upgrades for Wooroolin
The Wooroolin Wetlands Bird Hide is set to see an upgrade in the coming future.
The South Burnett Regional Council has partnered with the...
Growing golden penda
If you’ve driven down Haly Street in Kingaroy recently, some bright yellow blooms may have captured your attention.
These vibrant flowers belong to the...
‘Biggest in 50 years’: Earthquake shakes Burnett
Queensland’s largest on shore earthquake in 50 years was felt across the Burnett and beyond on Saturday morning, 16 August.
Geoscience Australia Seismologist Michelle...
Peek behind the farmgate
A group of visitors and locals alike were keen to taste the region's flavours and get a peek behind the farmgate ahead of BaconFest.
The...
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...
