Steep Challenge For Cyclists
The South Burnett proved a steep challenge – literally – for the teams of cyclists taking part in the weekend’s Giro d’South Burnett.
Stingers Star At Championships
South Burnett Stingers’ teams did well at the Football SW Queensland Junior Zone Championships
Junior Soccer Results – Round 7
Results from Round 7 of the McDonald’s South Burnett Junior Football Competition played at Nanango on Saturday.
Saints Maul Cougars
South Burnett Saints showed why they are at the top of the AFL Darling Downs 2nd Division table, outplaying University throughout their clash on Saturday in Kingaroy
Weekly Fishing Report
Here’s the fishing report for Bjelke-Petersen dam for the week ending Monday, June 22:
Win & Loss For Qld
Coming off two wins and a loss, the Queensland 15 & Under cricket team, has had mixed fortunes for the rest of the week of the School Sport Australia Cricket Championships played in Darwin
Pink Ants Ready For A Big Day
T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy will take on a distinct pink hue on Saturday when the Kingaroy Rugby League Club hosts a “Playing For A Cure” day to raise funds for cancer research.
A Long Journey From Runnymede
There’s been a lot of talk this week about the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, but for one South Burnett family the celebrations have had an extra special significance.
Local Launch For All-New Navara
Huston Nissan in Kingaroy is inviting local residents to drop in at the dealership from 1:00pm on Saturday to inspect the all-new Nissan Navara NP300.
HIPPY Coming To Cherbourg
Cherbourg children look set to benefit from the Federal Government’s expansion of the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY).
Union Phone Calls ‘Backfire’
Federal MP Ken O’Dowd said a recorded telephone message protesting the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement which interrupted State of Origin II has backfired on the union responsible.
Marcus Paces Off Into The Sunset
There were smiles, tears and hugs on Wednesday as Cherbourg Council bade farewell to journalist Marcus Priaulx and marked the end of the successful Barambah PaCE (Parental and Community Engagement) educational program.
Ergon Wins International Award
Special technology developed by Ergon Energy that creates a “virtual” version of the real world has won a prestigious international prize.
Fishing Fun Comes To Glendon St
There’s a huge fishing competition happening at Lake Boondooma over this weekend, and to help South Burnett residents share the excitement, a special event is being held in Kingaroy on Thursday (June 18).
NSW Just Too Strong
Queensland’s “State of Origin” game against NSW in Round 3 of the 15 & Under School Sport Australia Cricket Championships in Darwin went the same way as this week’s iconic league game … with a loss to Queensland.
State Government
‘Snub’ To Farmers
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has attacked the State Government for ignoring agriculture
Film Fun For All Ages
There was fun for young and old at last weekend’s Big Screen Festival at the Nanango Cultural Centre.
China Free Trade Deal
‘Opportunity For Region’
The Federal Government’s free trade deals may open up business opportunities for the South Burnett
Trade Deal ‘Sad Day For Australia’
The Electrical Trades Union has accused the Federal Government of selling out the future of Australian workers in the Australia-China Free Trade Agreement signed on Wednesday afternoon.
Grand Final Teams Decided
The Kingaroy Touch Association’s first season for 2015 is rapidly coming to a close, with semi-finals played at T.J. O’Neill Oval on Monday night.
