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Reunions Draw Crowds To Ringsfield

Nanango enjoyed what could well be the town’s last carefree day for awhile last Saturday when two reunions were celebrated in the grounds of Ringsfield House.

Lifesaver Available At Nanango

Heritage Bank in Nanango has placed an automated external defibrillator (AED) for the use of the public in emergency situations on the wall of its branch.

Heritage Grants Close Soon

Community groups only have nine more days to apply for support in the latest round of the Heritage Nanango Community Funding scheme.

Welcome To Kingaroy!

A barbecue was held at the Kingaroy Ambulance Station on Thursday to welcome new paramedics

Kindy Proud Of Its New Path

Nanango & District Kindergarten reckons its new front entrance looks amazing.

A Girl Can Do That!

Cherie Baldacchino’s father would often say, “a girl can’t do that” … but he had a cheeky grin and an ulterior motive.

Bunya Nut Cookbook Unveiled

A new recipe book showcasing tried and tested Bunya nut recipes from mountain residents was launched last week.

Gallery Seeks More Artists

A lot of people might have thought the concept of an art gallery in Blackbutt was a crazy idea back in 2002.

Going Nuts For Visitors

Members and friends of the Bunya Mountains Natural History Association have been busily breaking up bunya cones to pop the nuts into the freezer.

Wondai’s weekly parkrun group celebrated two milestones on Saturday when one of the group’s members helped them complete their first run around world, and another celebrated her 50th day of volunteering.

Heritage Grants Round Opens

Community groups are being invited to apply for support from the latest round of grants under the Heritage Nanango Community Funding scheme

SES Keen For Recruits

Kingaroy SES hopes to sign up a string of new members following an Open Day on Saturday

Toy Run Delivers Christmas Gifts

The annual “Basket Of Hope” Christmas toy run by local bikers delivered a mini-mountain of gifts to the Salvation Army in Kingaroy on Saturday morning.

Rob’s The Pride Of Nanango Lions

A special presentation was made to a special member at the Nanango Lions Club’s “Den” in George Street on Monday night.

Business Breakfast Supports Local Family

A breakfast on Tuesday, December 17, will help raise funds for a Kingaroy family whose child suffers from a rare genetic disorder.

Santa Paws Coming To RSPCA

Santa Claus will be making many visits to the South Burnett over coming weeks – and one of them will be to Kingaroy’s RSPCA shelter on Tuesday, December 3.

KCCG Executive Re-Elected

The executive committee of the Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group was re-elected at the recent annual general meeting of the association.

Hall Gets Audiovisual System

Groups who hire Kumbia Hall for meetings or social functions will soon have access to more facilities.

Shoppers Help Red Earth

Red Earth Community Foundation South Burnett was surprised recently when a phone call came from Supa IGA Kingaroy manager Trace O’Neill that he had some money to donate to the not-for-profit community group.

Singers Mark 10th Birthday

The founder of the nationwide Sing Australia network paid a flying visit to Kingaroy last week to help the South Burnett branch celebrate its 10th birthday.