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PHOTOS: Fire at vacant Kingaroy St shop

Emergency crews are dampening down a structure fire in Kingaroy this afternoon. A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman reported that the crews were called...

Discussing the future of the region

North and South Burnett leaders assembled to discuss the region's future opportunities and challenges including the hollowing-out population. Members of the South Burnett Regional Council,...

Championing creative rural women

Olivia Everitt was surprised when she heard she had won Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network's brand new award category for 2021, the...

Youth Council presents plan for the future

The South Burnett's rising community leaders met with the region's businessowners, organisations and politicians this month, welcoming members of Kingaroy's Chamber of Commerce and...

Cherbourg community is Selwyn’s biggest fan

He may be playing in the 'big leagues' now - but at heart, Selwyn Cobbo is still a Cherbourg boy through and through. Whether it...

Nothing like a local helping hand

There is nothing like having a trusted local beside you when you need a helping hand. The nbn network remains one of the largest infrastructure...

Janagatha: Film success for Burnett locals

Janagatha the Australian dog had its premiere screening in Kingaroy cinema on Tuesday, 19 July. Janagatha is a children’s book series written and illustrated...

Growing thriving lavender

The image of a fragrant garden, full of buzzing bees and a beautiful abundance of purple flowers is captured firmly in my mind. The...

‘The mower man’ comes to your town

Claude continues his trek across Australia and the region to combat child sexual abuse. Claude ‘the mower man’ Harvey will soon push his mower through...

When bad manners cost you your reputation

Good manners can tell you a lot about a person. An expression of inner character, they form the basis of moral citizenship – founded on...

Keep a keen eye on these young eagles

South Burnett’s eaglets will be ones to watch, finishing their first glimpse of representative league undefeated. The under-35kg South Burnett Eagles team are some...

$150k upgrade steers saleyards into the future

More water security has helped steer the Coolabunia Saleyards into the future. South Burnett Regional Council funded a capital works project which has greatly...

GALLERY: Burrandowan delights

The annual Burrandowan Picnic Races did not disappoint, with the weather holding off for a great day of country racing and autumn fashions. On...