Can Man Does It Again For Christmas!
Paddy “The Can Man” Weber has done it again! His hard work over the past 12 months collecting cans will mean a whole lot of South Burnett families will have a better Christmas.
Kilkivan Farewells Popular GP
Kilkivan Rural Clinic’s popular GP Sandra Zeeman was farewelled last week by the community after 12 years of care.
Santa Enjoys Making History
Santa Claus dropped in last week at the Christmas break-up of the South Burnett Genealogical and Family History Society at Kingaroy RSL Club.
SES Celebrates 50 Years
The Plymouth Brethren’s Rapid Relief Team helped South Burnett SES volunteers celebrate their recent 50th anniversary.
Darryl Looks Back With Pride
Year 12 student Darryl Gyemore says he felt honoured to represent his community while studying at Saint Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy.
Olivia To Study At Japanese Uni
A Year 12 Kingaroy State High School graduate has been offered a place at Doshisha University in Kyoto, one of the Japan’s most respected private universities, to study a Bachelor of Liberal Arts.
Christmas Tree Auction Returns!
Murgon hasn’t forgotten it’s Christmas! The annual Christmas tree auction is back, thanks to the Murgon Business & Development Association, Murgon Services Club and local councillor Heath Sander.
Orana Hosts Annual Markets
Heavy morning rain wasn’t enough to stop visitors enjoying Christmas shopping at Orana’s annual Hilltop Markets in Kingaroy.
Rotary Gives Up A Seat
When Kingaroy resident Dianne Kowalski dropped off her partner Geoff recently at the Glendon Street bus stop, she noticed the number of people standing on the footpath.
Storms Fail To Stop Fundraiser
The weather was no joke for the organisers of the recent “Comedy For A Cause” charity night at Blackbutt Memorial Hall when the scheduled comedians could not make it.
Containers Can Make A Change
Patients, staff and visitors at Kingaroy Hospital can help to raise funds for new hospital equipment by placing empty cans, bottles or popper boxes in one of the 13 “Containers For Change” bins around the building.
Having Fun Helps To Build Bonds
Workers at Lutheran Services’ Orana Aged Care facility in Kingaroy have been “clowning around” as part of a program to help build connections with residents.
Lunch Aids Women’s Health Care
More than 80 guests gathered at Hillview Cottages near Kingaroy recently for a sophisticated fundraising event to support the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation.
Gladys Toasts 102 Years!
Murgon resident Gladys Birch celebrated her 102nd birthday on October 5 with a special morning tea at Southern Cross Care’s Castra aged care home.
St Mary’s To ‘Fuse Art And Tech’
Family members, friends and community members have been invited to drop into Saint Mary’s Catholic College on Thursday evening (October 9) to enjoy a “vibrant fusion of technology and the arts”.
Forest View Lights Up
The “forest” at Forest View Residential Aged Care in Wondai is looking a lot brighter, thanks to the organisers of the annual Wondai Country Running Festival.
Poolpod Opens New Opportunities
South Burnett residents who have difficulty getting into or out of Council’s swimming pools, have a new independent option, thanks to Heritage Nanango Community Funding.
Warbirds Come In To Land At Booie
Members of the Southern Cross Air Force enjoyed their annual visit to the Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society’s airfield at Booie on the weekend.
Boost For Nanango Netball
Nanango netballers are one of only 40 clubs across Australia to have received a $2000 Woolworths Netball grant.
Bunyas History Comes Alive
This past year has been a busy time at the Bunya Mountains Natural History Association and its Cedarvale and Hillview Museums.
