Council To Host Youth Forum
Hey Cherbourg residents! Are you interested in matters that affect young people in the community?
Gem Show Ready To Rock Again
People searching for a unique Mother’s Day gift will have lots to choose from this weekend.
Grants To Help Non-Profits
A new Federal Government grant program is encouraging community groups to cut their energy costs and help the environment … but they must act quickly.
Fond Farewell For Fire Warden
The Bunya Mountains Rural Fire Brigade held a farewell for their long-serving Fire Warden Kelvin Quinn and his wife Libby at the brigade’s fire shed last Sunday.
Equestrians Test Their Skills
The South Burnett Working Equitation Club, which is based in Nanango, held its first competition for 2021 on Sunday.
Staff Take A Stand Against Bullying
Staff members at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy joined in the National Day Against Bullying and Violence on Friday, wearing special shirts designed to spark a conversation.
St Mary’s Celebrates IWD
St Mary’s Catholic College hosted a special International Women’s Day breakfast at the Maryknoll Centre in Kingaroy last Monday.
Grant Applications Close Soon
Applications for the latest round of the Heritage Nanango Community Funding Scheme close next Friday.
Bookarama Turns A New Page
Book lovers beware! There’ll be more than 10,000 books available for you to buy at the 12th annual Bookarama which will be happening in Kingaroy later this month.
Abbie’s Off To Zone Finals
Kingaroy State High School captain Abbie Moseling will be representing Kingaroy in the Zone Final of the Lions Youth Of The Year contest.
Students Stretch Their Horizons
It’s not often that school students get to talk to a Mars One mission astronaut, assess the quality of local waterways and study examples of rainforests all in the one week.
Keen Competition In The Pool
Not even COVID precautions could suppress the fun and competition at the recent St Mary’s Catholic College swimming carnival.
Apply Now For Heritage Grants
Community groups and events are being invited to apply for support from the latest round of the Heritage Nanango Community Funding scheme.
Boost For Local Firies
Six Nanango rural fire brigades – and the communities they serve – have received a welcome boost thanks to Nanango’s Heritage Bank.
Horse Shows Will Kick Off Year
The public have been invited to come along to watch some equestrian action and inspect the results of an Australia Day working bee at the South Burnett Western Performance Club grounds in Nanango.
New Faces At St John’s
St John’s Lutheran School Kingaroy has hired several new teachers and extra support staff to keep pace with a surge in student enrolments.
Leos’ Legacy Lives On
The former Nanango Leos Club – junior members of Lions International – may be no more, but their legacy will live on.
Art To Be Added To Bins
South Burnett Regional Council has provided a $4000 grant to enable art to be added to the industrial bins in Bunya Avenue on the Bunya Mountains.
Riders Get Back In The Saddle
The South Burnett Western Performance Club – a bunch of keen horse owners – is in the process of rebuilding after a year of disruptions to activities caused by COVID restrictions.
Group Turns Screws On Crime
The last time Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch decided to “Turn The Screws On Crime” in the South Burnett, the Kingaroy event proved very popular.
