New Look For Churchyard Shop
Nanango’s popular Churchyard Shop reopened recently with a new look.
Patients Helped To Breathe Easier
The Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary has donated two Airvos 3 oxygen machines – worth a total of $15,000 – to Kingaroy Hospital to help adult patients with breathing difficulties.
Heritage Rocks The Waterhole
Waterhole Rocks secretary Sue Osberg says the 11th annual Heritage Waterhole Rocks – held last month at Nanango Showgrounds – attracted more than 300 caravans, including some from as far away as Tasmania.
Grant For Great Horse Ride
The Kilkivan Great Horse Ride has received a $22,500 grant from Gympie Regional Council’s Community Grants program.
Taromeo Pair Star At Championships
Taromeo rider Kelly Thurley has taken out two major awards at the recent Queensland Pinto State Championships at Laidley.
Markets Celebrate 25 Years
The 25th birthday of the Friendship Markets was celebrated with a small ceremony at the Kingaroy Showgrounds on Saturday morning.
Students Say ‘Thank You’
Earlier this year, Nanango State High School Year 12 students took part in a defensive driving safety course run by Safe Driver Training at Willowbank motorsport precinct in Ipswich.
High Tea Raises $4000
A special high tea and cent auction held in Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon has raised almost $4000 towards the painting of the historic St Mary’s Catholic Church building.
It’s Time To Check Your Defibs!
Nine years ago the Kingaroy Rotary Club announced it was planning to donate life-saving defibrillator units to organisations in the local community.
Double Day For RSPCA
The Kingaroy RSPCA is reminding people that donations made on October 3 will double their impact due to sponsorship.
CRAICCHS Welcomes New CEO
A morning tea was held in Cherbourg on Wednesday to welcome the new CEO of the Cherbourg Regional Aboriginal & Islander Community Controlled Health Services (better known as CRAICCHS).
‘Ruby’ Raises Much-Needed Funds
Kilkivan & District Community Care Association has announced the winner of their “Ruby” raffle, the latest fundraising to support their recent purchase of the former Kilkivan Catholic Church building.
Blackbutt To Host Community Expo
The Blackbutt District Community Organisation is inviting residents – especially newcomers to the region – to come along to the Blackbutt Community Expo which will be held on Saturday, August 10, at the Memorial Hall.
Fundraising Could Save A Life
Fundraising by the Proston Local Ambulance Committee could help save some of the youngest lives in the Proston community.
Rural Firies Say Thank You
Wattle Camp Rural Fire Brigade hosted a Community Day at its fire shed on Sunday to thank the Heritage Nanango Community Fund for its support over the past 12 months.
Aged Care Adds Up, Says Group
A report commissioned by Kilkivan & District Community Care Association (KDCCA) proves the social and financial value of investment in local place-based aged care support, the group says.
Support Group Discusses Art
The May meeting of the South Burnett Parkinson’s Support Group was held at Graham House in Murgon on May 27.
CTC Opens Neighbourhood Centre
South Burnett CTC’s new Neighbourhood Centre in Nanango aims to offer residents a wide range of community services and support programs.
Group Gets Keys To Old Church
Kilkivan and District Community Care Association has taken control of the 100-year-old former St Kevin’s Catholic Church but has described it as “a bittersweet victory”.
Support Group Hits A Purple Patch
April was the Parkinson’s Awareness month and the South Burnett Parkinson’s Support Group marked the occasion with a purple-themed morning tea recently at Murgon’s Welfare Drop In Centre.
