Gladys Celebrates 103 Years!
Murgon resident Gladys Birch celebrated her 103rd birthday last Monday with family and friends at Southern Cross Care’s Castra aged care home.
Perfect Weather For Porch Music
What can only be described as “perfect weather” turned up for this year’s Bunya Mountains Community Association’s “Play Music On Nature’s Porch” celebration … 2024 was unbelievably hot, 2025 was unbelievably cold, but 2026 was … almost perfect!
Proston Wins Interschool Competition
Nanango Showgrounds hosted the recent Interschool Hoof and Hook Competition, a celebration of agriculture, livestock production and learning which brought together schools from across the Wide Bay Burnett.
Here’s Cheers For 100 Years!
A very special celebration was held at Kumbia Hall recently to celebrate the 100th birthday of a very special lady.
Don’s Service Recognised
A small ceremony was held at BlueCare’s Canowindra Aged Care Facility on Thursday to mark the service of one of its residents.
$250 Boost For ‘Local Heroes’
Four recipients have been recognised in the latest round of Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington’s Local Hero grants.
Shooters Compete At Clifton
More than 50 junior clay target shooters travelled to Clifton at the weekend to compete in a multi-discipline event.
It’s All Happening In Nanango
There’s always heaps of things to do in Nanango … and Sunday’s activities at Ringsfield House proved it in style.
Golf Day Raises $6000
The Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary’s recent Balls & Beanies Golf Day has raised at least $6000 to put towards the purchase of new equipment for Kingaroy Hospital.
Here’s Cheers For Nanango Volunteer
Jimmy Smith always loved being around horses and racing but could never fully pinpoint where his enthusiasm for the industry stemmed from.
Family Tackles 10km Run
Three generations of runners lined up recently to take part in the Hervey Bay Half Marathon Festival .
Wild Horse Lassoes National Award
Wild Horse FM’s “Shoot The Breeze” interview program has won its category at the new national Australian Audio Awards competition.
Happy Milestone For Marjorie
Well-known Yarraman resident Marjorie Smith celebrated her 95th birthday recently with more than 30 family and friends at Frohlies Grill.
Principal Wins AI Education Award
Saint Mary’s Catholic College principal Carmel O’Brien has received a prestigious award at the recent WRITE! 26, Writer’s Toolbox global conference in Brisbane.
Ex-Mayor Presented With Award
Former South Burnett Mayor – and Kingaroy Shire councillor – Keith Campbell was presented with an Order Of Australia Medal (OAM) on Thursday.
Probus Marks 50 Years In Australia
A morning tea was held in Kingaroy on Thursday morning to mark the 50th anniversary of Probus in Australia.
Fundraising Campaign Begins
The Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc has officially launched a three-year fundraising campaign to build a dedicated, accessible and inclusive Community Centre in the heart of the Bunya Mountains.
Workers Gain Practical Skills
Employees of a large tourism and hospitality business on the Bunya Mountains have received special fire evacuation training tailored specifically to its unique mountain environment.
Nanango QCWA Gets A Facelift
Nanango QCWA members are thrilled with the new look of their building in Fitzroy Street, thanks to a Heritage Nanango Community Branch grant.
Dexters Back Again At Nanango
The annual Dexter Breed Show will be held again this year in conjunction with the Nanango Show.
