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.
LAC Reviews Past 12 Months
The Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee held its Biennial General Meeting on August 19.
Club Promotes Women In Golf
A small ceremony was held recently at the Kingaroy Golf Club to mark the official signing of the R&A Women in Golf Charter, an international initiative which promotes golf for women and girls.
Red Earth Nurtures New Leaders
The Red Earth Community Foundation has facilitated the inaugural Cherbourg Community Leadership Program, thanks to funding from the State Government and Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.
Winter Warmth Is All Sewn Up
Residents of Lutheran Services’ Orana Aged Care in Kingaroy are feeling a lot cosier despite the winter weather after a generous gift of 21 handmade quilts.
Local Duo Excel At Conference
Two South Burnett women excelled at a recent joint QCWA / Toastmasters event held at Hervey Bay.
SES Receives New Truck
Nanango’s State Emergency Service unit is the proud owner of a new response vehicle, thanks to the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Social Housing Project Opens
A social housing development was officially opened on Friday to provide safe and secure homes for local residents in need.
Cool Upgrade At School
Nanango State High School’s Trade Training Centre is now set for next summer following the installation of five huge fans in the building.
