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Markets Celebrate 25 Years

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’

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

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.

Double Day For RSPCA

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

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

‘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

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.

Rural Firies Say Thank You

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

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.

Group Gets Keys To Old Church

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

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.

Mick Celebrates 101 Years

Mick Celebrates 101 Years

World War II veteran Alfred “Mick” Purser turned 101 recently but that couldn’t stop him from attending Anzac Day commemorations at Murgon last week.

Former Editor Turns 90

Former Editor Turns 90

Former South Burnett Times editor Keith Kratzmann celebrated his 90th birthday recently surrounded by family.