Discover South Burnett

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

🎉 A FAMILY DAY OUT YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS! 🎉

Pack the kids, grab your family and friends, and come along for a fantastic day of fun at the Bjelke-Petersen Dam Family Fun Day! ☀️🌈

Set amongst the beautiful surrounds of Bjelke-Petersen Dam, this FREE community event is the perfect way to spend a Sunday with plenty of entertainment, activities and memories to be made.

There will be something for everyone to enjoy, including:

🎪 Fun games and activities
🦁 Wildlife display + shows by Wildlife Unleashed (times to be announced)
🎨 Face painting & balloon artistry
🧱 Creative workshops
🎶 Live entertainment
🛍️ Markets, food and information stalls
🏰 Jumping castles, giant games and much more!
🐾 Looking to add a furry friend to your family?

Council’s Animal Management Centre will also be joining us with kitten adoptions taking place on the day. Come along, meet some adorable kittens and find out more about giving a pet a loving home. 🐱

Whether you’re bringing little ones, catching up with friends, or simply looking for a great family day out — we’d love to see you there!

📅 Sunday 28 June 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 2:00pm
📍 BP Dam Haager Drive, Moffatdale QLD 4605
🎟️ FREE ENTRY | Open to all ages

08/06/2026

Captain of his Destiny

We have a new book in all of our Information Centres called, "Captain of his Destiny", a story inspired by the life of South Burnett man, Jim Burns. The book is written by talented author, and niece of Jim Burns, Elizabeth Caffery.

Elizabeth states, "[This is a] story of Jim Burns - a severely disabled polio paraplegic who was determined to defy his disability to live a ‘normal’ life. He became a brilliant violinist, teacher, concert conductor, adventurer, family mentor and friend to many."

The book can be bought from our Information Centres in Kingaroy, Wondai, Nanango and Murgon for $30.

05/06/2026

📣 South Burnett Youth Council Community Expo and Talent Show

👉Saturday 20 June 2026
👉11am to 5pm
👉FREE event
👉Memorial Park Kingaroy

27/05/2026

Taabinga Cemetery Walking Tour 🪦

On Saturday the 16th of May, the Kingaroy Heritage Museum held a walking tour at the Taabinga Cemetery with a total of 45 people in attendance.

It was a lovely day learning about the symbolism and meaning behind certain headstones, as well as getting to know the history of some of our local pioneers and their contribution to our area.

Stories from the following were included: John Freshwater, Ann Pugh, Frederick (Freddie) Horne, George Venman, Archibald Blue, Auguste (Granny) Strohmeyer, Howard Goodger, Anna Desjardin, Frederick Spencer, Hans Larsen, Jens Christiansen, Helena Hurley, Emma Miller, Amy Stehbens, and John Willmer.

Many enjoyed the tour and would love to see this happen again.

27/05/2026

Stall Holders Wanted!

On Saturday the 8th of August 2026, the Wondai Heritage Museum is having an open day. We are looking for stall holders for the event with their own up to date insurance and food business licence if applicable. There is no site fee and set up will be from 7:30am.

If you are interested, please email [email protected] or phone 4189 9555.