Rowena Recognised At Awards
The volunteer work undertaken by South Burnett Relay For Life organiser Rowena Dionysius has been recognised at this year’s Queensland Volunteering Awards.
Funding Lights Up Local Groups
Two South Burnett groups are celebrating after securing State Government funding to undertake major lighting projects at their grounds.
Anniversary Committee Seeks Events
A community committee which is organising celebrations for Nanango’s 175th anniversary wants to hear from anyone planning an event in the Nanango district during 2023.
Mother’s Day Fun Raises $1235
About 40 runners (or walkers) turned out on the South Burnett Rail Trail on Sunday morning for the annual Mother’s Day Classic.
Life-Saving Workshop On Bunyas
The Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc (BMCAI) recently hosted a special workshop that just might save a life someday, thanks to a grant from the Ergon Community Fund.
Students Host Mother’s Day
Students from Saint Mary’s Catholic College hosted an afternoon tea in honour of Mother’s Day on Thursday.
Dinner Raises $8400
The recent “Dinner Under The Stars”, hosted by the Kingaroy Men’s Shed, has raised an amazing $8400 for the RACQ LifeFlight Foundation.
Rotary Steps In To Help
South Burnett Care in Kingaroy now has a new multi-purpose home cinema system thanks to a $3000 donation from Rotary.
Big Weekend For Equitation Club
More than 70 horses and riders from all over South-East Queensland converged on Nanango’s Showgrounds recently for Queensland’s first official Australian National Working Equitation event of the year.
Auction Helps McGrath Nurse
A Saturday morning cent auction to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation has proven that Nanango’s community spirit is still strong.
Nanango Kindy Says Thank You
Nanango & District C&K Kindergarten’s historic home is marking its 111th birthday this year but time definitely has not stood still inside the building.
Grant Applications Close Soon
Community groups are being reminded that applications under the latest round of grants from the Heritage Nanango Community Funding scheme close soon.
Heritage Helps Out Golfers
The Nanango Golf Club’s new greens mower has been hard at work lately thanks to all the recent rain.
Grants Help COVID Recovery
The Foundation For Regional and Rural Renewal (FRRR) is inviting applications for the next round of its Rebuilding Regional Communities Program.
Platform Opens For Community
Flooded roads may have limited the number of people attending the opening of Proston’s new sound shell, but the wet weather didn’t dampen their enthusiasm.
Apply Now For Heritage Grants
Community groups and events are being invited to apply for support from the latest round of grants from the Heritage Nanango Community Funding scheme.
Top Prep Teacher Marks 10 Years
A teacher who was voted the region’s best educator in 2019 still deserves that honour today, according to St Mary’s Catholic College.
Special Thank You To Rotary
Kingaroy State School students recently attended a Kingaroy Rotary Club meeting to say a special “thank you” to members.
Juniors Have A Blast at Gabba
South Burnett youngsters who took part in the Master Blasters junior cricket program had the opportunity recently to experience cricket at the top level.
Ralph Hands Over The Reins
Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre volunteer Ralph Argue has spread the word about the South Burnett to visitors for the past 15 years.
